[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

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]

Originally Posted by Altavia

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]

Originally Posted by Altavia

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]

Originally Posted by VApeople

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]

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]

Originally Posted by DrHitch

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]

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!.