Pickleball OPEN PLAY house rules
Paddle Saddle Queue
Upon arrival, place your paddle in the next available slot on the left side of the paddle saddle. Paddles move left to right as courts open up.
first serve
The team starting on the back wall side serves first.
SCORING
Games are played to 11, win by 2. (During peak busy hours, games may switch to play to 11, win by 1 to keep court rotation moving).
Court Rotation & 2-Game Limit
Winners stay on for a maximum of two consecutive games and split teams for their second game. If you have played two games in a row, step off so waiting players can take the court.
Re-entering the Queue
When stepping off the court, all players place their paddles at the end of the saddle line so everyone gets equal playing time.
Safety & Sportsmanship
Be flexible, welcoming, and kind. For safety, call "BALL ON COURT!" immediately and stop play if a ball rolls onto an active court.