RULES/POLICIES

Each team must select a venue that meets the official Pickleball Power Play league standards.​

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• All teams must have access to at least THREE playable courts for league matches.

• Dedicated pickleball courts with permanent lines

• Hard-surface tennis courts with permanently painted pickleball lines and portable nets

• The following are strictly prohibited:

• ❌ Taped court lines

• ❌ Temporary or removable court markings

• ❌ Gym floors or indoor gymnasium surfaces

• ❌ Carpet, wood, or non-hard court surfaces

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Outdoor Court Guidelines

• If matches are played outdoors, venues should provide adequate lighting if matches may continue into the evening.

• Captains are responsible for ensuring playing conditions are safe and appropriate.

• The team captain (with input from their team) is responsible for choosing the venue where the team will play.

• Captains must confirm that the selected venue meets all Pickleball Power Play requirements before the season begins.

• Important Policy

• Pickleball Power Play does NOT pay for court reservations or court rental fees.

• Team Responsibility

• Captains and teams are fully responsible for:

• Reserving courts for all league nights

• Paying any court rental or reservation fees

• Coordinating match times with their chosen venue

• Communicating all scheduling details to their team members

• Any costs required by a club or facility to host matches are the sole responsibility of the team.

• All league matches must be played according to official Pickleball Power Play formats and scoring rules.

• Teams must use approved pickleballs and follow all league procedures.

• Matches must be completed on properly lined and approved courts only.

• Captains are required to use the official Pickleball Power Play score sheets.

• Both team captains must sign off on match results at the end of league play.

• It is the responsibility of the captains to enter all scores into the league software in a timely manner.

• Scores that are not properly recorded may not be accepted.

• Players must compete in divisions that match their current skill level.

• Players are allowed to move up half a skill level if their rating improves during the season.

• Players may not compete below their appropriate skill division.

• Teams that qualify for State Championships will be required to pay a separate State Championship team entry fee.

• This fee is not included in regular season registration.

• All qualifying teams will pay the same State Championship fee.

• All players and captains are expected to:

• Display good sportsmanship at all times

• Follow all league rules and policies

• Respect opponents, teammates, and facilities

• Represent Pickleball Power Play in a positive manner

• Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in warnings, penalties, or removal from league play.

• In the event of bad weather or unsafe playing conditions, captains must work with the Regional Coordinator to reschedule matches.

• Any rescheduled matches must still follow all official league policies and timelines.

• Pickleball Power Play reserves the right to make final decisions regarding disputes, eligibility questions, and league rule interpretations.

• All captains and players agree to abide by official league rulings.