Cross Court Pickleball Newsletter – February 23

As we head into the final stretch of February, the courts have been busy, leagues in full swing, drop-ins filling, new players jumping into intro sessions, and familiar faces continuing to put in the reps.

We love seeing the momentum.

But momentum only works when it’s paired with the right mindset.

At Cross Court, we believe improvement comes from three things:

• Consistency

• Coachability

• Community

Whether you’re working toward a stronger DUPR, learning how to control your resets, or just building confidence in match play, growth happens when the environment feels supportive and structured.

Thank you for continuing to make Cross Court a place where players can compete hard and still encourage each other between points.

That balance matters.

League Standards & Sub Expectations

A quick reminder as leagues continue:

• Subs must match the level of the league

• If the league is DUPR-rated, your sub needs to know before they play

• League spots are not interchangeable across levels

This protects competitive balance and ensures ratings remain meaningful. Thank you for helping us keep leagues organized and fair.

Facility Reminder – Scent Free

We remain a scent-free facility at both locations. Please avoid perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented products. For some members, this isn’t just preference, it’s accessibility.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Dartmouth Leagues

Women’s 2.6–3.2

Wed Feb 25 – Mar 18 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

55+ Novice (2.5–3.0)

Mon Mar 02 – Mar 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM

Women’s 2.6–3.2

Mon Mar 2 – Mar 23 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Women’s 3.0–3.5 Teams

Wed Mar 04 – Mar 25 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Coached Novice/Beginners

Fri Mar 06 – Mar 27 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Youth Intermediate–Advanced (15 & Under)

Sat Mar 07 – Mar 28 | 9:00–11:00 AM

Reaching 3.0+

Tue Mar 10 – Mar 31 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Women’s 2.6–3.2 League

Tue Mar 10 – Mar 31 | 6:00–8:00 PM

SIGNUP HERE!

Bedford Leagues

Rec/Novice Mixed (2.5–3.0)

Sun Mar 01 – Mar 22 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Women’s 3.0++ Ladder

Tue Mar 03 – Mar 24 | 12:00–2:00 PM

Mixed 3.0+ (Male & Female Registration)

Sat Mar 07 – Mar 28 | 2:00–4:00 PM

Women’s 3.0–3.5 League

Thu Mar 12 – Apr 02 | 4:00–6:00 PM

3.0–3.5 Mixed Doubles Team League

Fri Mar 13 – Apr 03 | 6:00–8:00 PM

SIGNUP HERE!

Youth – Bedford

Coached Novice Youth League continues:

Bedford

Mondays starting March 2

6:00–7:00 PM

A structured, skill-based environment designed to build fundamentals properly from the start.

SIGNUP HERE

Drop-Ins: Stay Game-Ready

Drop-ins are ideal for:

• Extra reps between leagues

• Playing different styles

• Staying sharp without long commitments

• Building confidence before rated events

Weekly Drop-Ins

Bedford

Tue 6:00 PM – Youth

Tue 7:00 PM – 3.0–3.5

Wed 6:00 PM – Rec/Novice

Thu 10:00 AM – 3.0–3.5

Fri 1:00 PM – 3.0+

Sat 10:00 AM – 3.0–3.5

Sun 5:00 PM – 3.5+

Dartmouth

Thu 6:00 PM – Rec/Novice

Thu 7:00 PM – 3.0+

Fri 9:00 AM – 3.0–3.5

Sat 9:00 AM – 3.0+

Sun 5:00 PM – 3.0+

SIGNUP HERE!

Skills & Drills

Focused, coach-led sessions designed to translate directly into better match results.

Bedford – Tuesdays 5:00 PM (Beginner/Intermediate)

Dartmouth – Wednesdays 9:00 AM

If you feel “stuck” at a level, structured drilling is often the missing piece.

SIGNUP HERE!

Intro to Pickleball – Every Week

New players are joining weekly, and we’re proud of how welcoming our community has been.

2-hour sessions covering:

• Rules & scoring

• Basic strokes

• Positioning

• Game flow

Bedford – Mondays 7:00–9:00 PM

Dartmouth – Thursdays 7:00–9:00 PM

No experience needed. Equipment provided.

SIGNUP HERE!

Private Coaching

Looking to level up faster?

Private & small group sessions available with:

Andre

Gaston

Michael

Rates:

$60/hr – 1 player

$40/hr per person – 2 players

$30/hr per person – 3–4 players

Email: info@crosscourtpickleball.ca

A Final Note

Improvement is exciting. Competition is motivating. Ratings can be helpful.

But what truly defines Cross Court is how players treat each other when games are tight, when mistakes happen, and when someone is brand new.

Compete hard.

Encourage often.

Respect always.

See you on the courts,

The Cross Court Team

Choose kindness. Every time.