Are you new to the Village?

If you are a 3.0+ and finding it hard to get going as you're new to the Village, email us at lagunawoodspickleball@gmail.com and one of us will meet you at the courts and introduce you to get you going.

Top ways to meet other players HERE

1.. Introduce yourself at the courts when you play or when waiting on the patio.  Don't be shy! 

2. Reach out - Log into your account to access the Club Roster. Sort by your skill level and email/text a bunch of people. Suggest a date/time and ask others to join you. 

3. Sign up for Club challenges and social events and gatherings.

4. Add your photo to the Club roster - click here for how to do this.

Tips by skill level

Laguna Woods has a lot of players, and different skill levels tend to congregate at different times, so find out when you'll get the best chance of getting a good game. If you get to the courts, don't have a foursome and don't know anyone, mark your skill level in the Brad's Box and actively ask people to play! 

Not sure of your level?  Click here for Skill Levels. Or ask another member you already play with.

2.0 (beginners): Take the Intro to Pickleball class and arrange to play with your fellow beginners. Ask those giving the class how to meet other people at your skill level. You'll also find 2.0 players on the Team Reach app used by the 2.5 players (see next section).

2.5 (advanced beginners):

Meet & Play, Tuesdays at 8am and Saturdays at 1pm.

These are informal drop-in times for solo players. Come down to the courts - just yourself, no partner, no need to register.  Meet by Brad's Boxes, put up an 2.5 magnet and connect with others.

Sign up for a club challenge or tournament: Members are invited to register for club challenges - fun events and a great way to get to know others. There's limited space, so watch your email.  All residents can register and play in the annual Village Games which takes place in April.

3.0+ (intermediate and advanced):

Drop in: Turn up during pickleball priority hours and other prime time hours (i.e. weekday evenings). 

3.0-3.4 Meet & Play, Thursdays at 8am and Saturdays at 3pm.

These are informal drop-in times for solo players. Come down to the courts - just yourself, no partner, no need to register.  Meet by Brad's Boxes, put up an 3.0 and connect with others.

Sign up for a club challenge or tournament: Members are invited to register for club challenges - fun events and a great way to get to know others. There's limited space, so watch your email.  All residents can register and play in the annual Village Games which takes place in April.

Use the CLUB Roster

It's easy to find other players at your skill level, so it's important you know your level.

1. Go to the Club Roster page. Note that you must be logged into the site to do this. Click on the head & shoulders icon in the top right corner to log in. Click here if you need help resetting your password.

2. Click on Advanced Search.

3. At the bottom of the page, click on your skill level.

4. Click search.

If you text them, they will come.