Spring 2023 pickleball league

CURRENTLY REGISTRATION IS FULL!

League Play: There will be a 6-week evening doubles league held on Tuesdays, beginning May 9 and concluding June 13. As part of the league registration, a season-culminating tournament will be offered for each skill level on Saturday, June 17th. (Rain date June 18th.)

New for Spring 2023: Rain dates will no longer be held on Wednesdays. Instead, teams will be given the opportunity to reschedule the games during the final week of the season or another mutually agreed to date/time. 

Once team registration closes, we will place teams in divisions based on skill levels.

Note: Teams that include one or more HCPSS Students, HCPSS Staff Members, and/or current (2022-2023) Viking Backers members are eligible for a team discount!  Scroll down to Costs section for more details! 

Drop-in Play: We will also be hosting Drop-in play sessions. Click here for more information.

• Program play is open to players of all ages.  Players under age 14 must have adult supervision on-site at all times.  
• Teams will be split into divisions based on skill level:  It is anticipated a minimum of 2 divisions (Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced) will be formed based on number of registering teams.
• We recommend anyone who has never played Pickleball before, or who has only played once or twice, or who is physically limited, to join our Beginner Division. 
• To determine your team’s skill level, here’s a quick summary of the levels used in our league:
  • Skill level 2.0 and under: Team is just starting to play and has no other sports background. Minimal understanding of rules.
  • Skill Level 2.5: Team has limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic ability to keep score.
  • Skill Level 3.0: Team has additional experience. Hits medium paced shots but inconsistently. Understands fundamental strategies.
  • Skill Level 3.5 and over: Team is intermediate / advanced with consistent medium and faster play. Familiar with advanced concepts such as court position strategies.
• Should you register for one division and find during the first week's play that it’s not the best fit for you, contact our volunteers as soon as possible and we will do our best. Any request to switch divisions must be submitted before Thursday, May 11.  
• If you are a single player and wish to be paired with a teammate, please visit the substitute player page here.  

• League play runs for 6 weeks beginning each Tuesday, starting May 9th, through June 13th, and culminating with a season-ending tournament on Saturday, June 17th.  Click link here to jump to the schedule.
• NEW: Rain dates will no longer be on Wednesdays. Instead, teams will be given the opportunity to reschedule the matches the final week of the season or another mutually agreed to date/time. Please be sure to see our notes on weather policy.
• Teams will typically have 3 or more scheduled matches to 15 points per night between 6pm and 8pm. Please note: The beginning of the pickleball league may overlap with the tennis season. Pickleball game times may be adjusted if needed. 

$260 per team (2 people) and includes two Viking Backers Pickleball t-shirts.

Team Discounts:

If one or more players on a team is a current HCPSS student, the team is eligible for a 20% discount. Use promo code "20PICKLE" at checkout during team registration.

If one or more players on a team is a current HCPSS employee, the team is eligible for a 10% discount. Use promo code "10PICKLE" at checkout during team registration.

If one or more players on a team is a paid 2022-2023 Viking Backers member, the team iis eligible for a 10% discount on the team registration. Use promo code "10PICKLE" at checkout during team registration. 

Want to use the 10PICKLE discount but not yet a member, just click here to be taken to our membership purchase page.  Once purchased, use code 10PICKLE at checkout to save!

All league players must:

1. Register online through the Viking Backers Website using this link or the button below.  Registrations are per 2-person team
2. Make payment at time of registration
3. Submit their signed waiver online

Payment Options, Paperwork, and Refunds

• Payment is due once registration opens; all payments are through this website's store. Teams may not start to play without an online payment, and completed waivers from both players.
• 90% Refunds will be offered if requested by May 2nd.
• 50% Refunds will be offered if requested May 3rd through May  22nd.
• No refunds will be offered after May  22nd.
• Refunds can take up to 4 weeks to process.

 Weekly League/Game Play

• Each week's league play is expected to take place in the 2 hours following the start time.
• Schedules will be posted ahead of time.
• If a team is absent and/or misses a game on a Tuesday league night, the opposing team(s) will be granted the win(s), and the absent team will receive a loss for each missed game. If neither team attends, the game will be scored as a double forfeit. 

Cancellations/Weather Impacts 

• VBPP Volunteers will make the best possible decisions regarding safe Pickleball play at our facility, taking into account existing and forecasted weather, and existing rules that govern school property. All decisions are final.
• Weather cancellations may occur and we will strive to communicate that by email to League participants no later than 60 minutes before start time. If League play must be canceled during games, the current game score should be recorded. These games will be eligible for make-up.
• New: Rain dates will no longer be held on Wednesdays. Instead, teams will be given the opportunity to reschedule the matches the final week of the season or another mutually agreed to date/time. Please be sure to see our notes on weather policy.

Substitutes

• Substitute players are allowed at no cost. Waivers MUST be in place prior to a player participating on Mt. Hebron courts.
• There is no limit to the number of substitutes used during a season, nor the number of times a team uses substitute(s).
• A Substitute player may not play for more than one team per division per day. 

Provided Equipment

• The Pickleball Program will provide nets and balls for program play.

Players Provide

• Players provide their own paddles, hydration, and appropriate footwear.