Gender Doubles League : MENS

The Format

A weekly pickleball league split into two separate divisions:

• Men's League — 6 pairs

• Women's League — 6 pairs

Each division runs its own round robin — every pair in a division plays every other pair across the season.

When

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm–9:30pm

• 7:00–7:10 — Ladies' warm-up

• 7:10–7:20 — Men's warm-up

• 7:20–9:30 — Matches: Men's and Women's leagues alternate round by round (5 rounds each, 12 min per round: 10 min game + 2 min turnaround)

How Matches Work

• Games are played to 10 minutes or first to 15 (whichever comes first), with a 2-minute turnaround between games

• 3 courts running simultaneously

• Each pair plays a new opponent every round

Scoring & Standings

• Win = league points, with point differential as a tiebreaker

• Standings updated and posted weekly

• Positions 1–6 tracked separately for Men's and Women's leagues

Substitutes

• Subs are allowed on regular league nights

• No subs on Championship Tuesday — pairs must play as they registered

• PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH)

• In the event of injury, the league organiser must approve any substitution

Full Rules

Match Format

• Games played to 10 minutes or first to 15 points, whichever comes first

• Win by 2 where time allows; if the clock runs out, highest score at the 10-minute mark wins

• Standard pickleball serving rules apply (underhand serve, diagonal court, one serve per side unless partner rule applies)

• Non-volley zone ("the kitchen") rules apply as standard

• Traditional side-out scoring

Conduct

• Turn up on time — late arrival may mean forfeiting your round

• Self-officiated; disputes settled by mutual agreement, organiser has final say if needed

• Respect the 2-minute turnaround — be ready

Attendance & Subs

• Can't make it? Let the organiser know in advance so a sub can be arranged

• Subs allowed on regular league nights only — not on Championship Tuesday

The final Tuesday of each month is Championship Tuesday.

• Top 3 in each league play off for podium positions (1st–3rd)

• Positions 4–6 in each league play off for placings (4th–6th)

• Winners crowned across both divisions, with medals/presentation to close the night