Heartland Park Pickleball Ladder Leagues 2024 Update

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Club Membership is required to play in the ladders.

Club Membership for Players is $30/person or $50/couple.

Registration is now closed for most ladders on Global Pickleball Network. You can click on the link below and contact Jeff to find out what is still available. 

https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/home/3593-park-rapids-pickleball-league

You can go to the "Become a Member" tab above and fill out form or attend the Kick-off Meeting on May 28th.

June 3rd-August 26th  

8-9:15 am and 9:15-10:30 am.

THIS LADDER IS NOW FULL!

This ladder is similar to ones we have done the past few years at Heartland Park. Matches will be scheduled each week using all players who are “available” that week. You need to enter your unavailable times into the system. You will move up and down the ladder based on your results each week.  A prize will be awarded to the top player. Please only register for this ladder if you feel you will be able to play most Mondays.

You can register for this ladder here:
https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/ladder-league/registerPage/3593_6490-monday-pickleball-ladder

June 4th- August 20th 5:30-7:00 pm

THIS LADDER IS NOT FULL!

This ladder will be run similar to the Monday morning ladder we have done the past few years at Heartland Park. Matches will be scheduled each week using all players who are “available” that week. You need to enter your unavailable times into the system. You will move up and down the ladder based on your results each week. Play will begin June 4th and end August 20th. A prize will be awarded to the top player. Please only register for this ladder if you feel you will be able to play most weeks. Note, we need to have at least 12 players register. And as noted earlier we will need a few subs to fill in as needed.

You can register for this ladder here:
https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/ladder-league/registerPage/3593_6739-tuesday-evening-pickleball-ladder

May 15- End of August 

Playtimes are arranged with the other team

Another popular option is this ladder which will require you to have a partner. You and your partner will challenge and be challenged by other pairs in the ladder. You will play all matches with your partner (pick wisely!) You will ascend and descend the ladder together based on the outcome of each match played. You set up match times convenient for you. One person of the winning pair will enter the scores into the system.

A prize will be awarded to the top team. There will be a double elimination playoff involving the top teams in August, which will determine the winning team.

You can register for this ladder here:
https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/ladder-league/registerPage/3593_6632-doubles-challenge-pickleball-ladder

(We ask that when scheduling challenge matches you do not do so during the popular morning times for open play 8-10:30 am.)

May 15- End of August 

Playtimes are arranged with the other player

This will be the 2nd year this ladder is offered. You will NOT need a partner for this ladder as you will be playing “singles”, and using just half the court (known as “skinny singles”). You will challenge and be challenged by other players in this ladder. You will ascend and descend the ladder based on the outcome of each match played. You set up match times convenient for you and your opponent. The winner of a match should enter the scores into the system.

A prize will be awarded to the top player. There will be a double elimination playoff involving the top players in August, which will determine the winning player. This playoff is new for 2024!

The format of play will be “cross court skinny singles”, meaning only half of the court will be used. Rules are identical to doubles pickleball with the following exceptions.

Which half of the court you are covering depends on each player's score. The player with an even score plays from the even court (right). The player with an odd score plays from odd court (left). It's a great way to play all the scenarios; face-to-face, cross-court backhand, cross-court forehand.

Service continues until the server loses the point - you do not get 2 serves. So, when calling out the score, just say your score followed by your opponents' score. The winner should record the outcome in the GPN system after the match. The challenged player can decide the number of games to play (2 of 3 or 3 of 5) and the challenger can decide on the ball to be used.

This ladder was pretty popular last year with over 20 players and it is a lot of fun! Even though it is played on half the court, it IS aerobic as you are hitting every shot coming over the net. It is also great practice to improve your doubles game as we will play all the angles and it will help you to place your shots with more accuracy. Give it a try!

You can register for this ladder here:
https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/ladder-league/registerPage/3593_6636-skinny-singles-challenge-pickleball-ladder

(We ask that when scheduling challenge matches you do not do so during the popular morning times for open play 8-10:30 am.)