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Announcements
- The Pickleball Courts at Veteran's Park in Calverton are now OPEN!!
- We have switched to Global Pickleball Network for league play. For all things Riverhead Pickleball, register by clicking the link below. You do not have to pay and you do not need a premium membership, sign up here.
- Note the below schedule is up to date as of Oct. 26th, 2022
Pickleball classes and leagues
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PICKLEBALL CRASH COURSES
Pickleball Crash Course -Stotzky Park Learn the popular game of pickleball in this 1.5-hour crash course. Our instructors will cover all of the rules, basic terminology, and specific skills to have you out there playing this game with ease. Age: 16 and over Instructor: Ashley Schandel & Al Tangredi Location: Stotzky Park Dates/Times: Tuesday, November 15th 10:00am or 3:00pm Tuesday, November 22nd, 10:00am or 3:00pm Tuesday, November 29th, 10:00am or 3:00pm Fee: $10.00 Non-Resident: $15.00 Adult ladder League
Adult Improver Lessons
Improve your pickleball game to have more success on the court. Students will learn tips and grow their skill set in this 4 lesson course. Smaller groups allow for more practice. Age: 16 and over Instructor: Ken Savelli Location: Veteran's Memorial Park, Calverton Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 4th – October 13th Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fee: $65.00 Non-Residents $75.00 Adult Advanced Lessons
Improve your pickleball game to have more success on the court. Students will learn tips and grow their skill set in this 4 lesson course. Smaller groups allow for more practice. Session 1 Age: 16 and over Instructor: Ken Savelli Location: Veteran's Memorial Park, Calverton Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 4th – October 13th Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fee: $65.00 Non-Residents $75.00 Dinking in December
A Pickleball course/league for of us who stay north in the winter! Sign-up each Monday and Wednesday for open play sessions where you'll be matched according to skill rating. Games are won by 2 and played to 7,9, or 11 depending on the number of players. Age: 18 + Instructor: Ashley Schandel Location: Stotzky Park, Riverhead Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, December 7th – December 28th Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fee: Free Program |
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Seasonal Pickleball League
If you are new to participating in the ladder leagues, we currently use the Global Pickleball Network as our platform to rank players and submit scores. If you have any questions or need help setting up your account with the Pickleball Network please contact Ashley here.
Here is a quick rundown of how the leagues work:
Prior to League Play
1. Register for the Global Pickleball Network - Town of Riverhead Club (no additional fee). Be sure to input your skill level appropriately as that will be used for your initial matches and continue to update throughout the league. You can do so here
2. Register for the League you would like to join - If you're a returning member click the league on the global pickleball network below to register for the league. The Recreation Department will approve all members of the league.
3. Players are required to pay a fee and will only be approved on Global Pickleball Network when they make payment is received via the Recreation Department's registration website www.riverheadrecreation.com or in person for the upcoming league.
4. On each Monday prior to league play, you will be able to RSVP for that upcoming Saturday date. You may enter the website and RSVP on your own, or you can follow the link from the email invitations. You must RSVP by Midnight Wednesday regardless of planned attendance. This will help us create the schedule each week.
5. Each Thursday check your timeslot for Saturday on Global Pickleball Network. Game times will vary depending on the season. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate special requests for partners/spouses/friends playing in the same time slot.
The Day of Play
1. Please arrive at the courts ready for your designated time slot. Your game time is generated by your rank on the ladder calculated using the ELO Rating System. Learn more about the ELO Rating System here.
2. Each player will play several matches, one match with each of the other league members as their partner.
3. Each match score is to be reported on the provided score sheet. Games will be played to 9, 11, or 15 depending on the players on your court. All games are won by 2 points.
4. We suggest bringing your own folding/camping chair as we are in the process of renovating the surrounding area.
Here is a quick rundown of how the leagues work:
Prior to League Play
1. Register for the Global Pickleball Network - Town of Riverhead Club (no additional fee). Be sure to input your skill level appropriately as that will be used for your initial matches and continue to update throughout the league. You can do so here
2. Register for the League you would like to join - If you're a returning member click the league on the global pickleball network below to register for the league. The Recreation Department will approve all members of the league.
3. Players are required to pay a fee and will only be approved on Global Pickleball Network when they make payment is received via the Recreation Department's registration website www.riverheadrecreation.com or in person for the upcoming league.
4. On each Monday prior to league play, you will be able to RSVP for that upcoming Saturday date. You may enter the website and RSVP on your own, or you can follow the link from the email invitations. You must RSVP by Midnight Wednesday regardless of planned attendance. This will help us create the schedule each week.
5. Each Thursday check your timeslot for Saturday on Global Pickleball Network. Game times will vary depending on the season. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate special requests for partners/spouses/friends playing in the same time slot.
The Day of Play
1. Please arrive at the courts ready for your designated time slot. Your game time is generated by your rank on the ladder calculated using the ELO Rating System. Learn more about the ELO Rating System here.
2. Each player will play several matches, one match with each of the other league members as their partner.
3. Each match score is to be reported on the provided score sheet. Games will be played to 9, 11, or 15 depending on the players on your court. All games are won by 2 points.
4. We suggest bringing your own folding/camping chair as we are in the process of renovating the surrounding area.