CrossCourt Pickleball Newsletter – September 29, 2025
- Steve Skinner
- Sep 29, 2025
- 4 min read
Where competition meets community, every game.
🍁 Fall Play Keeps Rolling!
September may be wrapping up, but our courts are only getting busier. Leagues are heating up, DUPR-rated drop-ins are filling fast, and Skills & Drills are giving players that extra edge. Thanks to everyone who’s been showing up, the energy has been incredible!
Gear Up in Style! 🎾
Exciting news, the Cross Court Pickleball 2025 Fan Store is now open! Whether you’re a player, a fan, or looking for gifts, this is your one-stop-shop for premium Cross Court apparel and merch.
• ✅ All items come with helpful sizing guides so you can get the perfect fit.
• 🚚 Orders are delivered right to your door (please allow 2–3 weeks after purchase).
Don’t miss out, show your Cross Court pride in style this season!
Sharpen Your Skills This Fall 🍂
Cross Court is thrilled to host Joel Pelletier and the Taylored Pickleball Academy in Halifax from October 17–19! This three-day clinic series is built to boost your technique, strengthen your strategy, and give your game a competitive edge.
🔥 Spaces are limited, secure your spot now!
👉 Register here: tayloredpickleballacademy.ca
👉 Full details at: www.CrossCourtPickleball.ca
🏆 Atlantic Pickleball Championships
What a weekend of incredible pickleball at the Atlantic Pickleball Championships! 🎉
We want to send a big congratulations to all the CrossCourt members who competed. Your effort, determination, and sportsmanship on the courts made us proud to cheer you on. An extra round of applause for those who came away with medals, an amazing accomplishment in such a competitive field!
Whether you won hardware or simply pushed your game to new heights, you’re helping raise the level of pickleball in Atlantic Canada, and we’re thrilled to see so many of you out there.
Head over to our Facebook page and share some of the photos you snapped during Atlantics, we’d love to see them.
LEAGUE UPDATES
DARTMOUTH
Dartmouth Women’s 3.0+ League
Mon Oct 06 2025 – Oct 27 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dartmouth Women’s 3.0–3.5 Teams League
Tue Oct 07 2025 – Oct 28 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dartmouth Rec/Novice (Level 2) Mixed League (Age 55+) (Female Registration)
Mon Oct 13 2025 – Nov 03 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dartmouth Rec/Novice (Level 2) Mixed League (Age 55+) (Male Registration)
Mon Oct 13 2025 – Nov 03 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dartmouth Novice Women’s League
Wed Oct 15 2025 – Nov 05 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
BEDFORD
Bedford 3.0–3.5 Mixed Doubles Team League
Fri Oct 10 2025 – Oct 31 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bedford Rec/Novice Mixed League (Female Registration)
Sun Oct 12 2025 – Nov 02 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bedford Rec/Novice Mixed League (Male Registration)
Sun Oct 12 2025 – Nov 02 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bedford Women’s 3.0++ Ladder
Tue Oct 14 2025 – Nov 04 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
All league scheduling runs through the Swish App (also available on tablets at CrossCourt). Remember to check match times & arrive 10–15 mins early.
DROP-IN SESSIONS
DARTMOUTH
• Women’s 3.0+
Wed, Oct 1 & 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed, Oct 1 & 8 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• All Levels
Fri, Oct 3 & 10 | 9:00 AM
• Women’s Doubles 2.6–3.2 (DUPR Rated)
Sat, Oct 4 & 11 | 9:00 AM
• Men’s Doubles 2.6–3.2 (DUPR Rated)
Sat, Oct 4 & 11 | 9:00 AM
• Novice Drop-In
Sat, Oct 4 & 11 | 1:00 PM
The DUPR-rated drop-ins aren’t filling up. If numbers don’t pick up soon, we may need to remove them from the schedule to make room for other programming. If you’d like to keep this opportunity available, be sure to sign up and spread the word to your friends!
BEDFORD
• 3.0+
Thu, Oct 2 & 9| 10:00 AM
• 3.5+
Sun, Oct 5 & 12 | 5:00 PM
If you can’t make your league game, it’s your responsibility to find a sub. Subs must be CrossCourt Members and meet the DUPR requirements.
Skills & Drills – Find Your Fit 🎯
Hone your game with sessions designed for your level.
DARTMOUTH
• Wednesdays 9:00 AM
• Thursday 5:00 PM
BEDFORD
• Tuesday 5:00 PM
Private & semi-private lessons also available — email us to book.
Coaching Tip: “Third Shot Drop”
Here’s a tip to improve your consistency with your third shot:
• After the return, focus on using a soft, controlled drop shot into the kitchen.
• Aim low over the net (just over), use a short backswing, and follow through gently.
• Practice this in drills: one partner feeds low returns, the other practices 30 drop shots.
• Why it helps: sets up your transition to the net; reduces opponent attacking opportunities.
Stay Fit and Injury-Free with Spring Physiotherapy!
This Week’s Tip: Building Forearm Endurance for Pickleball Players
Tired arms mid-match? Build forearm stamina with these:
Wrist Roller: Use a dowel or broom handle with a string and light weight. Roll the string up and down using only your wrists. Do 2 full rolls in each direction.
Towel Twists: Hold a rolled-up towel and twist it in opposite directions with each hand. Alternate directions for 1 minute.
Sore from Atlantic Pickleball Championships? Don’t let muscle soreness be the lasting memory of the tournament. A massage can help you recover faster, loosen up tight spots, and leave you feeling ready for the rest of your day. Treat yourself — you earned it!
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