Hello Pickleball Friends!

Summer is almost here and the courts are heating up with leagues, tournaments, socials, and exciting changes that will help us all play better and connect more deeply as a community

New Invite-Based Open Play Begins May 12th
We’re launching our new rating-based Open Play sessions this month!

Starting May 12, you’ll begin seeing Open Plays on Playtime Scheduler that use invite lists based on the club’s internal rating system. These sessions apply to players rated 3.0 and above, and each list is thoughtfully curated with micro-ratings (such as 3.0– or 3.0+) to keep games competitive, fair, and fun.

You may be invited to play with someone slightly below your level, just as someone once did for you. This is how we grow—together.

Here’s what to expect:

• You’ll receive an email from Playtime Scheduler when you’re added to a list.
• You’ll only see sessions you’re invited to based on your current rating.
• Players rated below 3.0 will continue with general Open Play until further evaluations are available.
• In many cases, adjacent ratings will play at the same time—allowing for natural crossover games, just like we’ve successfully done at the 4.0+ level.

We know how important pickleball is to each of you—it’s therapy, joy, identity, and friendship. This change has been made with tremendous care and intention, and we welcome your questions, feedback, and trust.

 
SYC vs. Auburn Club Tournament – June 21 & 22
The battle is back—who will take the trophy this year?

• June 21 – Women’s Divisions 2.5, 3.0, 3.25, 3.5
• June 22 – Men’s Divisions 3.0, 3.25, 3.5, 4.0
• Round Robin Format
• Snacks provided for players
• Food truck on-site for players & spectators
• Limited to 8 teams per club per division

Sign up here: https://linktr.ee/SYCPickleball
 

Spring Jam League – Starts June 9th

Our most casual and flexible league is back—and it’s open to the public!

• Levels 2.5–4.0 welcome
• 9 weeks of play with 2 weeks built in for makeups
• Matches assigned weekly (1–2 per week, best of 5 format)
• Players schedule their own matches for the week
• Invite a friend from another club—this is our only open league of the season!
• Sign up here: https://linktr.ee/SYCPickleball

Pickleball Social – May 23rd @ 5PM: Havana Nights

Let’s celebrate summer with music, laughter, and community!
Bring a dish to share (yes, we’re dreaming of cubanos  ), enjoy great company, and either play or cheer from the sidelines.

This is about celebrating all we’ve built together—don’t miss it!

Did You Know? Starting Point is FREE for All Members
If you haven’t already, take advantage of your complimentary 1-hour Starting Point appointment with a personal trainer.

•  Discuss goals (Pickleball of course)
• Go over your fitness and injury history
• Get a movement screen
• Learn which services are right for you

Schedule at the front desk or email our Fitness Director.

Youth Pickleball Is in Full Swing!

We’ve got 4th–8th graders rallying on the courts weekly thanks to Kim Hale and Todd Hoida, and our Youth Competitive Team is training hard with Coach Will—footwork, drops, blocks, and serious hustle.

You might even see them popping into Open Play now and then.
Give them a game—you’ll be amazed!

 
Thank you all for continuing to make South Yuba Club such a joyful, connected, and thriving pickleball community. We love seeing you out there and can’t wait for everything this season has in store.

See you on the courts,
The South Yuba Pickleball Team