Join the Fun: Open Play at YYC Pickleball!

Open Play

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Open Play – All Are Welcome!

Welcome to YYC Pickleball

Open Play is a fun, social way to get on the courts, meet other players, and enjoy pickleball. Players rotate throughout the session, giving you the opportunity to play with and against different people.

We offer Open Play sessions at different skill levels based on DUPR ratings or YYC Pickleball club ratings to help create balanced and enjoyable games for everyone.

Please register for the Open Play session that matches your current DUPR or YYC Pickleball rating.

Not sure which level is right for you? Contact us and we’re happy to help!

Open Play Levels

Beginner/Novice

Perfect for newer players learning the game, building confidence, and developing consistency.

Intermediate

Designed for players with solid fundamentals who are ready for faster-paced rallies and more strategic gameplay.
For stronger competitive players with consistent shot control, court awareness, and advanced rally skills.

Intermediate Plus

Pre-Advanced

For highly competitive players preparing for Advanced-level play. Players at this level demonstrate strong consistency, strategic shot selection, court awareness, and the ability to maintain fast-paced rallies.

Advanced

High-level competitive play for experienced players only.
Advanced Rating Policy

Effective May 15, 2026, YYC Pickleball will only accept Advanced ratings issued directly by YYC Pickleball Club or a DUPR rating of 4.0+ with a minimum 60% reliability score.

Outside rating sessions or third-party assessments will no longer be accepted for Advanced Open Play registration.

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Open Play Sessions

Open Play Protocol

Applies to ALL Open Play

  • Depending on the session, the number of courts available for open play, and the total number of players, there may be “byes” — meaning some players will sit out each round. These byes will rotate every round robin to ensure fairness for all participants

  • All games are timed to 12 minutes – in that time, you can play 1 game, 2 games, 3 games, etc….you play until the timer goes

  • When timer is up, EVERYONE comes off the courts, looks at the next round robin line to see what number they are playing with, and on what court – and you head off to that court, the timer starts, and the next set of games begin

  • This round robin process repeats itself throughout the session, to ensure fair play time for everyone.

  • Specific levels of open Play is intended for players who meet the rating requirements outlined in the program title and description. Eligibility may be based on a YYC Pickleball Club Rating, DUPR Rating, or other specified criteria. To ensure balanced and enjoyable play for all participants, players must register only for sessions that match their current rating level.

YYC Pickleball reserves the right to adjust player placement or combine Open Play sessions when necessary to provide the best experience for all participants.

Open Play Rating Policy

Open Play sessions are organized by skill level using DUPR ratings or YYC Pickleball club ratings.

Players are expected to register for the session that corresponds with their current rating. YYC Pickleball reserves the right to review or update a player’s club rating as needed to help maintain balanced and enjoyable play.

Rating Changes:

If your DUPR rating changes or you receive a YYC Pickleball club rating, please ensure your profile reflects your current rating so you can register for the appropriate Open Play sessions.


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