Frequently asked questions

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The Club offers several play formats.   ·       Skill Level Play (SLP)·       Mixed Skill Level Play (MSLP)·       Open Play (OP)·       Court Reservations·       Round Robins (RR)·       Ladies’ Mixer·       Member League·       Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL)

Skill Level Play lets you play with others at the same skill rating in a casual, fun environment. It's open to GVR members. No need to sign up - SLP uses first come, first served paddle queuing. To play with a partner, stack your paddles together in the queue. (Two paddles maximum).  All players must hold the designated skill rating.

During the peak season (November to April), players are asked to only join Skill Level sessions for their designated club rating.From May through October, Mixed Skill Level Play (MSLP) allows members to join sessions one level higher or lower than their skill rating.The club cannot prevent members from playing outside their rating. However, they may be asked to join the appropriate SLP session.

Open Play courts are available to players at any skill level on a first-come, first-served basis. Paddle queuing decides who plays next.  To queue your paddle, place it along the fence in the designated area.When a court opens, the next four paddle owners go to that court. This continues until all courts are filled or no more paddles are in line.  After your game, place your paddle at the end of the queue.  To play with a partner, stack your paddles together in the queue. (Four paddles maximum).

Courts not otherwise scheduled (OP, SLP, Round Robin, etc.) may be reserved up to a week in advance. The number of courts an individual can reserve per week is limited.

Round Robins are an opportunity for members to play with others with the same skill rating in a friendly, competitive setting.Round Robins are scheduled weekly and managed by the Club. Pairings are determined by the round robin rotations sheets.  Sign up in Pickleball Plus for your designated skill level.  Players with the designated skill level who haven't signed up may be able to join if space is available.During peak season, the number of Round Robins players can sign up for in a given week may be limited. This gives more people a chance to play.The following are the forms needed for organizing Round Robins.

Ladies' Mixer is an event for women at all skill levels. Scheduled courts are designated for a Ladies’ Mixer.  Play is similar to open play on a first-come, first-served basis. Paddle queuing decides who plays next.To queue your paddle, place it along the fence in the designated area. When a court opens up, the next four paddle owners go to that court. This continues until all courts are filled or no more paddles are in line.After your game, place your paddle at the end of the queue.  To play with a partner, stack your paddles together in the queue. (Four paddles maximum).

Players are asked to form teams to play against other teams in the same skill level in an organized league.  The league may run several weeks, with a playoff format to determine the winning team in each skill level.

The Southern Region Arizona Pickleball Players League offers club members at all skill levels a chance to play in league matches with other communities in the Tucson area. League play runs from January to April.  The club will provide information on forming a team to participate in the league.

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Members may be allowed to join a waitlist for an event.  Members are placed on the waitlist when the number of members exceed the maximum number for the event.  If someone drops out, the first person on the waitlist is automatically moved to the active participant roster for the event and will received an email confirmation and so forth. Note:  It is not recommended to show up to the event unless you have received an email confirmation.

APPL= Arizona Pickleball Players League.DS = Developing Skills - new and beginner players (sign up through PB+)SLP = Skill Level Play - designated skill levels play- Nov 1 thru May 31st- At the end of each game players must exit their court and get back in the paddle queue. Players may queue up to 2 paddles together. Sign up not required.MSL= Mixed Skill Level Play:   Players at the designated skill rating plus players 1 skill level lower & 1 skill level higher, creating mixed level play. Sign up not required. In effect, June 1 thru October 31.LM = Ladies Mixer - all skill levels of women welcome to play. No sign-upLadies RR - all skill levels of women welcome to play. (Sign up through PB+)OP = Open Play - all skill levels welcome to playPD = Player Development - intermediate and advanced players (Sign-up required) Summer onlyRC = Reserved Courts - club and non-club members may reserve courts (registration required. sign up through PB+),RR = Round Robin - club member skill level (sign up required through PB+)RAP = Rating test demo & practice (signup required PB+)PB+ = Pickleball Plus - Club Membership, Event and Court reservation System.

Court schedules are evaluated and changed throughout the year as seasons change and usage stats show the need. The goal is to optimize play for all skill levels, provide open times for mixed skill levels, and make time for reserved courts and classes. Major seasonal changes happen in November, January, and June.

Yes, GVR members may purchase guest cards for visitors 18 years or older. Guest cards must meet these requirements: •       All guests must live outside a 20-mile radius of Green Valley. •       Guests are temporary visitors staying in a GVR household with a GVR member or staying in a local hotel as a guest of a GVR member. •       Guest cards must be purchased in person by the GVR member. GVR members and tenants are responsible for the conduct of their guests. All guests must follow the Green Valley Recreation Code of Conduct. Visit the GVR website for current guest card pricing and details.