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Welcome to the Winter 2025 Pickleball Ladder!

Jack Kaplan and I are thrilled to welcome you to this season's ladder. Here’s all the essential information to help you get started and stay on top of the weekly process.

Overview

• Platform: The ladder is managed using Global Pickleball Network (GPN) software.
• Communication: Email will serve as our primary method of communication with participants.
• Duration: The ladder will run for 10 weeks, from January 15th to March 25th following a weekly round-robin format.

Weekly Process

Invitations:

• GPN invitations for the week will be sent every Sunday morning, starting January 12th.
• Respond to the invitation by clicking the GPN link and selecting Yes or No.
• Important: Be sure to hit Save by Tuesday at noon to participate that week.

Match Assignments:

• Match schedules will be created on Tuesday afternoons.
• You’ll receive an email with a GPN link to the matches.
• Printed scorecards will be placed in a white envelope in the cabinet at the courts.

Gameplay and Scoring:

• Matches can be played anytime except during the second daily club session.
• Matches must be completed, and scores reported between Wednesday and the following Tuesday at noon.
• Each match is played to 11 points, win by 1 (no ties).

Ranking:

• Players are ranked weekly based on Win/Loss percentage of points played. There are no penalties for missing weeks or playing in fivesomes.

Additional Notes

• Foursomes and Fivesomes:
• If the number of players isn’t divisible by 4, fivesomes will be formed.
• The first player listed in the group is responsible for contacting others to schedule matches. Use the MTL Directory for contact info (texts usually work best).
• Substitutes:
• If a player can’t make it, anyone from the pickleball club can sub. Aim to match skill levels.
• Use the WhatsApp groups to find subs. To join, text Dan Hurst to be added to the appropriate group for your skill level:
• PM Pickleball Lite (beginner)
• PM Pickleball Intermediate (intermediate)
• PM Pickleball (advanced).
• Equipment:
• Pre-filled scorecards, clipboards, and pens will be placed in the cabinet by the courts.
• After matches, place completed scorecards back in the cabinet for collection and recording of record results in GPN.
• Gameplay Details:
• The first listed player serves first; the first listed player on the opposing team receives first.
• Between matches, groups should paddle-stack in their normal box.
• Subs and Scores:
• On the scorecard, scratch out the missing player’s name, write "Sub," and record scores.
• Check the box for the winners.

Questions? Ask at the courts or text Dan Hurst at 585-503-3555.