OnFire Pickleball Leagues are for players in Junior High (7th Grade) through Adult. This will be a doubles league, made up primarily of mixed teams (see below). There will be a beginner/casual division, intermediate/competitive division, and a highly skilled advanced division (NOT currently registering); you will register for the division in which you wish to play.
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
General League Schedule/Info:
- 3 Divisions to accommodate all levels of experience (divisions described below)
- All divisions are doubles/2-on-2 format
- 8-Week Season (see schedule below)
- Season-Ending Tournament for each division
- Monday evenings only.
- Teams will play several games each week, all in a one-hour time-slot.
- Game slot times will vary from week to week (5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm).
- Co-Ed
- Ages: Grade 7 through Adult
- Cost: $85 per player
- Each player will receive an OnFire Pickleball t-shirt in their team color.
- Beginner/Casual and Intermediate/Competitive will play all games at the Immanuel Church gym.
- Paddles will be available for use, although players are permitted to bring and use their own paddles.
- Advanced Division will play offsite.
- Slots are limited to a total of 24 teams combined, (excluding the Advanced division which will play offsite) so please ensure your place by registering ASAP.
Divisions:
3 Divisions to accommodate all levels of experience.
1. Beginner/Casual:
This division is for the players who are new to pickleball, those who have played but are still learning/mastering the basic skills, and those who want to play in a more relaxed/casual environment. Each week, this division will have 15 minutes of instruction in fundamentals before their league play games. This division is open to everyone: individuals, friends, or family groups (parents and children 7th grade and above, couples, etc. who want to play together). Teams will be mixed doubles, as follows:
- Individuals may register and will be assigned to a team of 2 (or 3, upon request).
- Teams of 2 may register together (and can register a third player, if they choose, to allow for coverage in case of absences).
- Teams (Mixed, Per Below):
- Man and Woman (Husband and wife, Friends, etc., as adult pairings must be mixed gender)
- Parent and Child (Can be same gender)
- College Student and Parent (Can be same gender)
- College Student and Younger Sibling (Can be same gender)
- Questions? Please ask.
2. Intermediate/Competitive:
This division is for experienced pickleball players whose game is competitive, but not yet at the advanced/highly competitive level. This division will be faster and will challenge the players to continue honing their skill-set in a friendly yet competitive environment. This division is open to everyone: individuals, friends, or family groups (parents and children 7th grade and above, couples, etc. who want to play together). Teams will be mixed doubles, as follows:
- Individuals may register and will be assigned to a team of 2 (or 3, upon request).
- Teams of 2 may register together (and can register a third player, if they choose, to allow for coverage in case of absences).
- Teams (Mixed, Per Below):
- Man and Woman (Husband and wife, Friends, etc., as adult pairings must be mixed gender)
- Parent and Child (Can be same gender)
- College Student and Parent (Can be same gender)
- College Student and Younger Sibling (Can be same gender)
- Questions? Please ask.
3. Advanced/Highly Competitive: (Not Registering Yet)
This division is for the experienced, advanced-skilled players who want to play in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment.
- If you are interested in the Advanced Division, please email Nathaniel Cessna at [email protected].
Team Details:
- This is an Open Doubles division.
- Teams can be mixed or same gender.
- Create your own pairings.
- If you are registering as an individual and need a partner, please let us know and we will pair you with another individual registrant.
League Schedule (Mondays):
- January 20 - Opening Night
- Beginner/Casual Division will have instruction/teaching and scrimmages (scheduled times for each team). Players who are new to the game will get a chance to learn the rules, get familiar with game play, and practice. All teams in this division will play scrimmage games and get “warmed up” for the season.
- Intermediate and Advanced divisions will have League Play Games.
- Jan 27 – League Play Games
- Feb 3 – League Play Games
- Feb 10 – League Play Games
- Feb 17 – League Play Games
- Feb 24 – League Play Games
- Mar 3 – League Play Games
- Mar 10 – Tournament (Full evening event)
PICKELBALL REGISTRATION HERE