PADDLE RACK INSTRUCTIONS
Here is what the sign currently says:
WELCOME TO THE HEARTLAND PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS!
Courts 1-3 are designated for Beginner to Intermediate Play (2.0 to 3.0) and Courts 4-6 for Intermediate to Advanced Play (3.0-5.0). You are welcome to pick where you want to play.
For Courts 4-6 use this paddle rack and place your paddle in the next open position from the left. The marker will show which foursome is next up. For Courts 1-3 use the paddle rack on the opposite side.
Some things to keep in mind:
· Even if a court is open and two players are waiting, place your paddles into the rack. When a court finishes, please rotate in the two waiting players.
· Advanced Players: Please encourage lower players to join you occasionally. We have all started out once and it’s a great way for them to learn. You never know who will be the next advanced player! Use that opportunity to teach, not to show off!
· Beginner and Intermediate Players: Don’t be afraid to play a game on the higher courts at times. It’s a great way to learn! Be teachable, ask questions. Most Advanced players love to share.
We encourage all PRPC Members to set good examples of welcoming new people and encouraging others to rotate players in with the paddle rack system.
Q&A
What are the white and red parts of the racks for?
At this point, the colors do not matter. Just put your paddle in the next open slot. If there are 4 extra players for one rack and you have all already played with each other you could put two each in the separate colors and mix in when two of the courts get done.
INJURY PREVENTION SPEAKER
July 10th Heartland Park - 7:00 pm
During our Appetizer potluck by the Courts we will have Physical Therapist Amy Forbes, DPT from St. Josephs Health CHI speak to our group about proper warm-up and injury prevention on the Courts.
Bring a lawn chair (and a simple snack to share if you wish) and join us to listen and learn. (You don't have to join the Round Robin before this to join us!)
NEXT DUPR Rating EVENTS
July 5th 5:00-7:00pm
Sign up on Swish!
We play Round Robin games and enter the scores into DUPR. It takes many games to get an accurate rating. Come and join us!
Download the Swish Sports app. When you have made a free account, click on Groups and find the Park Rapids Pickleball Club. Then you should be able to find the game. Contact us if you need help signing up.
You need a DUPR account to play. It's free at mydupr.com. Then go into your profile on Swish and connect your DUPR ID.
All set
Sign up for 2024 Membership
Cost: $30/person
$50/couple
(Your membership will be valid until May 31, 2025)
PRPC LEvel Up Lessons Mondays in August
4-week session for Club Members!
Mondays from 6-7pm at Heartland Park the Club offers Lessons for Advanced Beginners and intermediate players who want to learn more about strategy. (Probably levels 2.75 and above). Sign up on www.playtimescheduler.com or just come to the Courts! You can sign up for Membership at the Class.
Please bring a paddle and water and wear tennis shoes.
Order A T-shirt
Cost: $17
Women: Sizes S-XXL,
Color: Coral (Cotton Scoop neck T-shirt) OR Color: Light Gray (Moisture Wicking V-neck)
Men: Sizes S-XXL,
Color: Light Gray (Cotton T-shirt) OR Color: Blue (Moisture Wicking Shirt)
Click on the button below to print an order form.
Summer Ladder League Registration Still OPEN!
Register for Ladder League!
Membership in the Club is required to play ladders. You can register for the ladder and pay at the Spring Kick-off Meeting on May 28th or you can go to the "Become a Member" tab above and access the Membership form and mail it in with payment.
To sign up for the ladder leagues go to the "ladder" tab above and read the information and then follow the links to Global Pickleball Network.
(Be aware that it requires approval before it marks you eligible to sign up and may take a few hours after account set-up if you are new to GPN.)
Social and Playing Events for Club Members AUGUST 2025
Pickleball Fun Day!
- August 13th - 10:00am-12:00pm
- Sign up on Playtime Scheduler
- Limit of 24 with Waitlist.
- Consists of six different drill/game set-ups.
- Prizes for winners
- There will be an intermission with snacks provided after the third game.
The following games will be played:
1: Hit the mark - Serving Accuracy game
2: Dink Game with Ping Pong Ball
3. Double Bounce Game
4. 2 Players, 1 paddle and a Lob
5. Cross Court Dink Game
6. Last Person Standing Game
We have 4 Courts reserved for this and will have an Awards Ceremony at the end. If you have any questions, please contact or text Susie Ludwig at 712-560-2283.
Sign up with your friends and let's have some FUN! (You can text Susie and let her know who you want to be on a team with or just sign up and be put on a team.)
(Susie Ludwig will be faciliating this. The PRPC is hosting this fun game day for its Members.)
Queen's Court Ladies Event
- August 21st - 5:30-7:00pm
- Sign up on Playtime Scheduler
- Limit of 16 with Waitlist.
- Prizes for winners
- Refreshments afterwards
Club Round Robin - 2 Levels
- August 15th 5:00-6:30 Level 2.25-3.0
- 6:30-8:00 Level 3.25-4.0
- Sign up on Playtime Scheduler
Minor League Team Event
- August 24th - 3-6 pm
- This one is for the Advanced Players.
- Contact Tanja to sign up or wait to be contacted.
- Click here for rules, requirements and to sign up! This style is very fun but quite different.
- 7:00pm Dinner at 218 Venture Bar in Dorset for those interested. Please RSVP.
Dinner and Social at 218 Venture Bar
- August 24th - 7:00pm
- RSVP in chat feature or fill out contact form below.
DUPR Summer Games
- August 13th – 6:00pm Level 3.25-4.25 (GPN Rating)
- August 20th – 6:00pm Level 2.75-3.24 (GPN Rating)
- August 27th – 6:00pm Level 2.00-2.74 (GPN Rating)
- This is for Club Members who have their DUPR account connected to GPN.
- We will use your GPN Rating to place you but the scores will go into DUPR to hopefully make your DUPR more accurate.
- Sign up on GPN under the tournaments tab.
Playing Event
- August 30th - TBD
- Sign up will be on Playtime Scheduler.
Ball Machine Drills
- Sign up on Playtime Scheduler.
- Check Playtime Scheduler for weekly Ball Machine Drill sessions.
REgister Soon for Challenge Ladder! Play begins May 15th
Challenge Ladder
- Pick a Partner (or you can sign up without one and we will try to help you find a partner.)
- Make sure you have paid for Membership (button above)
- Go to Global Pickleball Network (GPN) and register for Challenger Ladder.
- You will receive emails from GPN alerting you to ladder start and challenges from other teams.
- Once Ladder opens you can go into GPN and challenge other teams in you level.
- Details about how to challenge and execute matches are under the ladders tab above.