Pickleball League (Info/How To Register)

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BASIC INFORMATION:
FwF is an adult, coed league and anyone 18+ can play!

  • Wednesday SPRING Pickleball – registration is CLOSED!
     Games take place beginning on April 3, 2024 – typically 7PM or later.
  • The Pickleball Playground hosts us. They are located at:
    2810 Ball Camp Byington Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931
  • Register prior to 2 weeks before games begin to save $5 (details below).
  • Games last roughly an hour & you have the court for the hour (see further down for details).
  • We play indoors during Winter season. We play outside during other seasons with indoor as a backup.
  • We will host a practice or beginner’s night 1 week prior to the season starting.
    Your team captain will share info on this as we provide it.
  • We will work with your schedules! Just send us your request prior to the schedule releasing.
    ***See further below for FULL rules/details


HOW TO REGISTER:

  • Click the “REGISTRATION” tab above to officially register on our site.
    If you have already registered once before, then just log-in if you aren’t already.
  • After you complete this step then click on the “MAKE PAYMENT” tab and complete check-out.
  • NOTE: you are not registered to play on a team until you submit payment.
    Registering on the site only creates an account on here. Make sure payment is submitted!
  • SIGN ON AS A FREE AGENT OR WITH A FRIEND!
    If you don’t have a team, that’s ok!
    In the team name field just type “free agent” or “free agent with (name)” to be placed with a friend.
  • EARLY REGISTRATION COST is $60 for 8 nights total of play in the league.
    Pay prior to 2 week before games beginning to save!
  • LATE REGISTRATION COST is $65 if registering after the 2 week prior deadline.
  • Team captain must register the team first unless you are registering as a free agent (to be placed with a random team).
  • Team captains choose the team colors. Any color you choose will revert to what your captain picked.

FwF TEAM SHIRTS ARE OPTIONAL BUT TEAMS MUST MATCH IN SHIRT COLOR!
Purchase an official Fun with Friends Pickleball League soft tri-blend shirt at a discount for playing!
Only $15 at checkout, just select the option. If you don’t know your team color or are a free agent, leave the color choice blank. 
The FwF shirt comes with several discounts at area locations.
See the full FwF Shirt Discount list HERE!
NOTE: If you register 2 weeks or less prior to the season start date, your shirt will arrive very late into the season.

LEAGUE INFO & RULES:

  • PICKLEBALL RULES: coming soon

  • Balls are provided by the league. We have a limited amount of paddles to loan out. If you can, please buy your own paddle. If you can’t, no worries as we will have loaners. 

  • Best 2 out of 3 set of games every night of league play but you MUST play all 3 games.
    Scores count as tie-breakers for standings. Each set plays to 11.

  • 5 players per team minimum required (no maximum). With at least 2 being females.
  • You can add players to your team up to week 4. No players can be added after week 4, rosters are locked.
  • Substitute players are not allowed, only registered/paid team players can play for designated team.
  • We play mixed doubles. However, the only gender requirement is on the females.
    There is no other gender requirement for a team.
  • IF YOUR TEAM DOESN’T REGISTER UP TO 5 PLAYERS, YOU WILL RECEIVE FREE AGENTS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. Even if you ask us not to. We are sorry but all teams must meet the minimum.
  • Free Agents will not be assigned until 5-7 days prior to the season starting. If you have questions, please reach out!
  • You will get a minimum of 8 nights of play guaranteed. This time-frame includes a playoff week to determine the champs!
  • Teams will call out their own faults. If we need a night to go over rules and teach, we can work this in. There will be a league “captain’s chat” where we can quickly communicate with captains and help set-up such a night if need be.

THINGS YOUR TEAM WILL NEED:

  • Matching shirt colors. Get an optional FwF shirt at registration or coordinate on your own.
  • Having your own paddle is recommended. 
  • Per the location, you must wear court compatible shoes to not destroy their courts.
  • Outside of that, everything else is optional and up to you!


AWARD:

  • Winning team gets a picture with the FwF Pickleball Trophy and their team plaque added to it!
    Winning team also gets the option of custom FwF Championship Medals or can visit our champs store coming soon to obtain another prize.