What is the Fort Worth Pickleball Club?
We’re a weekly pickleball league in Fort Worth. Active members play weekly games filled with fun competition and friendly faces.Who can join?
If you’re comfortable playing pickleball and know the basics of scoring and rules, you’ll fit right in. We welcome players of all skill levels who are ready to play.Do I have to commit for the whole season?
Nope! Our league is ongoing. You pay by the month, and can stay in as long as you want. Just keep your membership active and come play. You can cancel at any time.What if I can’t come one week?
That's not a problem! Each week you'll select if you'll be in attendance. Since membership is ongoing, you’re welcome to miss as many weeks as you need to. Your spot in the league is still secure, and we’ll see you back on the court the next time you can make it.When and where do you play?
We play every Monday evening at the TCU Tennis Center in Fort Worth. We may add other days and locations in the future.How much does it cost?
Membership is $55/month. This includes 4-5 league nights per month, depending on how many Mondays that month.Can beginners join?
We recommend you already know the basics of pickleball before joining. If you’re brand new to the sport, we suggest getting a little practice first so you’ll have more fun during the games.Do I need to bring anything?
Bring your paddle, a ball, a water bottle, and a friendly attitude! Courts, friends, and fun are all provided.How do I sign up?
Just click here, register, and you’re in. Once you sign up, you’ll get all the details you need to start playing with us. You'll also get access to our app, which you can use to RSVP and track your progress.What makes this league different from just drop-in play?
The Fort Worth Pickleball Club gives you consistent weekly games, where you'll see the same people week after week. It's not just random pick-up matches. You'll be matched against players of similar skill and intensity.What should I expect?
Each week you’ll be matched with three other players and play three games together. After league play wraps up, lots of people stick around to keep playing and mix in with others, which is a great way to meet more of the club. If you do well, you’ll move up to more advanced courts, so there’s always room to grow your game.What if I want to take a break?
You can pause your membership at any time, whether it’s for 1, 2, or 3 months. When you’re ready to return, just pick back up and jump back on the court with us. We'll all take a winter break from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
We've got a few things you need to know below, but Mostly we just have a lot of fun. Let us know if you have questions or go here if you're looking to log in.What pickleball rules do we use?
This league will follow the standard rules set up by USA pickleball. You can review a summary of these rules here. All games will be self-officiated. Unsportsmanlike and dishonorable conduct will never be tolerated. All games will be played first to 11 points, win by 2.Where do I go at the TCU courts?
You can park for free in the parking lot and walk in the gate of the tennis center. No need to check in at the pro shop, you can walk right down to the pickleball courts, which are in the southwest corner. If you don't know where to go, just follow the people with pickleball paddles.What time should I show up?
The courts open for us at 7pm. You can warm up from 7pm until games start at 7:30pm. Most people show up around 7:15pm. Please arrive before 7:30pm out of respect for your fellow players. Many people stay afterward to hang and play more. You are welcome to stay until 9:00pm when the courts close.How does the league work?
Each week you'll get matched up with 3 other people on a court. You'll play 3 games with them, one game with each partner. Most people stay after those 3 games to hang out and keep playing. At the end of the evening you'll report back how many of the 3 games you won. The next week your court will be assigned based on your performance in previous weeks.I have to RSVP each week!?
Yeah you do! You can't play pickleball with 3 people, so someone not showing up affects everyone. We ask you to rsvp each week to keep RSVPs accurate. If you RSVP yes and don't show up there is a $25 no show fee.When can I rsvp each week?
You can RSVP starting 1 week before, all the way up until 10 hours before. So for 7pm league games, you have until 9am on the day of to rsvp.What if I forgot to RSVP?
Message us! We might be able to get you in anyway. Can't make any promises, but we'll try. In the future, please RSVP before the cut off to guarantee a spot.What if I need to change my RSVP? Or cancel last minute? Or just not show up?
If we're still in the RSVP window, you can change it yourself. If it's within 10 hours of play, message us if you can no longer attend. There is a $15 late cancellation fee from 2-10 hours before play. Within 2 hours it's a no show, which is a $25 fee. This is because not showing up last minute makes it very difficult for us to find a replacement, which we must do so everyone can still play.Can I bring a friend one week?
Maybe! Message us and we'll see if we have a spot for them! The more notice, the more likely we can accommodate! Bringing a friend is $15. Also, we'll assume you want them on your court unless you tell us otherwise.How does the leaderboard work?
You can view the leaderboard based on a few date ranges, and it shows the total number of points for each player. You get points by winning games. The higher the court, the more points you get. A win on court 4 is 4 points, while a win on court 7 is 7 points. If we had a court 20, it would be 20 points.