By Greg McAfee, Pickleball League Vice President
Our Pickleball League has grown to over 10,000 members this year, and with that comes players new to ALTA. While it is great to see more people playing a new sport, they may not be accustomed to the spirit and etiquette required of league play.
We are getting several reports from teams of players who are overly aggressive and using excessive swearing on the court and from the spectators’ area. This is not acceptable behavior for ALTA leagues or recreational sports. Please consider keeping yourself and your teammates in check during matches and remember the purpose of the league is to have fun, get exercise, and get better at the game of pickleball.
Home team hospitality goes a long way to making the visitors feel welcome and helps prevent any ill-mannered behavior. While not required, light snacks and drinks can create a friendly atmosphere and bring players together around the table.
If you should have any questions or concerns during the season, reach out to your coordinator first. Your coordinator is your first point of contact and is there to answer your questions.
Thank you for playing ALTA Pickleball and have a great rest of your season!
New Summer Pilot Pickleball Leagues
ALTA will continue to offer Pickleball League play in spring, summer, and fall using the current mixed format on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
We are now also adding TWO NEW SUMMER PICKLEBALL LEAGUES: A Men Only Day League on Wednesday and a Women Only Day League on Friday. Go to altatennis.org to get updated information.
League Information:
Three lines of doubles.
Play begins at 9:00 a.m.
Matches will remain three games to 15 where total games are counted.
Registration Information:
Registration runs from April 30 – May 17.
Play begins on June 15 for Mixed League, June 17 for Men’s League and June 19 for Women’s League.
Play ends on July 27 for Mixed League, July 29 for Men’s League, and July 31 for Women’s League.
Regular season play will be followed by playoffs and City Finals.
