Women's 4.5+ Ladder League

The purpose is to provide a centralized league where 4.5+ women can have fun while playing at the highest level of pickleball in The Villages. Play is structured for individual development in a competitive environment while showing respect for all participants. This league will hold try outs and the top 12 to 24 (depending upon court availability) teams will be selected and seeded. The remainder of players will be placed on the sub list.

Contact Renie Curry: 630-464-1263 with any questions.

“A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.” – George M. Moore Jr.

REGISTER THIS FALL FOR THE NEXT SEASON

Eligibility

  • Resident of The Villages (full-time or seasonal)
  • Must be aged 50+ during the year of registration

Format

  • Six games each week
  • Pick your own partner for the season
  • You must secure your own subs

Selection Process

  • All registered teams will be seeded and the top 24 teams will make the league
  • All others will be placed on the sub list.

Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

Attendance, Late Arrival, No Show Policy

Play starts at 10am. If a player is more than 10 minutes late and a sub has not been found, their first match will be forfeited. If the player fails to show by the start of the second match and no sub has been found, then their second match shall be forfeited as well. In either case, that player will be tracked as a No Show. A single No Show may result in removal from the league as determined by the Commissioner. More than one No Show will result in automatic removal from the league.

Play Suspended, Time-Out, Behavior Policy

One timeout is allowed per game. Hydration stops are allowed as needed. Medical timeouts are always allowed (15 minutes). If a player is unable to continue after their medical timeout, then any unfinished and unstarted games are forfeited.

Bullying, threats, or physical altercations will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the league.

If play is stopped due to weather, all completed games are counted and unfinished games are not.  Rainout dates are not rescheduled. 

Subbing Policies

1) Teams may select a permanent replacement for the remainder of the season. As necessary, subs can be brought in on a weekly basis.
2) If a sub turns down a request to play for a Team, they may not play for another Team that same week.
3) Subs must meet the league eligibility guidelines.