Pickleball League (Info/How To Register)

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

  • Wednesday WINTER Pickleballregistration is OPEN!
    Games take place beginning on Jan 15, 2025 – typically 7:30PM or later.
  • Sunday WINTER Pickleballregistration is OPEN!
    Games take place beginning on Jan 12, 2025 – typically 5PM or later.
    SUNDAY NOTE: We will skip Easter, Mother’s Day & Memorial Day holiday weekends.
  • The Pickleball Playground hosts us. They are located at:
    2810 Ball Camp Byington Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931
  • IMPORTANT LEAGUE DIVISIONS INFORMATION:
    After your team is formed, your captain will notify the commissioner of your considered team’s skill level ranking as a whole. This is based on a 1.0 to 5.0. From that your team will be placed in either the Pickled or Cucumber Division for the season. This will be your division all throughout the season and playoffs, playing similar skill leveled teams. For your final regular season game(s), we will cross-over to have each division play one another. This will be at least the last regular season game sets but could be the final 2 game sets. In playoffs, you will ONLY play other teams in your division. Each division will have it’s own team of champs for the season!
    If you have questions regarding this, please reach out via the “contact us” link at the top of this page.
    See upcoming rules link below for full information on rules for this.
  • If we have 8 teams or less, all teams might play in the same regular season division and be separated only during playoffs based on final rankings. If this happens, you will still play in playoffs at your team’s skill level division.
  • Register prior to 2 weeks before games begin to save $10 (details below).
  • Games last roughly an hour & you have the court for the full hour (see further down for details).
  • We play indoors during all seasons.
  • Every free agent, person(s) without a team, DO get placed. Guaranteed, register with confidence!
  • We will work with your schedules! Just send us your request prior to the schedule releasing.
  • Kim Naylor is our Pickleball Commissioner. She operates under the
    FwF Knox account on Facebook. Feel free to message her on that account
    but note details in what it’s in regards to.
    ***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 INCENTIVE is $60 for 8 total games of play in the league.
    Pay prior to 2 week before games beginning to save!
  • REGULAR REGISTRATION COST is $70 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 FwF Sports 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.

  • Expect at least 1 night of double-headers each season.

  • 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 total games of play guaranteed.
    This time-frame includes a playoff week to determine the FwF Pickleball 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!
  • PLAYOFFS:
    Your team will play in either the Pickled or Cucumber Division for the regular season. In playoffs, you will only play other teams in your own division. With that stated, each division will have it’s own team of champs!
  • If we have 8 teams or less, all teams might play in the same regular season division and be separated only during playoffs based on final rankings. If this happens, you will still play in playoffs at your team’s skill level division.
  • Standings will determine who you play in playoffs. This tournament schedule will release the week before playoffs.


AWARD:

  • Each division’s championship team gets a picture with the FwF Pickleball Trophy for their respective division. They also get their team plaque added to that division’s trophy!
  • Winning team also gets the option of custom FwF Championship Medals or can visit our “winner’s circle” shop obtain another prize. See the “shop” via the tabs to view all that is available.