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La lamy 07-09-2024 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2348469)
Everyone plays doubles here for the most part, with the exception of some planned weekly times that are exclusively singles. I believe Fish Hawk has singles on Saturday at 10AM, but not certain. Check the Thursday weekly event bulletin.
PB Singles club on Wednesday at Bacall and Saturday at Fishhawk, but definitely not for 3.0 level. Much more advanced bunch.

npwalters 07-09-2024 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2348289)
Check the bulletin board at the courts near you.

Here's a schedule that includes skill level open play. Advanced Beginner is roughly 3.0 level players.

https://www.districtgov.org/departme...pdf?v=20231018
Advanced beginner is closer to 2.5. There are hundreds of 3.0 players in the PCVG leagues that are well beyond advanced beginner.

ndf888 07-09-2024 08:54 AM
Look for Advanced Beginner Open play
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2348289)
Check the bulletin board at the courts near you.

Here's a schedule that includes skill level open play. Advanced Beginner is roughly 3.0 level players.

https://www.districtgov.org/departme...pdf?v=20231018
I second the suggestion. Beginner Open play is another good option. You can also find open play times by searching the Villages App.

Laker14 07-09-2024 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2348072)
Our daughter (age 51) and her husband (age 55) ae coming to visit us in November and she likes to play pickleball where they live in Virginia. I have no idea how good she is. I don't know if he likes to play. We will get guest passes for both of them.

My wife and I do not play the game but have seen the gatherings of pickleball players at the rec centers. Which rec centers would be the best ones for them to show up and join in a game? Thanks!
I'd suggest looking at the Villages Recreation weekly publication for the rec centers nearest you. I'd suggest they start with Advanced Beginner and see how they do. If they are way better than most of those players they can then try an Intermediate session. It takes some trial and error to find the best Open Play levels and locations.

DrHitch 07-09-2024 10:52 AM
Do "newbies" or guests (with a pass) have to go through any training before stepping onto a court in The Villages?

Namely, if you are ranked elsewhere or familiar enough with the game, can you simply join a rec center's open play periods?

Laker14 07-09-2024 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DrHitch (Post 2348703)
Do "newbies" or guests (with a pass) have to go through any training before stepping onto a court in The Villages?

Namely, if you are ranked elsewhere or familiar enough with the game, can you simply join a rec center's open play periods?
First question: No
Second question: no rankings of any kind are required to participate in any open play in TV. The rankings are for tournament purposes, and occasionally, some clinics are rank specific.

Raceone 07-13-2024 08:29 AM
Come join us!
 
We like to say we are one of the most friendly pickle ball groups in The Villages! We are mostly a snowbird group and we play October through April at Fish Hawk rec center Monday,Wednesday, Friday at 2:PM and Tuesday at noon. Our members range from beginner to advanced players
And all are made to feel welcome! Come join us…you will have a great time!.


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