OUR PLAY LEVELS

🔵 EMERGING (aka 1.0 / Beginner) This is where new to the sport players will start. These sessions will be mentored by an Intermediate or Advanced player. Here you will get the real time game experience & confidence that you need to join in on Intermediate play. Emerging players will need to demonstrate that they understand the rules of the game and how to keep score, as well as other basic skills including the ability to sustain a short rally. This level is 100% organized and mentored by volunteer club members. The fee will be slightly higher.

❇️ NOVICE (aka 2.0-2.5) This level is for Novice players. If you are new to the game and not an “Emerging Player” you are a Novice player for our Club purposes.  This is where Novice players grow their skills in a safe & supportive environment on their journey to become Intermediate. Novice play is not mentored.  Novice players are required to learn and follow our Club mandated player rotation guidelines.

✴️ INTERMEDIATE (aka 2.5-3.5) This level is for Intermediate players. The majority of our club members land comfortably into the spectrum of Intermediate players. You will see the most plays scheduled for this cohort. Intermediate is a broad spectrum. Mutual respect, kindness and a whole lotta FUN lives here!

🔥 FUSION (aka 3.0-4.0) Fusion is a hybrid blend Intermediate & Advanced skill level players playing together on one court with the mutual goal of having FUN! Fusion is an opportunity for Intermediate level players to challenge themselves and grow their skills in a safe supportive environment; as well as a chance for Advanced players to practise some patience, a slightly softer game, and play to the level of the court. Please be mindful that you are playing with a Club that promotes mutual respect and kindness over competition.

🅰️ ADVANCED (aka 3.5+ and Competitive) Advanced is a level for skilled players who enjoy a faster and more competitive game. You must be a relatively skilled player to play in this level. While you can always expect a more challenging game in the Advanced level, all players are required to uphold our club mandate which requires us to prioritize mutual respect and kindness over competition. Advanced, just like all of our levels – should still be FUN for everyone!
The PCPC follows components of the Pickleball Canada 2 Digit Skill Based Rating System and the USA Pickleball Skill Ratings. Please refer to the information in these two links to self-identify your skill level.

https://pickleballcanada.org/ratings/2-digit-ratings/

https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/