CROSS COURT PICKLEBALL NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
WHAT A WEEKEND!
We’re wrapping up September on a high after an incredible weekend of pickleball at Cross Court!
Yesterday, we hosted our 2nd Annual Charity Team Tournament in support of the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, and we want to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, donated and helped make the day such a success.
Together, we raised more than $5,000 for the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation!
A huge congratulations to our top three teams!
🥇 GOLD: Dink 182
Paula MacNeil
Katie Lake
Kevin MacRae
Jordon Labossiere
🥈 SILVER: Kitchen Party
Kara Redden
Emanuele Ermanni
Katie Pineiro
Nick de Lima
🥉 BRONZE: Dinkaroos
Kelsie Maloney
Stuart Johnston
Dana Holmes
Ian Cameron
A very special shoutout to The Happy Mondays, who took home the title of our top fundraising team! Michele James, Zack Chaisson, Gary Comeau and Stacy Bryan, thank you for putting so much effort into fundraising and helping us make an even bigger impact for the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation.
We also want to recognize IG Wealth Management for their generous donation. Thank you for supporting our event and our community!
And finally, a HUGE thank you to Bryce Dauphinee and Emmalee Dawn for helping run the tournament. From keeping things organized to helping the day run smoothly, we couldn’t have done it without you!
To everyone who played, donated, volunteered, cheered and supported the event, THANK YOU! It was such a fun day of pickleball for an incredible cause, and we’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year!
HELLO, OCTOBER!
A new month means a new round of leagues!
Several of our October leagues begin THIS WEEK, so if you’ve been thinking about joining, now is the time to grab your spot.
BEDFORD
Rec/Novice Mixed League 2.5 to 3.0
Sundays, October 4 to 25
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Separate Male & Female Registration
Women’s Level 2 Novice 2.5 to 3.0
Mondays, October 5 to 26
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Women’s 3.0+ Ladder League
Tuesdays, October 6 to 27
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Rec/Novice Women’s League NR to 2.5
Wednesdays, October 7 to 28
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
DARTMOUTH
Men’s NR to 3.0 League
Tuesdays, September 29 to October 20
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Mixed Team League 3.0 to 3.5
Mondays, October 5 to 26
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Novice Women’s League NR to 2.5
Wednesdays, October 14 to November 4
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
All leagues run for four weeks.
Registration is available through Mindbody. Don’t wait until the first night to grab your spot, some of our leagues fill quickly!
NEED A SUB? PLEASE KEEP IT IN YOUR LEVEL!
A quick reminder for everyone participating in our leagues:
If you’re unable to attend one week, it is your responsibility to find a substitute.
Please make every effort to find someone who falls within the advertised rating range of your league.
This is especially important on DUPR nights.
Players register for leagues expecting to play against others within a certain skill range, and bringing in a substitute significantly above or below that range can affect both the quality of play and DUPR results.
If you need help finding someone, post in our Facebook group as early as possible. There are usually plenty of players looking for an opportunity to sub!
DROP IN THIS WEEK!
Can’t commit to four weeks? No problem.
Drop-ins are a great way to get some games in, meet other Cross Court players and add a little extra pickleball to your week.
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 – 3.0+
DARTMOUTH
Wednesdays | 5:00 PM – Any Gender Novice
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM – 3.0+ Any Gender
Thursdays | 7:00 PM – 3.0+
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 3.0+
Please register through Mindbody before attending so we can keep numbers balanced and make sure everyone gets plenty of court time.
BRAND NEW TO PICKLEBALL? START HERE!
We hear it all the time:
“I want to try pickleball, but I don’t know how to play.”
Perfect. That’s exactly what our Intro to Pickleball sessions are for!
These two-hour sessions are designed for complete beginners. We’ll teach you the basics, including scoring, rules, positioning and fundamental shots, so you can leave feeling comfortable enough to start playing.
No experience required. No paddle required. No Cross Court membership required.
BEDFORD
Mondays | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
DARTMOUTH
Thursdays | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Bi-weekly
If you have a friend, family member or coworker who keeps saying they want to try pickleball, send them our way!
WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME?
Playing more games is fun, but sometimes improving means slowing things down and actually working on your shots.
That’s what Skills & Drills is all about.
These coached sessions focus on things like consistency, shot selection, dinking, resets, positioning, strategy and the skills that will help you become a stronger player.
BEDFORD
Tuesdays | 5:00 PM
DARTMOUTH
Wednesdays | 9:00 AM
Register through Mindbody or HERE to reserve your spot.
LOOKING FOR MORE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION?
Private and semi-private lessons are available for players who want to focus on specific areas of their game.
1 player | $60/hour
2 players | $40/hour each
3–4 players | $30/hour each
Whether you’re brand new, trying to clean up a particular shot or looking for some strategy help, lessons can be tailored to what you want to work on.
Email info@crosscourtpickleball.ca to arrange a lesson.
A QUICK COURT ETIQUETTE REMINDER
We all want great games, and sometimes the little things make the biggest difference.
Please remember to be respectful of the players on your court.
Call the score clearly before serving, return stray balls safely, avoid walking behind or through another court while a point is being played, and give your partner the same encouragement you’d want from them.
And remember, we all have bad shots, bad games and bad days.
Pickleball is competitive, but it should still be fun.
Be the person people look forward to sharing a court with.
TIP OF THE WEEK: STOP TRYING TO WIN EVERY POINT WITH ONE SHOT
One of the biggest differences between developing players and more experienced players is patience.
Not every ball needs to be a winner.
Sometimes the best shot is simply one that keeps you in the rally and makes your opponent hit another ball.
Instead of thinking:
“How do I win this point right now?”
Try thinking:
“How do I make them hit one more shot?”
Keep the ball low. Stay patient. Wait for the attackable ball.
You don’t always have to create the winner.
Sometimes you just have to avoid being the one who makes the mistake.
DID YOU KNOW?
Communication between partners can make a HUGE difference, especially when the game gets fast.
Simple calls like “mine,” “yours,” “bounce,” “out” and even a quick reminder like “we’re good” can keep both players focused and prevent confusion.
And don’t underestimate the value of encouraging your partner after a mistake.
A quick paddle tap and “next one” can do a lot more for your team than pointing out what just went wrong.
Good partners don’t just play well together.
They help each other play better.
LET’S START OCTOBER STRONG!
September was a busy month at Cross Court, and we’re excited to keep that momentum going into October.
Thank you again to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Charity Team Tournament and to our entire Cross Court community for continuing to show up, play, compete and support one another.
Whether you’re starting a new league, jumping into a drop-in, taking your first Intro class, working on your game or just booking a court with friends, we’ll see you on the courts!
Cross Court Pickleball
Bedford & Dartmouth
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