Summer Ladder Leagues
Waitlist
Thursday
Competitive League

Thursday Evenings
6:00pm - 8:45pm
July 10th - August 14th

Intermediate - Advanced
self-rating of 3.25 - 4.0
Scores reported to DUPR

2h 45m playtime, 2 rounds of play each week

$89

Waitlist
Friday
Competitive League

Friday Evenings
6:00pm - 8:45pm
July 11th - August 15th

Intermediate - Advanced
self-rating of 3.25 - 4.0
Scores reported to DUPR

2h 45m playtime, 2 rounds of play each week

$89

What

6-week ladder leagues.

These leagues are for players who enjoy playing challenging pickleball matches and are seeking to improve through organized play with players of similar skill.

The league will use a doubles format, but having a partner is not required! Each week you will be matched based on skill and performance.

When

Thursday Leagues
July 10th - August 14th
Rain makeup dates: 8/21 & 8/28, if necessary.

Friday Leagues
July 11th - August 15th
Rain makeup dates: 8/22 & 8/29, if necessary.

Where
Reserved and permitted with Seattle Parks

Ingraham High School
Tennis & Pickleball Courts

1819 N 135th St, Seattle, WA 98133

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Ready to play?
Register now, spots are limited.

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Frequently asked questions

Have a different question about how the league works and can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out by sending us an email or messaging us on Instagram and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

How does the league work?
The league will use a ladder ranking system. Each person is ranked individually, not as part of a team. Each week you will be placed on a court with 3 others based on your skill rating. You will play 1 game with each partner, switching partners after each game. Your total combined score determines your place for that "round". If you perform well you will climb the ladder and move to a more challening court! Every week each player will play ranked games with additional time for warmup, drills, and pickup games.
How is this different from regular Open Play?
Open play can be a lot of fun, but it can be frustrating at times. This league has permitted and reserved 6 pickleball courts at Ingraham HS (newly resurfaced & lighted courts!) with Seattle Parks and Rec and Seattle Public Schools, signups are limited to allow for all players to be playing simultaneuosly, no "stacking" or waiting. Open play can also result in unpredictable matchups with players of varying skill. The league will track all players performance across the season and will create the matchups based on skill.
How is this different from Tournament Play?
Tournaments can have skill mismatches due to players either unsure of what level they are, or players playing down (aka "sandbagging"). As the ladder league season progresses, players will naturally move into the right skill divisions which creates well-matched games. We also feel the ladder league provides a better value; 1 tournament can cost $100+ while only providing 3 games! This ladder league will feature 6+ games/week (6+ for 2 round sessions, 3+ for 1 round sessions) for 6 weeks!
Will this be fun?
Yes, we think so 😃. This league is geared towards players who don't shy away from challenging matches. However, we think we can do that and still have fun. We will enforce the golden rule: Don't be a jerk. While competitive, we want to foster the social aspect of pickleball that we all love.
What is the difference between co-ed and mixed?
This is a gender inclusive league, all genders can participate. However, it is not a strictly mixed (always 1M/1W per side) format like many tournaments. The matchups will be based on skill level only.
Will this help me understand my skill level?
Yes! You will be able to track and see your league standing and game performance. For Competitive+ leagues each match will also be recorded in DUPR (Social leagues will not utilize DUPR).
Will each week be the same?
The first 5 weeks will consist of the regular season, with the final week being the Playoffs. Your ladder ranking and performance at the end of the regular season will determine your seeding for the playoffs. The playoffs will consist of 6 different playoff brackets, divided by skill level.
What if I need to miss a week?
That's not a problem! You don't have to worry about finding an alternate or trying to makeup those games. While you are away your ranking will not change. However, if you know you will miss more than 2 weeks of the season we ask that you sign up for a following season.
What if it rains?
If the courts are wet or its raining we will notify all league players prior to start time. We will make every attempt to play the full 6 week seasons. We have additional rainout dates baked into the schedule.
Where does the money go?
The cost of the league goes towards paying for the court reservations and paid league permit fee with Seattle Parks and Rec. Additionally, the league has purchased 6 portable pickleball nets as the courts are lined but there are no nets provided. The league will also provide the balls (Franklin X-40), and manage matchmaking, as well as score keeping and reporting. If you would like to participate but cost is an issue, please contact the league organizers.

Why we play.

Why Ladder Leagues? We (Jon and Kelsey) discovered pickleball when we moved to DC for a year. Being new to the city, we looked for a way to meet people and fell into the incredible sport of pickleball. The DC pickleball community was so welcoming, and we made lifelong friends even though we were only there for a short time. We want to foster that same welcoming community here in Seattle, a place we have called home for 10 years. The ladder league format allows you to match with players of similar skill level and the weekly meetups create opportunities for getting to know other players. We hope you will join us!

picture of jon and kelsey
night time pickleball - photo by @lolerwaffles
picture of green lake
aneesh and sam
picture of jon and kelsey
jon in league play - photo by @lolerwaffles