Session Guidelines and Policies

All Sessions

  • Players must sign in and pay before entering a court.
  • Show respect to session organisers and adhere to the session format.
  • If the format does not suit you, you are not required to play. A variety of formats are offered to cater to different preferences.

Monday Sessions (King of the Court – KOTC)

  • Format: Semi-competitive; scores are not recorded.
  • Structure: Ladder-style play where winners move up and losers move down.
  • Registration:
    • Opens at 5:30 pm.
    • Cut-off at 5:50 pm. Late arrivals will start at the bottom of the ladder.
    • Court rankings and assignments are determined at 5:50 pm, based on:
      • Thursday rankings,
      • Tuesday results, and
      • Other relevant considerations.
  • Maximum Capacity: 45 players (10 courts with 5 byes).
  • Session Timing:
    • Gate closes at 6:00 pm.
    • Players must be on their assigned court by 6:00 pm.
  • Byes:
    • If over 40 players are present, byes may be required.
    • Bye allocation will be explained at the start of the session.
    • Players are encouraged to distribute byes fairly to ensure equal rest periods.

Tuesday Team Fixtures (Competitive Format)

  • Structure:
    • 10/11 week season, including a presentation night.
    • Fee: $10 x how many weeks for the entire season, payable upon registration.
    • Unlimited members are covered in their membership.
  • Sign-in: Required for every session.
  • Injuries and Cancellations:
    • Refunds for unused games will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    • If more than one week is rained out, compensation will be provided via session vouchers or a discount on the next season’s fees.
  • Teams:
    • Finalised and assigned by the committee.
    • Permanent team spots are exclusive to HBPC members. Reserves may include non-members.
  • Session Timing:
    • On the first night, arrive 30 minutes early to meet your team, ask questions, and warm up.
    • For subsequent weeks, arrive by 5:50 pm for a 6:00 pm start.
  • Rain Policy:
    • Sessions affected by rain are skipped, and no points are allocated to any team.
  • Team Composition:
    • Teams consist of four players grouped by skill level, mobility, playstyle, and other factors to create balanced teams.
    • Reasonable adjustments to team member placements are permitted during the season but must be approved by the session organisers beforehand.
  • Grievances:
    • Concerns about placements, reserves, or teams must be submitted via formal email. Do not approach session organisers directly.
  • Reserves:
    • Specific reserve requests can be made, but final decisions rest with organisers, based on skill compatibility, opponent strength, and availability.

Thursday Individual Fixtures

  • Open only to members of HBPC or other clubs affiliated with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA).

Social Sessions

  • Format: Mixed, players are encouraged to rotate between games to play with a mix of different players 
  • Attendance: Simply turn up and play.

Monthly Skills and Drills

  • Fees:
    • $5 for members.
    • $10 for non-members.