CrossCourt Pickleball Newsletter – August 18, 2025

Photo Credit: Daniel from Redbeard Visuals

Hello Pickleballers!

Hope your paddles are hot and your dinks are cooler, we’ve got plenty of action coming your way!

League Format Update-Starting This September

At CrossCourt, we’re always looking for ways to make leagues fun, competitive, and welcoming for everyone. Beginning in September, we’re introducing a small adjustment to the league structure that gives players more flexibility and balance between competition and development.

Here’s how it will work:

    •    Each league will still run for four weeks.

    •    The first three weeks will be non-DUPR rated—a chance to focus on playing, experimenting with strategies, getting comfortable with new partners, and enjoying the social side of the game without the pressure of ratings.

    •    The final week will be DUPR rated, so your matches still count toward your official rating.

    •    Team leagues will remain fully DUPR rated each week, keeping the competitive spirit strong.

This adjustment offers the best of both worlds: plenty of opportunities for competitive match play, while also giving players space to grow, learn, and refine their game in the early weeks.

Whether you’re building consistency, testing out a new serve, or just enjoying time with friends, you’ll have the freedom to play without pressure then finish strong with DUPR-rated matches.

This fall, we’re excited to keep CrossCourt leagues both fun and competitive, while supporting every player’s development. See you on the courts!

Fall Clinics with Taylored Pickleball Academy

Get ready! From October 17–19, 2025, we’re thrilled to host a weekend of clinics led by NCCP Level 2 instructor Bret Shepley, thanks to our ongoing partnership with Taylored Pickleball Academy. Whether you want to tame the power game or sharpen your defensive strategies, there’s something here for everyone. Book your spot now!

Win Your Dream Paddle

Score some court time and you might walk away with a brand new paddle!

Every 2-hour online court rental booked by August 31, 2025 enters you to win a Selkirk or Paddletek paddle (while supplies last). The lucky winner will be drawn in early September.

📸 Spotlight on Daniel – CrossCourt’s Photographer!

We’re excited to have Daniel from Redbeard Visuals capturing the action here at CrossCourt! His photos showcase the energy, fun, and community spirit that make our courts so special. From powerful rallies to candid smiles, Daniel’s work truly brings pickleball moments to life.

👉 Check out his latest gallery: Click Here (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPU2G2O5lhiPhRe-NuWtELHUpPD-ukrBoq7iiy5nTabPJLLwqpc_b7ghxIzIXwcJA?key=MnZqNWxUcWhHM3VJQnZhNUNraFNRZVUxZTg4a0VR)

📩 Want to connect with him?

🌐 Website: http://redbeardvisuals.ca

📧 Email: redbeardvisuals@outlook.com

📞 Phone: 250-826-6735

📸 Instagram: @redbeardvisuals (https://instagram.com/redbeardvisuals)

Keep an eye out during your matches, your best shots might just become your new favorite photo!

Free Massage Day for CrossCourt Members!

August 21st | 2:00PM–3:00 PM at CrossCourt in Dartmouth

At Spring Physiotherapy, we believe rest is part of the plan—not a break from it.

Your body works hard out there. Giving it time to reset helps you avoid injury, improve movement, and stay in the game longer.

That’s why, on Thursday, August 21st, we’re offering complimentary 10-minute massage sessions exclusively for CrossCourt members. 

Whether you're dealing with sore shoulders, tired legs, or just want to reset between matches, this is your moment to recharge—so you can keep doing what you love.

Spaces are limited, and reservations open onsite at 2pm.

Upcoming CrossCourt Tournaments

Get ready for some competitive fun!

Each tournament will feature round robin play with qualifiers, followed by single elimination playoffs and the best part? Everyone makes it to playoffs!

✔️ DUPR-rated games

✔️ $40 per person (pay at CrossCourt)

✔️ Arrive 45 minutes before your start time

Women’s Doubles 3.0+

📅 September 6

🕛 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Join Code: RGTk

Men’s Doubles 3.0+

📅 September 6

🕔 5:00pm – 9:00pm Join Code: ewzn

Mixed Doubles 3.25+

📅 September 13

🕛 12:00pm – 4:00pm Join Code: H1SH

Mixed Doubles 3.25 & under

📅 September 13

🕔 5:00pm – 9:00pm Join Code: hrXx

New Leagues Are Serving!

Spots are opening fast, here’s what’s on deck:

Bedford

Rec/Novice Mixed League

Sunday, August 24-September 14

10 am–12 pm

Women’s Level 2 Novice

Monday, September 1-September 22

4:00-6:00pm

Bedford Womens Doubles 2.6-3.2 Ladder League Friday, September 5-September 26

3:00-5:00pm

Mixed Doubles Teams League (3.0–3.5)

Friday, September 5- September 26

6:00-8:00pm

Sign up on Mindbody of HERE!

Dartmouth

Novice Women’s League

Wednesdays, August 20–September 10 5:00–7:00 pm

Mixed Teams League (3.0–3.5) Mondays,August 25–September 15  7:00–9:00 pm

Any Gender Novice League (Level 2) Fridays, August 29–September 19 5:00–7:00 pm

Womens Double 2.6-3.2 Ladder League

Tuesday, September 9-September 30

12:00pm-2:00pm Men's Team League Wednesday, September 10-October 1, 2025

8:00pm-10:00pm

Register easily via the Mindbody app or HERE!

Intro Sessions & Drop-Ins-New This Week!

Intro to Pickleball (2-hour crash course):

Bedford: Monday, Aug 25, 7–9 pm

Dartmouth: Thursday, Aug 21, 7–9 pm

Demo paddles available, just bring your enthusiasm and clean indoor shoes!

Signup on the Mindbody app or HERE!

Drop-In Sessions (non-DUPR rated):

Bedford:

Rec/Novice (2.5–3.25): Wed, Aug 13, 6–8 pm

3.0–3.5 Drop-In: Sat, Aug 16, 10 am–12 pm

3.5+ Drop-In: Sun, Aug 17, 5–7 pm

Signup using the Mindbody app or HERE!

Dartmouth:

Women’s 3.0+ Drop-In: Wed, Aug 13, 6–8 pm

Open Drop-In: Sat, Aug 16, 9–11 am

Open Drop-In: Mon, Aug 18, 9–11 am

Signup using the Mindbody app or HERE!

New DUPR-Rated Drop-Ins (Dartmouth)

Women’s 2.6–3.2 – Saturdays 9:00–11:00am

Men’s 2.6–3.2 – Saturdays 9:00–11:00am

As always, we’re so grateful to have such an amazing community here at CrossCourt. Whether you’re stepping onto the courts for the very first time, joining a league, or pushing your game to the next level, there’s a place for you here. Pickleball is more than just a sport, it’s friendships, laughter, and memories made one rally at a time.

Thanks for being part of our family, and we can’t wait to see you on the courts soon!

The CrossCourt Team