Ladder Play

Welcome to the Winter 2025 Pickleball Ladder!


Jack Kaplan and I are thrilled to welcome you to this season's ladder. Here’s all the essential information to help you get started and stay on top of the weekly process.


Overview


  • Platform: The ladder is managed using Global Pickleball Network (GPN) software.
  • Communication: Email will serve as our primary method of communication with participants.
  • Duration: The ladder will run for 10 weeks, from January 15th to March 25th following a weekly round-robin format.

 

Weekly Process


Invitations:

  • GPN invitations for the week will be sent every Sunday morning, starting January 12th.
  • Respond to the invitation by clicking the GPN link and selecting Yes or No.
  • Important: Be sure to hit Save by Tuesday at noon to participate that week.

Match Assignments:

  • Match schedules will be created on Tuesday afternoons.
  • You’ll receive an email with a GPN link to the matches.
  • Printed scorecards will be placed in a white envelope in the cabinet at the courts.

Gameplay and Scoring:

  • Matches can be played anytime except during the second daily club session.
  • Matches must be completed, and scores reported between Wednesday and the following Tuesday at noon.
  • Each match is played to 11 points, win by 1 (no ties).

Ranking:

  • Players are ranked weekly based on Win/Loss percentage of points played. There are no penalties for missing weeks or playing in fivesomes.

 

Additional Notes


  • Foursomes and Fivesomes:
  • If the number of players isn’t divisible by 4, fivesomes will be formed.
  • The first player listed in the group is responsible for contacting others to schedule matches. Use the MTL Directory for contact info (texts usually work best).
  • Substitutes:
  • If a player can’t make it, anyone from the pickleball club can sub. Aim to match skill levels.
  • Use the WhatsApp groups to find subs. To join, text Dan Hurst to be added to the appropriate group for your skill level:
  • PM Pickleball Lite (beginner)
  • PM Pickleball Intermediate (intermediate)
  • PM Pickleball (advanced).
  • Equipment:
  • Pre-filled scorecards, clipboards, and pens will be placed in the cabinet by the courts.
  • After matches, place completed scorecards back in the cabinet for collection and recording of record results in GPN.
  • Gameplay Details:
  • The first listed player serves first; the first listed player on the opposing team receives first.
  • Between matches, groups should paddle-stack in their normal box.
  • Subs and Scores:
  • On the scorecard, scratch out the missing player’s name, write "Sub," and record scores.
  • Check the box for the winners.

 

Questions? Ask at the courts or text Dan Hurst at 585-503-3555.