Fees: $100.80 total paid in advance ( $16 + gst per week) ( session passes will NOT be charged for this event )
Play sessions are 2 HOURS, once a week for 6 weeks at YEG Pickleball 14025-156 St NW
This session is available for:
RATED PLAY 3.5 PLUS in a Round Robin LEAGUE format
*VARIFIED CLUB RATING OF 3.5, 4.0 +
You must have a partner(1 woman + 1 man) in order to sign up. Each person will sign up and leave in comments who your partner is. If you would like to be put on a waitlist for a partner match, you can email events@yellowheadwest.ca and you will be matched with the next available player.
SESSIONS SCHEDULED ON SUNDAYS, Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 25 Feb 1 Feb 15 Feb 22
LEAGUE FORMAT: Preset round robin for 5 sessions and the final 6th session is play offs. Depending on registration- Games to 11 or 15, win by 2. Change sides at 6 or 8.
Standings will be posted after each session in a private WHAT'S APP group.
Playing
Players arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before start time on game day @ YEG Pickleball. Being late will likely mean you have been bumped out of the session and forfeit your games. The session coordinator will have the list of set games for the session and balls.
CANCELLATION POLICY: NO REFUNDS. You will be responsible to find your own substitution of equal club rating, in the event that you cannot attend a scheduled day. If you can't find a sub or both players are away, a forfeit will be recorded at 11-0. Notify events@yellowheadwest.ca regarding substitutions and if you are NOT attending a session.
Unrated Play in a Round Robin format
Players attending will sign on to one of the white boards corresponding to how you registered;
INTERMEDIATE players who are more experienced and would be evaluated at a 3.0 level
ADVANCED players who would be evaluated at a minimum 3.5 level
Based on the numbers of players in each group the session coordinator will assign the applicable courts and round robin sheet. To make the numbers work out more evenly between skill groups, the session coordinator may ask some players to play in a different skill group, up or down.
Each group of players will take their roster board and applicable round robin sheet out to the courts they have been assigned to by the session coordinator.
Players arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before start time on game day. Being late will likely mean you have been bumped out of the session and not entered on a roster sheet. It is the players responsibility to confirm with the session coordinator that they have arrived.
If you are unable to play you must cancel your session yourself by 10:00am the same day in order for waitlisted players to have time to come to the session. Late cancellations will incur a play pass deduction
Novice Play in a Round Robin format
Players attending will sign on to a corresponding white boards based on how you registered;
Only for:- new players just starting - newer players in their first months of playing - new players just finishing Learn-to-play
Based on the numbers of players in each group the session coordinator will assign the applicable courts and round robin sheet.
Rated Play in a Round Robin format
Players will be grouped corresponding to their verified skill rating (players are only allowed to signup for the rating level they currently have been evaluated at - proof of rating is required)
3.0
3.5
4.0+
Unrated Play in a Ladder format
A pickleball ladder is a self-leveling format where players start playing at their self-rated skill-level and then they try to move up and down the ladder based on their wins/losses. It is played in a random style in that every game teams switch partners, so there is no dominating teams.
A session coordinator will arrange the players based on skill level to begin this play session. After the each game, winners move up a court (ie. ladder rung), and losers move down a court, then players swap teams before playing the next game. Games are timed and highest points win or first to 11 points. Any extra time after an 11 pt game can be used for a rest break or continued practice/warm up time.
This format ensures consistent, competitive matches by continually adjusting player positions based on their performance throughout the session time.
NOVICE (new players just starting and newer players in their first 3 -4 months of playing)
This format of play requires even numbers of 4 players, so it is VERY IMPORTANT that If you are unable to play you must cancel your session yourself by 10:00am the same day in order for waitlisted players to have time to come to the session. Late cancellations will incur a play pass deduction
Players attending will sign on to one of two boards corresponding to how you registered;
Women (all skill levels)
Men (all skill levels)
This Skills Clinics is for Level 3.0 players. Developing a sound foundation of basic skills with direction from certified coaches is critical to your player development and forward progression to the next level.
Dinking with Purpose
Learn how to develop consistent Dink Shots through Position, Footwork and Technique
Participation is limited to 8 Players per Session on First Come First Serve basis.
The lead instructor is Brenda Hawryluk with the assistance of Yellowhead West Pickleball players. Brenda Hawryluk holds an International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) certificate. She comes with a knowledge of pickleball and an incredible infectious passion for the game. She plays at a high level of play both provincially and nationally.
Cost for this session is one play pass deduction for 2 hours of court time and a $25 instructor fee.
If the Clinic is full, don't hesitate to go on the waitlist in case an opening comes up.
LOCATION: Stony Plain Heritage Park Pavilion
This Skills Clinics is for Junior players. Developing a sound foundation of basic skills with is critical to your player development and forward progression to the next level.
Drills and Play
Practice drills for about 1 hr, then use the practice in game play for 1 hr.
Cost for this session is free for Juniors as it is being covered by a kids sports grant.
This is the second of your 2 learn to play sessions.
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Developing a sound foundation of basic skills with direction from certified coaches is critical to your player development and forward progression to the next level.
The clinic is open to all Learn to Play players with special emphasis on newly enrolled or currently playing at a 2.5 level (Novice). Participation is limited to 12 Players per Session on First Come First Serve basis. There will be 4 hours of actual instruction offered.
Our Club welcomes our second Learn to Play Instructor Darlene MacLean. Darlene is a level 1 NCCP instructor. You will love Darlene's infectious smile on the courts helping you get your feet under you in playing the game we have all come to love.
Rated Partnered Play in a Round Robin format
Players will self-partner, and any singles will be partnered by the session coordinator.
Verified skill ratings required and players are only allowed to signup for the rating level they have been evaluated at.
3.5+
Players attending will sign on to one of three boards corresponding to how you registered;
Serves and Return Dominance
Improve the depth and consistency of serves to force weak returns. Master hitting deep, high percentage returns to pressure opponents and gain court position. Develop a consistent routine for the first two shots of the game.
This Skills Clinics is for Level 3.5+ players. Developing a sound foundation of basic skills with direction from certified coaches is critical to your player development and forward progression to the next level.
Mastering the Mid Court
The key for a 3.5 Player is consistency in execution and smart decision-making when moving forward. This clinic will focus on learning when to hit a drop, when to drive and how to move in sync with a partner to avoid leaving gaps on the court
This is for our Junior Pickleball Program.
Our next Learn To Play (LTP) training for Adults is:
Mon.Feb 9 7:00-9:00 pm Wed.Feb 11 7:00-9:00 pm
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BOTH DATES Adults only ( Juniors Learn to Play is scheduled separately )
Only signup and pay for this first session, and you will be auto-registered for the second date within 48 hrs.