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Open Play Schedule & Protocol
Open Play ScheduleThe schedules for Open Play are subject to change. Please subscribe to the relevant group in the TeamReach Mobile Application for late breaking news. The various TeamReach groups corresponding to a particular venue are listed along with their codes under the Communicating with other members page. |
Indoor PlayPip Moyer Recreation Center The PIP Moyer Rec Center is again open for pickleball play. The center is open from 6 am to 8 pm daily, although subject to change, We may play pickleball in the Auxiliary Gym typically from 6am to 2pm and on Court #3, except when there are conflicts with other rec center events, such as youth basketball. We will attempt to lock in a weekly schedule and communicate changes to the membership.
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Outdoor PlayTruxtun ParkOPEN PLAY, ALL LEVELS – 14 PB Courts 6 dedicated pickleball courts, open play for all levels using the A/B/C skill level rating scheme. 8 hybrid tennis/pickleball courts (the Club has provided portable nets for these courts, which are stored in the orange or black locker box). These are described as blended courts 7&8 which are to the left of the dedicated courts 1-6; and hybrid courts 1&2 (also sometimes called Lower courts) which are down the slight hill beyond the dedicated pickleball courts. Open play daily from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm. Lights are on Courts 1-6 and 7 & 8 from dusk until 10;00 pm. Note: the club does NOT have any reservations / permits for these courts. They are open to all for play, not just club members. However, we expect that club members will follow our open play protocol. Please invite players who are not club members to join in, but understand that non-members may use the courts in the manner deemed acceptable by the Annapolis Parks and Recreation administration. These rules are stated on signs posted around the court entrances. Exceptions:
Bestgate ParkSuggested: OPEN PLAY often at the 3.5+ level, singles, and drilling during morning hours until 11:00 am, all levels of play the remainder of the day – 4 PB Courts Open play daily from 7:00 am – dusk. Please use the White Board and note your skill level (A, B, C) when signing up. Courts available on a first-come, first served basis. Exceptions:
PAL (Peninsula) Park Suggested: OPEN PLAY, mainly beginner through 3.0 level play, but not exclusively – 4 PB Courts Open play daily from 7:00 am – dusk Courts available on first-come, first-served basis. For beginners and those new to the club, consult the Beginner Play page for help in setting up your first open play sessions. Cypress Creek Park (Severna Park) Open play daily from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Courts available on first-come, first-served basis. The courts are lighted for night play. Exceptions: High school tennis (Severn School) often uses these courts. Other Anne Arundel County Parks Annapolis Pickleball Club does not organize any open play sessions at these parks, but they are available County resources that can be used on a first-come-first-served basis. Court usage rules are established by Anne Arundel County. Severn Danza Park There are 4 PB courts on 2 tennis courts. Portable nets required. *No club nets or balls available at this site – BYO Mago Vista, Arnold There are 6 Pickleball courts on 3 tennis courts. Portable nets required *No club nets or balls available at this site – BYO Sawmill Creek, Glen Burnie 1 PB Court using tennis net with PB lines painted Waterbury Park, Crownsville 1 PB Court using tennis net with PB lines painted Lake Waterford, Pasadena 1 dedicated PB court with permanent net 1 blended tennis/PB court with tennis net. All of the county courts are open to the public, available first come, first served (unless a group has that time reserved with a paid county permit.) Open Play Protocol |
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DUPR Rating |
Level |
Description |
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3.75 - 4.25+ |
A |
Competitive |
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3.25 - 3.74 |
B |
Semi-competitive |
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2.75 - 3.24 |
C |
Recreational |
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2.00 - 2.74 |
N |
Beginner/Novice |
For guidance on self-assessment go to: https://www.usapa.org/player-skill-rating-definitions
Rules
EACH INDIVIDUAL SHOULD PUT THEIR OWN NAME ON THE BOARD - This allows each member the ability to select the game he/she wants to play in.
Your name can only be in one square at a time.
● You may choose to skip a square or more if you want to sit out.
● You may sign up with other player(s), as long as all players are
off the courts and agree to play with you.
● When your “square” goes on a court, cross out that square on the
whiteboard.
● The players in next square will play on the next empty court.
● That square must be filled before any other square can play.
● The winning team from a completed game gets to sign up first on
the whiteboard after leaving the court.
● Since there are concerns about beginner and advanced options,
the APC board allows you to sign up with people of like ability.
● Be honest about your level of play.
Exceptions
● If a member asks you to put their name on the board, you can do so only if you have their permission and they are off the court.
● There may be times where skill levels need to mix together because there aren’t four of one particular skill level present. Please be kind and gracious if this should happen.
● If a foursome wants to sign up to play together, they can do so by putting their four names in a box, even if there is an incomplete box already on the board, however, that group may not go out ahead of anyone waiting for other players to complete their foursome (The only exception to this is if the people waiting give that group permission to go ahead.)