Skill Level Open Play - Pictona

Skill Level Open Play

Pictona at Holly Hill

When the courts for Scheduled Skill Level Play are not reserved or scheduled for other play options, players of that skill level are encouraged to use those courts for Open Play. The rules for the paddle rack system are here.

Open Play is available on designated courts based on skill level. It’s intended for doubles play when others are waiting. Singles may be played when no one is waiting, or players may reserve a court if they prefer. Signs near each paddle rack indicate which courts correspond to each skill level.

If no one is using a court, anyone may play there. If all Open Play courts are active, players use the Paddle Rack system to wait for the next available court. Games are played to 11, win by two, after which players vacate the court and return their paddles to the rack.

Pictona uses the following 4 skill levels:

  • Novice (3.0 and under)
  • Intermediate (3.0 to 3.5)
  • Intermediate Plus (3.5 to 3.9)
  • Advanced (4.0+)
  • Go here to do a self-evaluation of your skill rating if you do not have one. If play feels too easy or too difficult, move to courts that better reflect your level.
  • When too few players are present at your designated skill courts, move to the next higher or lower level to find matches.
  • Managers on Duty may suggest that players move to more appropriate courts when skill mismatches occur repeatedly.
  • Skill-designated courts are open to anyone when no paddles are in the rack for those courts.
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