Salisbury PICKLEBALL
We’re Kind Of a Big Dill
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA, played by people of all ages and skill levels. The pickleball court is about half the size of a tennis court, making doubles and singles play fast paced without excessive physical demands. For more information about pickleball visit www.usapickleball.org.
Salisbury Pickleball: Community PLayPickleball players Nancy Claire & Betsy Yarvitz are working together to provide structure to Pickleball Play at Lions Court. Their group has reserved blocks of time for Advanced Beginners and Intermediates, so players can make it part of their weekly schedule and play against others. Otherwise, courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
NEW-iSH TO PICKLEBALL:
One "Learning Court" will be available for those that have or rarely played the sport before and know the basic rules and scoring. Seasoned players will rotate learning court providing instruction. See below for how to reserve a spot. Organized play is for Advanced Beginners and Intermediates OPEN PLAY: Open play for those that know the rules and scoring, can serve consistently, and have played more frequently will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. See below for how to reserve a spot for open play. RegistrationRegistration & GENERAL RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION is required.
Please register your INTEREST in playing below. You will then receive an email explaining the weekly sign-up system. Each week you will receive an email with a link to SIGNUP GENIUS for you to reserve your place on the days you wish to play. Please do not just show up to play. You must sign up each week. Playing every session and playing each week is not guaranteed. *You must also "sign" and submit below
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Salisbury Pickleball Community ProgramLions Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Lions Way, Salisbury, MA, Times & Days Tuesdays & Thursdays mornings 9:00 – 11:00 am ALL abilities New to Pickleball: Learning Courts will be available Open play: 9:00 - 11:00 am Starting TBD / Target Early June Equipment Provided Nets and balls are included. Please bring your own paddle. Cancelation Policy Cancelation on rainy days will not be announced, but instead will be based on the common sense rule. Cost Cost: Pay as you play. $3 each time you play and will be collected at the courts. Thoughts, questions or comments?
Reach out: Pickleball: Parks, Recreation, and Community Events: JRoketenetz@Salisburyma.gov |
Self-Rating Pickleball Rating System1.0-2.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 1.0 to 2.0 if you are just starting to play pickleball and you are just starting to understand the rules of pickleball.
2.5 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 2.5 if you have limited experience playing pickleball, you can keep a short rally on the pickleball court, and you have a basic understanding of the rules of pickleball (particularly, if you can keep the score properly).
3.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 3.0 if (i) you can generally hit forehand drives, serves, and returns with medium pace, as well as dinks, but generally lack consistency and control (for instance, serves and returns are not consistent and lack depth); and (ii) you understand the basic strategy and rules of pickleball, including that you can keep the score properly.
3.5 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 3.5 if (i) you can hit drives, serves, and returns with pace (including developing backhand shots), as well as dinks and drop shots, and are developing some consistency and control (including consistently hitting serves and returns in play); and (ii) you understand the basic strategy and rules of pickleball, you are starting to vary your shots between the hard and soft game, and you are moving quickly to the Non-Volley Zone line when you have the opportunity.
4.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 4.0 if (i) you can generally hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace, as well as dinks, drop shots, and volleys (including block volleys) of different speeds, and have consistency and control; and (ii) you understand the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking), you have a moderate number of unforced errors, and you understand how to attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the pickleball court.
4.5 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 4.5 if (i) you can generally hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, returns, dinks, drop shots, and volleys with pace, spin, depth, direction, consistency and control; and (ii) you understand the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking), you have a limited number of unforced errors, and you change your game play to attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the pickleball court.
5.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 5.0 if (i) you have mastered both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace, as well as dinks, drop shots, and volleys of different speeds, and have consistency and control; and (ii) you have mastered the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking), you rarely make unforced errors, and you attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the pickleball court.
5.5-6.0+Give yourself a 5.5-6.0+ pickleball self-rating if (i) you have mastered all shots and strategy on the pickleball court; and (ii) you are consistently winning at the highest level, meaning that you are winning against the best professional pickleball players at the tournament level.
2.5 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 2.5 if you have limited experience playing pickleball, you can keep a short rally on the pickleball court, and you have a basic understanding of the rules of pickleball (particularly, if you can keep the score properly).
3.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 3.0 if (i) you can generally hit forehand drives, serves, and returns with medium pace, as well as dinks, but generally lack consistency and control (for instance, serves and returns are not consistent and lack depth); and (ii) you understand the basic strategy and rules of pickleball, including that you can keep the score properly.
3.5 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 3.5 if (i) you can hit drives, serves, and returns with pace (including developing backhand shots), as well as dinks and drop shots, and are developing some consistency and control (including consistently hitting serves and returns in play); and (ii) you understand the basic strategy and rules of pickleball, you are starting to vary your shots between the hard and soft game, and you are moving quickly to the Non-Volley Zone line when you have the opportunity.
4.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 4.0 if (i) you can generally hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace, as well as dinks, drop shots, and volleys (including block volleys) of different speeds, and have consistency and control; and (ii) you understand the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking), you have a moderate number of unforced errors, and you understand how to attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the pickleball court.
4.5 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 4.5 if (i) you can generally hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, returns, dinks, drop shots, and volleys with pace, spin, depth, direction, consistency and control; and (ii) you understand the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking), you have a limited number of unforced errors, and you change your game play to attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the pickleball court.
5.0 Give yourself a pickleball self-rating of 5.0 if (i) you have mastered both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace, as well as dinks, drop shots, and volleys of different speeds, and have consistency and control; and (ii) you have mastered the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking), you rarely make unforced errors, and you attack your opponents’ weaknesses on the pickleball court.
5.5-6.0+Give yourself a 5.5-6.0+ pickleball self-rating if (i) you have mastered all shots and strategy on the pickleball court; and (ii) you are consistently winning at the highest level, meaning that you are winning against the best professional pickleball players at the tournament level.
GENERAL RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
I do hereby consent to participate in voluntary program(s) of the Town of Salisbury's Parks Dept. I acknowledge that my participation in this (these) voluntary program(s) may expose me to risks of personal injury or death resulting from such participation and the use of materials and equipment by me and other participants, and the exposure to harm such as may be presented by the COVID-19 virus. I am aware and acknowledge that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization, is extremely contagious, and is believed to be spread mainly from person-to-person contact. While the Town of Salisbury's Parks Department has created new protocols and put in place preventative measures in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, I acknowledge that the Town of Salisbury cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19, and I acknowledge that attending any program may increase my risk of contracting COVID-19. I also agree to forever release the own of Salisbury , and all of their employees, agents, officials, board members, volunteers and also any and all individuals and organizations assisting or participating in program(s) of the Parks Department (“the Releasees”) from any and all claims, rights of action and causes of action that may have arisen in the past, or may arise in the future, directly or indirectly, from personal injuries to or death of me or property damage resulting from my participation in the own of Salisbury voluntary program(s) in the Parks Department. I also promise, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all legal claims and proceedings of any description that may have been asserted in the past, or may be asserted in the future, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in the Town of Salisbury's voluntary program(s) in its Parks Department. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Town of Salisbury, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether any injury, harm, death, or damage, including but not limited to exposure to or infection by the COVID-19 virus, occurs before, during, or after participation in any Town of Salisbury program. I further affirm that I have read this Consent and Release Form and that I understand the contents of this Form. I understand that my participation in this (these) program(s) is voluntary and that I am free to choose not to participate in said program(s). By signing this Form, I affirm that I have decided to participate in this (these) program(s) with full knowledge that the Releasees will not be liable to anyone for personal injuries and property damage, including exposure to and infection by the COVID-19 virus, which I may suffer in this (these) program(s).
I give permission and consent to allow photographs to be taken during program session activities and events. I further give permission and consent that any such photographs may be published (in print or media) and used by the Town of Salisbury and its agents, to illustrate and promote the program experience.
EMERGENCY RELEASE WAIVER
I, the undersigned do hereby authorize the program directors and/or instructors as Agents for the undersigned to consent to Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination, treatments, etc. in the case of an emergency. In giving such permission, I acknowledge and affirm the risks, releases, and indemnification obligations as outlined above with respect to personal injury or death or damage to property resulting from the use of materials and equipment by me and other participants, and the exposure to harm such as may be presented by the COVID-19 virus.
I give permission and consent to allow photographs to be taken during program session activities and events. I further give permission and consent that any such photographs may be published (in print or media) and used by the Town of Salisbury and its agents, to illustrate and promote the program experience.
EMERGENCY RELEASE WAIVER
I, the undersigned do hereby authorize the program directors and/or instructors as Agents for the undersigned to consent to Medical, Surgical or Dental Examination, treatments, etc. in the case of an emergency. In giving such permission, I acknowledge and affirm the risks, releases, and indemnification obligations as outlined above with respect to personal injury or death or damage to property resulting from the use of materials and equipment by me and other participants, and the exposure to harm such as may be presented by the COVID-19 virus.
