The Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club

RULES:

• Membership: One must be a current YMCA member.

• SPOND: Ladder League information, updates and alerts are done through the SPOND app. Ladder League participants must download the app and monitor it for notifications.

• Dates:   One must review dates of the ladder league before signing up.  Players should not sign up if projected to miss more than 2 sessions in a 6-week league or 3 sessions in an 8-week league.

• Absences: If one will be absent for a particular day of play, communication must be made to the League Administrator via email as soon as possible and at least 24 hours in advance of play! Please DO NOT REPLY to the website post!

• Fee: One must pay an entry fee, ($20 CASH payable on the first day of play).

• Substitutes: One is NOT to find substitutes if they cannot play (however suggestions made to the League Administrator are welcome).

• Schedule Review: The start time and court location will change weekly therefore one must review the weekly ladder schedule to know when and where they will be playing. Schedules and results will be posted weekly on www.lakehartwellpickleballclub.com

• Arrive on TIME: Please do your best to be there at your scheduled time!

• Scorecards:   Scores must be documented on scorecard. Each player must review and agree on scores before scorecard is turned in.

 

CONSEQUENCES:

• Lack of Notification and/or Absences: If a player does not show up for play, and has not communicated with League Administrator in advance, the player may be eliminated from current and future ladder leagues.

• Payment of Fee: After the third week of play, if a player has not paid the ladder fee, the player may be dropped out of the league. 

 

EXPECTATIONS:

• Promote good sportsmanship! As with any sport, pickleball should be enjoyable for all participants.  The YMCA is a family-oriented organization which emphasizes respect, good communication, and teamwork.

• Be cordial and respectful! The gym is used by multiple groups, including basketball players, gymnastics and walkers (we must keep the walking track free of any items at all times, this includes water bottles, clipboards, clothing etc.)  It is crucial that we all respect each other's time and space to ensure a positive experience for everyone.   

• Court etiquette: Court etiquette is about creating an environment of mutual respect and fair play. Please handle bad line calls, swearing and aggressive players with patience, self-discipline, and respectful communication.  Engage a Ladder Administrator if needed.

• Lend a hand!  Lend assistance with setting up and/or tearing down the pickleball nets, as well as cleaning up the gym afterward. This is everyone’s RESPONSIBILITY!