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518: Fall league lineups for Picklers & True, clinics, events and more
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#060 July 31, 2025 | Read on the web Can a 3.9 player can play in a 3.5 event?The answer is "Yes" in a PickleballTournaments event. I've had a few questions about the skill divisions for the Oct. 4 Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament. Parsing skill divisions is always a struggle especially within the PickleballTournament ecosystem. PickleballTournaments rounds down . So a 3.9 player is considered a 3.5 player, therefore a "Doubles 3.5 and under event" actually means it is for players 3.99999 and under. Ugh. It's confusing I knew I was in trouble when a fellow tournament director texted me with a question about the Bethlehem divisions. I've added some subtitles to the events in hopes that it clarifies things, but if you have questions about where you belong, you can email me at cathleen@pickleball518.com. (FYI: The $35 super early registration discount for the Bethlehem Tournament ends tonight at 11:45 p.m. https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/1bc6fc14-2868-4577-866b-fba493b6f125 ) Get back to your signature pickleball moves fasterYour signature moves make you who you are — from a strong forehand to a perfect dink. Don’t let pain put them on pause. The new orthopedics program from St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates makes it easier than ever to reduce pain, heal faster and get back in the game. Make your move at sphp.com/moves. SPONSOR
Reminder: Rensselaer County Legislature public forum on Aug. 6The Rensselaer legislature is holding a public forum on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. at the 99 Troy Rd. (Route 4), East Greenbush. A proposal to build 8 dedicated, outdoor pickleball courts behind the county office building on Route 4 in East Greenbush is on the agenda. » Add the meeting date to your calendar: https://calendar.app.google/apjRKA6arG3tBU9w7 Please attend the meeting and show your support!
Building on Love (BOL) hosts Pickle-BOL TournamentBuilding on Love is known for hosting one of the biggest ice hockey tournaments in the region and its holiday raffle tree fundraiser. Now the organization is venturing into pickleball. The Pikle-BOL tournament will be held at SPORTIME Schenectady on Sept. 19-21. Proceeds will directly benefit Building on Love's Family Grant Program, which provides temporary financial assistance to families caring for a child with a recent life-altering medical diagnosis such as cancer, a serious heart condition, or complications from premature birth. Register at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bolpb25 Upcoming tournamentsAug. 8-10 Hillhurst Summer Pickleball Brawl Aug. 22-24: True Tournament Series – Event 1 Sept. 6: The Capital Games Tournament Sept. 13-14: Mohawk Pickleball Club Summer Slam II Sept. 19-21: Pickle-BOL Tournament Sept. 20: Pickleball for the Ages (Raindate Sept. 21) Sept. 26-28: Upstate New York Pickleball Championship Oct. 4: Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament (Rain-date Oct. 5)
Capital Sweat hold a multi-sport Capital Games including pickleball at SPORTIMECapital Sweat, a local fitness community, is holding The Capital Games 2025 which will include , 3-on-3 basketball, ping pong, pickleball, tennis, and volleyball. SPORTIME is hosting the pickleball portion on Sept. 6. Ongoing club events at Picklers
What's coming up at SPORTIMENEXT BEGINNER CLINIC GUIDED OPEN PLAY (2.5–3.0) CARDIO PICKLEBALL Clinics and classes at Southern Saratoga YMCA
There are lots of choices for leagues this fall, and SPORTIME hasn't even released its full schedule yet. The contact information for all of our local indoor venues can be found here: List of indoor pickleball clubs in Capital Region Registration opens Sunday for Picklers fall leaguesRegistration opens on Sunday at 10 a.m. for Picklers Pickleball Club's fall leagues. From owner Gary Miller: "Included in our Fall league offerings the leagues is a new Team Round Robin League that we are very excited about - and it also includes a new feature, a season ending pizza social provided by Picklers. We are also offering an advanced league with cash prices for the top three finishers.
Also, this time round, instead of medals we will be awarding Championship T-shirts to the top three winners in each of our leagues.
Finally, and we may be crazy, but beginning this Monday, we are offering a $1 open play special. ... in short, all open play sessions will be $1 for the first three persons to register online one hour in advance." The club sent out a lengthy email to members and here is the summary: League play begins the week of September 7 and runs through the end of October. Tuesday Ladies Ladder League Open (All levels except beginner) 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Sunday Team Format
Team Match Format
Registration is open for Southern Saratoga YMCA leaguesSSYMCA league options include novice, advanced novice, low intermediate (Thursday night), high intermediate (Thursday night), women’s novice (Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m.), women’s high intermediate (Thursdays, 5:00–7:00 p.m.), high intermediate MLP (Major League Pickleball format), and singles. USSP (US Senior Pickleball) member benefits for Thursday night leagues consist of a $20 YMCA credit issued after the league begins for all registered USSP members, including returning participants. New Thursday night USSP players receive a league T-shirt, limited to one per player per year. Registration is available at www.cdymca.org.
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$1 Open Play at Picklers for first people to sign up
Beginning Monday, August 4th the first 3 players to register online for any Open Play Session will score a full 2-hour of play for just $1. The only stipulation is that you must register online at least one hour before the session is scheduled to begin.
After the first 3 registrations, Picklers regular pricing applies to others registering.
FYI: This special is so unique that CourtReserve doesn’t have the ability to be programmed to handle it. As such, while the system will charge you the regular fee and Picklers will manually refund the difference to your account.
Walk-ins are welcome, but the $1 offer is exclusive to advance online registrants only.
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- List of indoor pickleball clubs in Capital Region
- Map of pickleball courts in Greater Capital Region
- List of upcoming tournaments in Greater Capital Region
- List of pickleball instructors in Greater Capital Region
- List of pickleball social clubs in Greater Capital Region
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Cheers, Cathleen
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#061 Aug. 14, 2025 | Read on the web Share your pickleball stories Pete Lindemann, a pickleball organizer from Cobleskill, reached out to share news about a pickleball party they hosted in their community and to invite people to discover pickleball in Cobleskill. You can read Pete's full recap below in the "News" section. Pickleball518 loves to hear and share stories about your local pickleball happenings. Feel free to send your news and pictures to be included in the newsletter. Send them to...
#059 July 17, 2025 | Read on the web There are outdoor venues with lights Hi friend, my sincere apologies for misstating that the proposed East Greenbush courts would be the only large municipal venue with lights. I have since learned that Saratoga Spring's East Side courts have lights and the Crandall Park courts in Glens Falls have lights. Dang, I really blew that one. I've played at East Side many DAYS but never at night. I had even checked Google Street View prior to publishing and didn't...
#058 July 6, 2024 | Read on the web Rensselaer County considers 8 dedicated pickleball courts with lights The Rensselaer County Legislature will vote next month on a proposed project to build 8 dedicated, outdoor pickleball courts behind the county office building on Route 4 in East Greenbush. The plan calls for the courts to have lights, which would make it the only large outdoor court venue in the region with night-time play. Woot, woot. Also in the plan are permanent bathrooms and vending...