Oct 6 Cross Court Newsletter
- Steve Skinner
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
🗞 Cross Court Weekly Update
Progress • Fun • Friendship
🎯 A Note on Skill Development and DUPR
In September, we made a change so that only the fourth week of each league counts toward DUPR ratings. We know this created discussion — many of you want all league games to count, and we understand why.
We didn’t make this decision lightly. We still believe it’s what’s best for both the club and your long-term development. DUPR isn’t about logging every match — it’s about consistent play, focused improvement, and working on specific parts of your game.
That’s the journey we want to help you take:
Work on your game.
Have fun.
Learn new skills.
Track your progress at the end of each month.
More games won’t automatically make your rating go up — improved skill will.
That said, if everyone in a league match wants it counted, just send us a photo of the Swish screen after your match. We’ll add it for you through the club — as long as all players agree and no one feels pressured.
💪 New Programming to Help You Improve
We know many of you want to raise your DUPR ratings — and we want to help.Our new fall lineup is designed to build skills, strategy, and confidence at every level.
Opening This Week:
🏓 Dartmouth Mixed 3.0–3.5 Teams League Mon, Oct 20 • 7:00–9:00 PM
🎯 Dartmouth – Reaching 3.0+ (4-Week Coached Session) Tue, Oct 21 • 5:00–7:00 PM
🏓 Bedford Mixed 3.0+ LeagueSat, Oct 18 • 2:00–4:00 PM
🏓 Dartmouth 3.5+ Mixed Teams LeagueFri, Oct 17 • 6:00–8:00 PM
🏓 Dartmouth Women’s 3.0–3.5 Teams League Wed, Oct 22 • 6:00–8:00 PM
Dartmouth Women’s 2.6-3.2 league Tuesdays 6-8pm
🧠 New to Pickleball?
Our Intro to Pickleball sessions are the perfect way to get started!No experience needed — we’ll provide paddles; you just bring your indoor shoes and a great attitude. Learn the basics, meet new people, and discover why pickleball is the fastest-growing sport around.
📍 Dartmouth: Every second Thursday, 7–9 PM📍 Bedford: Mondays, 7–9 PM
🏆 Elevate Your Game – Fall Clinics with Taylored Pickleball Academy
We’re thrilled to welcome Joel Pelletier to Halifax this fall!Join us October 17–19 for three action-packed days of coaching designed to sharpen your skills, build strategy, and take your game to the next level.
Spots are limited and filling fast — don’t miss out!
👉 Register today: tayloredpickleballacademy.ca👉 Full schedule: crosscourtpickleball.ca
🕒 Drop-In Schedule
🏟 Bedford
Tues 5 PM: Beginner & Intermediate Skills & Drills
Tues 6 PM: Youth Drop-In
Tues 7 PM: 3.0 & 3.5 Drop-In
Wed 6 PM: Rec/Novice Drop-In
Thurs 10 AM: 3.0–3.5 Drop-In
Sat 10 AM: 3.0–3.5 Drop-In🔗 Register for Bedford drop-ins
🏟 Dartmouth
Wed 9 AM: Skills & Drills
Thurs 6 PM: Rec/Novice Drop-In
Thurs 7 PM: 3.0–3.5 Drop-In
Fri 9 AM: 3.0–3.5 Drop-In
Sat 9 AM: 3.0–3.5 Drop-In
Sat 9–11 AM: 3.0+ Drop-In
Sun 5 PM: 3.5+ Drop-In
Women’s 3.0–3.5 Drop-In: Thursdays 10 AM🔗 Register for Dartmouth drop-ins
💬 Remember
It’s not just about DUPR.It’s about progress, fun, and friendship — be kind have fun. The foundation of everything we do at Cross Court.
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