FAQs below include the following topics:
Skill Levels and Ages; Play and Play Time; Cancellation Process, Refund Fees, and Deadline Dates; Venue; Places to Stay and Eat
SKILL LEVELS + AGES
Is this open to all skill levels? All Ages?
Players with a skill level of 3.0 or above are welcome to register.
Players must be at least 14 years old to participate.
Are skill levels verified?
Yes. To ensure the best experience for all players, we will be verifying your skill level and will take your highest posted skill level: UTPR, DUPR, PickleballBrackets.com.
All players will wear Tyvek wrist bands that correspond with their verified skill level.
What if I don’t know my skill level?
Go to the USA Pickleball Association site and review the skill level descriptions. Definition of Player Skill Ratings
Do I have to play with only others in my skill level?
No, players can play at any skill level during open court time. But during competitive events, players must play at their verified skill level.
However, experience at two prior Pickle Jam events has shown us that most players get the most enjoyment out of the event by playing with others near their own skill level.
How will you have courts divided between skill levels?
We will have 18 courts available for play and will assign courts either by skill levels or a range of skill levels based on registrations. For example, if we have a high number of 4.0 players, there will be more 4.0 courts.
PLAY + PLAYING TIME
Do I have to play ALL the time?
No. Players are free to come and go as they wish. Players often take breaks and go visit many of the fantastic things to do and see in the area.
What score do we play to?
All games will be to 11, win by one.
How long will I have to wait to play between games?
Based on prior events, we’ve limited registrations to ensure that you should not have to wait much more than 30 minutes for your next game even during peak occupancy. There are many times throughout the day when wait times will be less than five minutes.
CANCELLATION PROCESS AND REFUND FEES AND DEADLINE DATES
What happens if I register but can’t come?
If you need to cancel your registration, please send us an email at [email protected] as soon as you know.
50% refund after 12/1. No refund after 12/31/23.
VENUE
Can others come and watch?
Yes! Others are free to come and watch, shop in The Flying Pickle’s Pro Shop, and get food and drink at The Kitchen.
Are there showers at the venue?
Yes, showers are available.
Will there be drinks, snacks, and spirits, available?
Yes. Check out The Flying Pickle’s The Kitchen.
PLACES TO EAT + STAY
Are there places to eat close by?
Yes, there are dozens of restaurants, fast food, and grocery stores within a two mile radius of the venue.
Are there places to stay close by?
Yes, there are at least a dozen hotels and motels within a two mile radius of the venue.