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Recreational Play
- There will be a game sign-up procedure for courts at each facility.
- Each game will be singles or 2 vs 2.
- Games will be to 11 points, and win by 2.
- At the conclusion of each game, all 4 players will exit the court, and the next four players on the sign-up will enter the court.
Game Sign Up Guidelines
- Each game will have quadrants of 4 opportunities, of which a player will sign up to play. Once a quadrant has 4 players, those 4 will create two teams and will be next to play on the open court.
- Each player must sign in or place their paddle to play.
- Do not erase, alter anyone’s name, or remove the paddle of anyone other than oneself.
- Players must complete their previous game prior to signing up for another game.
- Groups of players wanting to stay together must skip to the next fully available quadrant to sign up or place a paddle for that quadrant.
General Guidelines for Indoor Pickleball
- Pickleball is open to all City of Raleigh Pickleball session pass holders or daily pass holders.
- Daily passes ($2) or 4-month passes ($10) can be purchased online or at the community centers listed. Prices will be changed starting January 1, 2026
- Participants are expected to follow all code of conduct rules.
- Each facility will have paddles and balls available to use during play
USA Pickleball Code of Conduct
While Raleigh Parks does not have any official or implied relationship with USA Pickleball Association (USA Pickleball), Raleigh Parks does acknowledge USA Pickleball’s role in establishing governing rules for Pickleball play. With that in mind, Raleigh Parks pickleball play will utilize the USA Pickleball’s Code of Conduct.
The mission of the USA Pickleball is to promote the growth and development of pickleball. This sport will succeed best if its players embrace the values of good sportsmanship. It is essential that USAPA members and volunteers, in promoting this mission, model good behavior, lead by example, and show self-control.
Every person involved in pickleball (participant, official, volunteer, spectator, or representative of the USA Pickleball) pledges as follows:
- I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct or encourage others to do so.
- I will not engage in any behavior that would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of others.
- I will not engage in the use of obscene language or gestures.
- I will not flaunt my position.
- I will not use USA Pickleball records or materials for personal gain.
- I will treat others with respect.
- I will exhibit fairness and honesty in my dealings with others.
- I will support USA Pickleball policies, procedures, plans and initiatives.
- I will accept responsibility for my own actions.
- I will exemplify the highest standard in ethical behavior and fair play.
- I will engage in conduct that is free from fear, discrimination, abuse, and harassment.
Any person involved in the Indoor Pickleball Program (participant, official, volunteer, spectator or representative of the USAPA) found to be in violation of the USA Pickleball Code of Conduct, Pickleball Play Guidelines, or Raleigh Parks Code of Conduct may be asked to leave the current pickleball session and may also receive a suspension for future play, depending on the severity of the offense.