Get ready to ignite your competitive edge under the lights! Friday Night Lights Open Play is for players who thrive on high-stakes, intense matchups and want to compete with the best. With a strict paddle-up system, you’ll face fresh challengers every game, keeping the pace fast and fierce. This isn’t just casual play—it’s where serious competitors come to dominate the court, push their limits, and battle it out for the win. If you’re ready to bring your A-game, Friday night is your time to shine.

For Open Play at The Picklr, we use a paddle-up system to keep the competition moving efficiently. Here’s how it works:

Our queue is located between courts 5 and 8, where players waiting for their next game place their paddles in a line, creating an organized rotation. We play doubles, so when a court opens, the first four paddles in the line are taken for that game. Players retrieve their paddles and head directly to the open court to start their match.

After their game, players who wish to rejoin place their paddles at the back of the queue, allowing others the opportunity to rotate in. This setup keeps play fast-paced and fair, letting everyone know when their turn is up while ensuring a steady mix of opponents for a night full of competitive action.

Open Play Rules

1. General Rules for All Courts:

• Check-In: All players must check in at the front desk before starting play.
• Game Format: Games are played with 4 players (2v2).
• Scoring: Play to 11 points, win by 2.
• Rotation:
• After each game, all players leave the court.
• Players waiting to play should place their paddles in the “Next Up” rack to ensure an orderly rotation.
• The next four players in the rack take the court (first-come, first-served basis).

1. Challenge Court Rules:

• Location: The designated Challenge Court (e.g., Court 9) is for competitive players seeking higher-level matches.
• Winner Stays and Splits:
• Winning players remain on the court but must split into separate teams with two new challengers from the paddle rack.
• This ensures winners do not stay as a set team, keeping matches competitive and dynamic.
• Maximum Games Rule:
• A pair of winners may hold the court for a maximum of 2 consecutive games.
• After 2 wins, both winners rotate off, and the next 4 players take the court.
• Challengers:
• The next 2 paddles in the rack are the challengers for the winners.

1. Sportsmanship and Courtesy:

• Timely Rotations: Players must rotate off promptly after games to keep play moving for everyone.
• Skill Levels: Be aware of your skill level when joining Challenge Court games to maintain competitive balance.
• Respect: Treat all players and staff with courtesy and respect.