In order to participate:
Round Robins consist of 6-7 games depending on the number of participants who show up to play. We make every effort to start on time out of respect for your time. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the round robin to facilitate this. Players who arrive late may lose their spot in the round robin. We also do what we can to keep the round robin moving along so that it ends within a reasonable amount of time - 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
Occasionally, we find that 7 or 8 courts complete their game faster than the last one or two. If those last two courts are nearing game completion, we allow the game to play out. However, if the score is still low and the game looks like it will continue for a noticeable length of time, we need to speed up the game. Having 31 - 35 people standing around waiting for the last 4-8 can become frustrating.
Rally Scoring
To get the round robin moving again, we will ask the remaining courts to go to rally scoring. By this we mean "continue to play the game almost exactly the same as always. Everyone still has their opportunity to serve, return, etc. Score is still called in the same manner. However, every serve of the ball will now result in a point for one of the two participating teams. Whichever team was the last to successfully serve or return the ball prior to a fault will increase their score by one."
Participant Skill Levels
Pease be sure of your skill level when deciding to participate in a RR. If you are unsure of your rating, you can use this guide to help you determine your skill level.
There is also a national Pickleball Rating System called DUPR. This downloadable or phone app is offered free of charge for all Pickleball players. You enter your information and can sign in to enter your scores against the other players. This is strictly for informational use and might help you track your level of play. It may help you to decide when it is time to change levels. Check it out at: mydupr.com
Winter Break
Round robins will take a winter break. Generally speaking, the break will be from Mid-November until a few days past New Years Day.
Cancelation of the Round Robin
Coordinators will cancel the Round Robin either prior to the start or during play if the coordinator deems conditions to be unsafe.
Unsafe conditions include:
1. Courts that are wet, icy or snowy
2. Temperatures or wind chill of below 45 degrees
3. Thunder or lightning within 6 miles of the courts
4. Wind speeds of 20 mph or higher
5. Weather forecasts that predict any of the above.
The coordinator should keep in mind that they are cancelling the round robin in the interests of player safety. Players are certainly still able to make the choice to play on their own if they disagree.
Operational Details
ROUND ROBINS HELD AT MONUMENT VALLEY PARK
***Please note that access to the MVP Pickleball Courts is controlled by Colorado Springs Parks and Rec. The gates will be locked when the city determines that the playing surface is unsafe. Please respect their right to protect their courts and the warranty for those courts. Do not use the courts if the sign by the parking lot says that they are closed.
PPPA 2.0 Round Robin
When: Mondays at 2 PM* You must arrive by 1:45 PM.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: 2.0-2.5 players. Most players have attended at least one beginning lesson and participated in Guided Play and/or have played for at least 1-2 months. This is for beginning players who have some basic skills and understanding of the game.
To join this group, contact: Paula Buczak @ paula599577@yahoo.com
Backup contact is Susanne Barr @ barrx3@msn.com
PPPA 2.5 Round Robin
When: Mondays at 2 PM* You must arrive by 1:45 PM.
When: Thursdays at 2pm*You must arrive and complete check-in before 1:50 PMYou must arrive by 1:45 PM.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: 2.5-3.0 players. Most players have attended lessons and participated in Guided Play and/or have played for 2-6 months, know how to keep score and can serve, return serves and do some dinking.
To join this group, contact: Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
Back up contact is Terry Sloan @ tsloan16@gmail.com
PPPA 3.0 Round Robin
When: Wednesdays at 2 PM*
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: 3.0-3.5 players. Most players will have generally been playing for a minimum of a year and have a solid grasp of serve, return of serve, dinking, volleys, lobs, third shot drop and may have played in tournaments.
To join this group, contact: Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
Back up contact is Terry Sloan @ tsloan16@gmail.com
PPPA 3.5 Round Robin
When: Tuesdays at 2 PM*.
Where: Monument Valley Park, Courts 7-15
Who: Solid 3.5 - 4.0 players. Player demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules and strategies of the game and has a fairly consistent serve, return of serve, use of drop shots, dinks and volleys. The player hits a low number of unforced errors per game.
To join this group, contact: Patty Doerr @ pattyodoerr@gmail.com
Back up contact is Betty Moses @ dorbmoses70@gmail.com
ROUND ROBINS HELD AT BEAR CREEK
***Please note that access to the Bear Creek Pickleball Courts is controlled by the El Paso County Parks Department. The gates will be locked when the county determines that the playing surface is unsafe. Please respect their right to protect their courts and the warranty for those courts. They can be reached at 719-520-7529. Do not use the courts if the sign by the parking lot says that they are closed.
PPPA 2.5 Round Robin
When: Fridays at 2 PM* You must arrive by 1:45 PM.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park, courts 3,4,5,6,9,10,11
Who: 2.5-3.0 players. Most players have attended lessons and participated in Guided Play and/or have played for 2-6 months, know how to keep score and can serve, return serves and do some dinking.
To join this group, contact: Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
Back up contact is Terry Sloan @ tsloan16@gmail.com
PPPA 3.0 Round Robin
When: Wednesdays at 2 PM*. You must arrive by 1:45 PM.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park, courts 3,4,5,6,9,10,11
Who: 3.0-3.5 players. Most players will have generally been playing for a minimum of a year and have a solid grasp of serve, return of serve, dinking, volleys, lobs, third shot drop and may have played in tournaments.
To join this group, contact: Karen Mogge @ klmogge@comcast.net
Back up contact is Terry Sloan @ tsloan16@gmail.com
PPPA 3.5 Round Robin
When: Thursdays at 1 PM*. You must arrive by 12:45 PM.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park, courts 3,4,5,6,9,10,11
Who: Solid 3.5 - 4.0 players. Player demonstrates a broad knowledge of the rules and strategies of the game and has a fairly consistent serve, return of serve, use of drop shots, dinks and volleys. The player hits a low number of unforced errors per game.
To join this group, contact: Betty Moses @ dorbmoses70@gmail.com
Back up contact is Patty Doerr @ pattyodoerr@gmail.com
PPPA 4.0 Round Robin
When: Tuesdays at 1 PM*. You must arrive by 12:45 PM.
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park (1850 21st St.), courts 3,4,5,6,9,10,11
Who: Solid 4.0 players and higher. Player demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the rules and strategies of the game. All strokes are performed consistently with accurate placement of the pickleball. Works well as a team with partner and successfully executes switches, stacking, and control of the non-volley zone. Able to analyze opponent’s weaknesses and formulate a plan of attack based on those weaknesses. The player hits a low number of unforced errors per game.
To join this group, contact: Ronnie Bincer @ ronniebincer@gmail.com
Back up contact is Brad Wilson @ wilsonbr430@yahoo.com
*See the PPPA Calendar for times which sometimes change.