Pickleball FAQs

  1. What is pickleball and what are the rules?  Pickle ball is a paddle sport played similar to tennis but on a smaller court and with slightly different rules.  The rules are under the pickle ball section of our website.
  2. Which league should I sign up for?  It would be what’s comfortable for you. Our Tuesday league will be much more competitive players and is meant for more advanced players.  Our Sunday leagues are more social and while you will still play matches and have scores recorded, the social and friendly aspects of the game will be emphasized.
  3. How much playing time will I have? Depending on the league you sign up for, each player can expect to play around 30mins to an hour.
  4. Can I sign up as a team of 4?  You may sign up and list a “buddy” who’d you like to be on a team with.  Beyond that, your team will be randomized.
  5. Can I register for myself and my buddy?  No, all players need to complete their registration independently
  6. Will there be a waitlist if spots fill up? There will be a waitlist available after all the registration periods have concluded.
  7. Will there be open play? There will be open play every Sunday from 4-5PM at John Jay College for any players interested
  8. Is this indoors or outdoors?  All courts are indoors
  9. What type of balls will be used? Sunday will be playing with PENN 16 indoor pickle ball.  Tuesday will be played with a Franklin 40 outdoor ball
  10. Will there be refs?  No. Players on the court are responsible for making all line calls.
  11. What if there are disagreements on call? If there is a disagreement that cannot be settled, the point will be replayed.
  12. What if only one person from my team is available on any given week?  If you do not have at least 2 players from your team on any given week, you may bring subs.  
  13. Do you have paddles or do we need to bring our own?  We will have enough paddles for all players on the court at any given time.  
  14. Can I bring friends who aren't playing?  Yes, anyone is welcome to come watch and hang out.