CLUB PLAY GUIDELINES and OTHER INFORMATION

Open Play Guidelines in Ridgway

Currently, the club is playing on temporary courts which are striped on the existing tennis courts within Athletic Park.  The courts are owned and maintained by the Town of Ridgway and are available for use by the general public.  The Ridgway Pickleball Club (RPC) owns and maintains all the pickleball equipment (nets, balls, loaner paddles) which are stored in a storage box near the west entrance of the tennis courts.  As a RPC member benefit, you will have code access to the storage box which enables you to play outside of the club's typical play times.  To join the club, go to the Join Us Section.  Official Open Play for the RPC is on MWF from 9-12 pm for competitive rec play and TThSu from 9-12pm for more social rec paly.  While members may use the equipment anytime - all other play is considered Private Invited Play.  

As an RPC member, you're expected to follow the play guidelines of the Club so we can have a great experience for all players. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the club's play guidelines. If you have any suggestions/comments/questions on how we might improve anything and still meets the requirements for all club members, feel free to bring it to any Board meeting or email to info at ridgwaypickleball.org . We are always trying to improve.

Condensed Play Guidelines

Full version of Play Guidelines including how the paddle stacking works

Wondering what skill level you are playing at? Here's how to tell your current skill level.

A great description of what it means and how to play up or down.

WHICH COURT SHOULD I PLAY ON WHEN I ARRIVE FOR OPEN PLAY?

You may play on any court where you have the appropriate skills to offer a good game at that level following the guidelines.  

All play is subject to the below Town of Ridgway Court Policy.

The Town of Ridgway requests that all users of the courts to abide by the following policies: 

• Use of the courts are on a first come, first serve basis
• • An event scheduled through Ridgway Town Hall is an exception
• If others are waiting, limit play to one set or one hour, whichever comes first
• When courts are being utilized by pickleball players and tennis players arrive the following applies:
• • If other pickleball courts are available (i.e. basketball courts) then pickleball players will yield to tennis and relocate to the available courts, this will allow for increased play time and less waiting for all.  Pickleball players are allowed to finish their set before relocating if desired.
  • If other pickleball courts are not available - the tennis players will enter the rotation or line up to play as they would with other tennis players.  Rotation is expected after each set or after one hour whichever come first.  
• All users are encouraged to communicate the current lineup, typical play times, and upcoming events to help alleviate potential conflicts
• Be courteous, kind and welcoming to all users.

Official USA Pickleball Rules: https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/

Unofficial condensed set of rules that might be easier to follow if you are just learning: Condensed Set of Pickleball Rules.pdf

Skill Level Definitions:  A guide for understanding what level you are at in your play:  Skill Level Definitions.pdf

Ridgway Pickleball Club is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Ridgway, CO 81432  Contact us: ridgwaypickleball@gmail.com