Marin Pickleball League
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New to pickleball?
Trust us, you'll love it
We offer weekly beginner clinics, along with semi and private lessons.
*Please email us with your general availability and we will get you going to start playing pickleball!
*If you are an intermediate or an advanced player, email us too! We offer weekly round robins for FUN!! Round robins allow you to get more games in each week and offers great practice for your league matches!
League play lets you play when you want and where you want!
MPL has divisions in our league for ALL levels of players from beginners all the way to advanced players. It's a great way to meet players at your level in a fun, friendly competitive way.
NEED A PARTNER? NO PROBLEM
Click the button below for more information on how to play pickleball.
How does the Marin Pickleball League work?
Alyson and Teresa invite you to play!
All you need is a pickleball paddle, court shoes, and a partner for doubles. We do the rest to get you out on the court!
Each player will submit a registration form and payment. It is $25.00 per player per month that you register to play. You may play in more than one division with a different partner in a given month - in that case, you must register for both divisions, and pay an additional $25.00 per person per division.
If you do NOT have a partner, but would like us to match you with one, please send in registration form and Venmo $25.00. We will work with you to find you a partner of the same level. We match many partners each month!
On the 1st of each month that you are registered, you will receive a roster with the names, phone numbers and emails of the players in your assigned division. Players are assigned to divisions based on playing level, not gender.
The flexible schedule allows you to schedule your matches with everyone in your division at a time that works best for all opponents. All MATCHES ARE TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 5 WEEKS FROM THE 1ST OF THE MONTH. We recommend using a scheduling platform (like OnceHub, which is free). Another suggestion is for one of the partners to reach out to the opponents (after you and your partner have created a GOOGLE SHEET with your availability) and ask them to choose from a date that works for them also.
Each game is played to 11 points, and you must win by 2 points. Please switch sides after each game. Best of 5 games wins the match.
If the Sun is a huge factor in the match, please switch sides when one team reaches the score of 6 points. Please decide this prior to playing, or at least ask your opponents at the beginning of the game that you wish to switch when one team gets to 6 points. The goal is to be fair to all opponents. Wind is not a factor in which to switch sides. Only the sun is a determinate because it is not going to change.
Winner's Round Robin!
For the divisions that complete ALL their matches, the winning partners with the most points will be invited to one of our FUN ROUND ROBINS! IT WILL BE COMPLIMENTARY TO THE WINNERS! PLEASE DENOTE ON YOUR RSVP THAT YOU WILL BE USING YOUR WINNERS COMPLIMENTARY GIFT!
$15.00 VALUE!
Please remember to report your match scores to scores@marinpickleballleague.com
Please tell us the names of the players, the month you played, the scores of each game and Please tell us who won!!. It is helpful to us if you put the winning teams score first. for example Tom and Jerry played in August. Tom Won: 11-6, 5-11, 11-9, 11-8
scores@marinpickleballleague.com
Clinics & Round Robins
Please text, or email us at mpl@marinpickleballleague.com to let us know if you'd like to be included in our evites for weekly ROUND ROBINS and or our SKILLS CLINICS. Or, if you've NEVER PLAYED BEFORE, WE WILL TEACH YOU!!
Please let us know in your email your level of play, because each evite is specific to different players' levels.
Testimonial from Elaine Nolan: "You guys have started an amazing thing. You should feel so proud and know it's only going to grow as it brings happiness to many!"
Testimonial from Michael Cookson: "You two are so great, thank you for organizing these events. Everyone playing is so fun and nice and it all starts with you two!"
Are you in? Great! Let's get the ball rolling.
Step 1: Determine your level.
Use this USA Pickleball link below for Pickleball Self Rating to determine your level, from 1.0 (beginner) to 5.0 (advanced). Please read the player skill ratings:
Step 2: Register to Play & Pay
Please fill out the registration form using the button below. Each individual player must complete the registration form.
Step 3: Schedule your match
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On the 1st of each month that you are registered, you will receive a roster with the names, phone numbers and emails of the players in your assigned division.
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Please text your opponents to schedule matches ASAP. (We have found texting to be the most efficient way to schedule, as opposed to email).
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Determine with your partner the days and times that each of you are available to play.
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Text one set of partners at a time and set up a time and place. Please refer to the list at the end of this page for pickleball courts in Marin County.
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Text your opponents the night before and confirm your match time and place.
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Each game is played to 11 points, and you must win by 2 points. Best of 5 games wins the match.
Step 4: Report your score
Please email us at SCORES@MARINPICKLEBALLLEAGUE.COM to report your scores.
In the Subject line, please put the players within each team.
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Example: Score report - Alyson/Teresa vs. Steve/Michael
In the Body of the email, please let us know who played, the month you played, and the scores, with the winners score first, or state the winners names. thanks!
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Example: Alyson/Teresa vs. Steve/Michael, 11-9, 11-7, 2-11, 11-9 Alyson and Teresa won.
Step 5: Have fun, make friends, and win prizes!
Follow us on Instagram @Marin Pickleball League for photos of matches, round robins, and announcements of the winners.
PICKLEBALL COURTS IN MARIN
Friendly reminder that court shoes are required on all courts. And don't forget to stretch before and after!
Public Courts with nets:
Sausalito - MLK Courts are open to the public. Located in Sausalito at 627 Coloma Street open sunrise to sunset on a first- come, first- served basis. Has nets and lined courts.
Novato -Hill Recreation area at 1560 Hill Road in Novato opened 8am-10pm. 6 NEW lined courts with nets open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
San Rafael - McInnis Park 310 Smith Ranch Rd. public courts that you may also make a reservation. Call 415-446-4423 to inquire.
Public Courts without nets:
Larkspur - Piper Park in Larkspur has lined courts but you need to bring your own net.
Sausalito - North park off Richardson drive.
Public courts that require a key:
Tiburon - The Ranch courts in Tiburon at Lagoon Rd. Keys are required for entrance and can be purchased in March through the Ranch office. Keyholders can make reservations 24 to 72 hours in advance. The right tennis court has 1 pb lined court and one net.
Strawberry Rec Center - key holders may make on line reservations.
Clubs that have pickleball courts: (must be a member or playing with a member)
Mt. Tam Racquet Club in Larkspur- members reserve courts.
TPC in Tiburon- members reserve courts.
Belvedere Tennis Club- members reserve courts.
Scott Valley Swim and Tennis Club- members reserve courts.
Bay Club Ross Valley- members reserve courts.
Rolling Hills in Novato has courts and members reserve courts.
Canon swim and tennis has courts members can reserve
PICKLEBALL COURTS IN SAN FRANCISCO
Presidio Wall (formerly Julius Kahn) - The Presidio- Pacific Ave & Spruce St
Rossi Playground- 600 Arguello Blvd at Anza
Christopher Playground - 5210 Diamond Heights Blvd. behind Safeway
Richmond Playground - 149 18th Ave. between California and Lake Streets
Parkside Square Playground - 2680 28th Ave at Vicente- north of Stern Grove canyon.
Golden Gate Park - Goldman Tennis Center- 50 Bowling Green & Nancy Pelosi Dr.
Please look up each site for specific parking info and court hours.