CROSS COURT PICKLEBALL NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 24, 2026
FALL IS ALMOST HERE AT CROSS COURT!
We’re heading into the final week of August, and September is right around the corner!
That means busier courts, new leagues, more drop-ins and lots of opportunities to get back into a regular pickleball routine at Cross Court Bedford and Dartmouth.
If your paddle hasn’t seen much action this summer, now is a great time to dust it off!
FALL LEAGUES ARE HERE!
Our fall leagues have officially been announced!
We have options coming to both Bedford and Dartmouth for different levels of play, giving you a chance to get consistent games each week with players around your level.
Leagues are a great option if you want regular weekly play without having to organize your own group or court.
BEDFORD
Rec/Novice Mixed League 2.5–3.0
Sundays, September 6–27
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Mixed 3.0+ League
Sundays, September 6–27
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Women’s Level 2 Novice 2.5–3.0
Mondays, September 7–28
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Women’s 3.0+ Ladder League
Tuesdays, September 8–29
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Rec/Novice Women’s League NR–2.5
Wednesdays, September 9–30
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Women’s 2.6–3.2 Ladder League
Fridays, September 11–October 2
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
3.0–3.5 Mixed Doubles Team League
Fridays, September 11–October 2
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Rec/Novice Mixed League 2.5–3.0
Saturdays, September 12–October 3
4:00 PM–6:00 PM
DARTMOUTH
Novice Any Gender League 2.5–3.0
Sundays, September 6–27
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Mixed Team League 3.0–3.5
Mondays, September 7–28
7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Women’s 2.6–3.2 League
Tuesdays, September 8–29
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Novice Women’s League NR–2.5
Fridays, September 11–October 2
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Registration is open now! Head to our website or Mindbody to choose your league and sign up.
We’re looking forward to a busy September and another great round of leagues at Cross Court!
2ND ANNUAL CHARITY TEAM TOURNAMENT
September 25–27 | Cross Court Dartmouth
September is getting closer, and so is our 2nd Annual Cross Court Charity Team Tournament in support of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation!
This is an MILP-style team tournament with teams of four.
Divisions
DUPR 12 Max
DUPR 14 Max
DUPR 16 Max
DUPR 18 Max
DUPR 18 Min
One player registers the entire team, and we’ll contact you afterward to confirm your roster and division.
PLAY FOR FREE BY FUNDRAISING!
Teams that raise $300 or more for the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation will have their tournament registration fee covered.
Use code TEAMFUND2026 when registering to bring your registration total to $0. We’ll then connect your team with the Foundation to get your fundraising page set up.
If your team raises less than $300 by September 9, the remaining balance will be due as your registration fee.
There will also be door prizes, tournament prizes and a special prize for the team that raises the most money!
Registration closes September 9.
The tournament schedule will be released after registration closes.
BOOK A COURT AND BRING YOUR CREW
You don’t always need an organized event to get some great pickleball in.
Grab three friends and book your own court at Bedford or Dartmouth!
Court rentals for Casual Members are just $23.50 per court, per hour before tax.
Split four ways, that’s less than $6 per person for an hour of pickleball!
Our Casual Membership is just $27 per year and gives you access to Cross Court court rentals, leagues, drop-ins and other programming.
If you play more often, check out our Serious and Pro memberships for additional savings.
WEEKLY DROP-INS
Want to play without committing to a full league? Jump into one of our weekly drop-ins!
BEDFORD
Tuesdays 6:00 PM | Youth
Tuesdays 7:00 PM | 3.0–3.5
Wednesdays 6:00 PM | Rec/Novice
Thursdays 10:00 AM | 3.0–3.5
Fridays 1:00 PM | 3.0+
Saturdays 10:00 AM | 3.0–3.5
Sundays 5:00 PM | 3.5+
DARTMOUTH
Wednesday 5:00 PM Any gender novice
Wednesday 7:00 PM 3.0+ Any Gender
Thursdays 6:00 PM | Rec/Novice
Saturdays 9:00 AM | 3.0+
Register through Mindbody before attending to reserve your spot.
NEW TO PICKLEBALL?
We all know someone who keeps saying they want to try pickleball. This is your sign to finally bring them along!
Our Intro to Pickleball sessions are designed for complete beginners. We provide the equipment and teach the fundamentals so you can learn the game before jumping into regular play.
Bedford
Mondays | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Dartmouth
Thursdays | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Bi-weekly
No experience or equipment is required.
Intro to Pickleball is also the only Cross Court program that does not require a membership.
WANT TO WORK ON YOUR GAME?
Sometimes playing more games isn’t the answer. Taking time to actually work on specific shots can make a huge difference.
Our Skills & Drills sessions give you dedicated time to work on technique, consistency, positioning, strategy and shot selection.
Bedford
Tuesdays | 5:00 PM
Dartmouth
Wednesdays | 9:00 AM
Register through Mindbody to reserve your spot.
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE
Want some one-on-one attention or have something specific you’d like to improve?
Private lessons can be tailored to your game, whether you want help with serves, returns, dinks, resets, positioning, strategy or overall consistency.
Rates
1 player | $60/hour
2 players | $40/hour each
3–4 players | $30/hour each
Email info@crosscourtpickleball.ca to arrange a lesson.
LEAGUE PLAYERS: PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR SUBS!
Fall leagues are starting soon, so here’s an important reminder for everyone joining us.
If you know you’re going to miss one of your league weeks, please make every effort to find a substitute.
A missing player affects everyone on the court, so finding a sub helps keep games balanced and ensures everyone gets the amount of play they signed up for.
The Cross Court Facebook group is a great place to post when you need someone to fill in.
Thank you for helping our leagues run smoothly!
TIP OF THE WEEK
Get to the kitchen, but don’t rush getting there.
Yes, getting to the kitchen line is important, but charging forward no matter what ball is coming back can put you in trouble.
If your third shot is high, stay back and prepare for the attack.
If your shot gives you an opportunity to move forward safely, take it.
Sometimes you’ll reach the kitchen in one move. Other times it may take two or three shots.
The goal isn’t to get there first. The goal is to get there under control.
DID YOU KNOW?
The middle ball isn’t automatically the forehand player’s ball!
Who should take it can depend on positioning, which player is under less pressure, where your opponents are and what shot each player can hit effectively.
Good partners talk about these situations before and during games.
A quick conversation about who takes the middle can save a lot of those awkward moments where both players swing… or neither one does!
SEPTEMBER IS ALMOST HERE!
We’re excited to head into another busy fall season with all of you.
Whether you’re joining a league, coming to a drop-in, booking courts with friends, working on your game or getting ready for the Charity Team Tournament, there are plenty of reasons to get on the court.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page and your email for new programming, events and announcements.
See you on the courts!
Cross Court Pickleball
Bedford & Dartmouth
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