Weekly Newsletter-August 5, 2025

August is Serving Up Fresh Pickleball Vibes!

New month, same pickleball obsession 💥

August has officially arrived and so has your reminder to grab your paddle, hydrate, and bring the heat (or at least a good attitude 😅). Whether you’re leveling up your game or just here to laugh through a few dinks, we’ve got your weekly pickleball fix covered.

Taylored Pickleball Academy in partnership with CrossCourt Pickleball is hosting 3 great days of Pickleball Clinics in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on October 17-19, 2025.  Join TPA Lead Instructor Bret Shepley on the courts for dynamic sessions for advanced beginners to advanced players.  Coach Bret has over 40 years experience coaching, is an NCCP Level 2 Instructor and is Team Manager/Coach for the Canadian National Pickleball League Team Southwestern Ontario Brewers.  

There’s something for every skill level! Check out some of the awesome options available:

Taming The Power Game

Advanced (4.0+) Drill & Strategies 

Starting Strong: First 3 Shots

Doubles Strategy - Adv. Beginners 

Transition Zone Tactics

Drill & Play Soft Shots

Offensive Drills & Strategies

Defensive Drills & Strategies

Doubles Strategies Intermediate

Learn more about each of these clinics on our Facebook Crosscourt Pickleball. 

Sign up here: Clinics | Taylored Pickleball Academy

New leagues opening this week at CrossCourt:

Bedford Women's Ladder 3.0++ League (Tues 12-2pm / Starts August 19th) 

Bedford Rec/Novice Women's League (Wed 3-5pm / Starts August 20th)

Sign Up HERE!

Dartmouth Novice Women's League (Wed 5-7pm / Starts August 20th)

Sign Up HERE!

New to Pickleball? Start here.

Join us for a 2-hour Introduction to Pickleball session designed for beginners. You’ll learn the rules, scoring, and key skills in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Don’t have a paddle? We’ve got you covered with demo paddles available. Just bring clean indoor shoes, we’ll take care of the rest. Come ready to move, learn, and have fun.

Dartmouth Crosscourt

Thursday, August 7, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sign up HERE!

Bedford Crosscourt

Monday, August 11, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sign up HERE!

Upcoming Bedford Pickleball Leagues at Crosscourt 

Bedford 3.0–3.5 Mixed Doubles Team League

Aug 8 – Aug 29, 2025

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Fridays)

Bedford (Level 2) Rec/Novice Mixed League (Female Registration)

Aug 9 – Aug 30, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Saturdays)

Bedford Women’s 3.0++ Ladder

Aug 19 – Sep 9, 2025

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Tuesdays)

Bedford Rec/Novice Women’s League

Aug 20 – Sep 10, 2025

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Wednesdays) Sign up HERE or the Mindbody app.

Bedford Drop-In Pickleball Leagues

(NOT DUPR RATED) 

Looking to get more court time without the commitment?

Join one of our Drop-In Sessions, a fun, flexible way to get in some great games and meet other players! These sessions are not DUPR rated, so it’s all about play, practice, and connecting on the court.

No partner? No problem. Just show up, paddle in hand (or borrow one), and enjoy some casual competition.

Recreational Drop-In 2.5–3.25

Wednesday, August 6

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Perfect for players in the 2.5 to 3.25 skill range looking for a fun and relaxed environment to improve their game and meet new partners. No commitment needed, just drop in and play!

3.0–3.5 Drop-In

Saturday, August 9

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Geared towards intermediate players (3.0–3.5) who want competitive yet friendly matches. Great way to stay sharp and enjoy a morning of high-energy games!

3.5+ Drop-In

Sunday, August 10

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Geared towards players with a DUPR of 3.5 or above who want competitive but friendly play.  Sign up HERE or the Mindbody app.

Upcoming Dartmouth Pickleball Leagues at Crosscourt

Dartmouth Women’s 3.0+ League

Courts 3, 4 & 5

Mondays | August 11 – September 1, 2025

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🎾 For intermediate and above players looking for fun, competitive play.

Dartmouth Novice Women’s League

Courts 1 & 2

Wednesdays | August 20 – September 10, 2025

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🎾 Perfect for newer players ready to level up their skills in a supportive environment.

Sign up HERE or Mindbody app

DARTMOUTH DROP-IN SESSIONS

(Not DUPR rated) 

Looking to get more court time without the commitment?

Join us for our Dartmouth Drop-In Sessions, a fun, flexible way to get in some great games and meet other players! These sessions are not DUPR rated, so it’s all about play, practice, and connecting on the court.

No partner? No problem. Just show up, paddle in hand (or borrow one), and enjoy some casual competition.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

3.0+ Women’s Drop-In

📍 Courts 4 & 5

📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Open Drop-In

📍 Courts 1 & 2

📅 Monday, August 11, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Open Drop-In

📍 Courts 1 & 2 Sign up HERE or the Mindbody app.

✨ 🎾 Doubles Trouble?

Looking for a partner or want to shake things up? Ask around! Our community is full of fun, competitive players. Or post in our Facebook group, people love jumping in.

Quick Reminder:

📸 We love seeing your pickleball moments, tag @CrossCourtPickleball on socials and we might feature you (with or without your victory pose).

💧Don’t forget to hydrate and warm up (yes, this is your friendly nag).

Let’s make August one for the win column.

See you on the courts!

And remember: It’s not about winning… unless you’re two points from gold. 😏

The Crosscourt Team