PICKLEBALL

You will be playing doubles pickleball; however, it is a singles league in the sense that you are ultimately playing for yourself, and there will only be one champion. Each week, 6 people will be assigned to a court based on a combination of skill and points earned the previous week. When you register, you must rate yourself accurately so you are placed on the appropriate court the first week. A total of 9 matches will be played on each court, resulting in six matches per player each week.

We will be using a ladder format for our league. This allows us to have all skill levels in the same league and still have competitive play throughout the league while ensuring people of a similar skill level are playing together. It's perfect for people to test their game against people better than them.

HOW A LADDER WORKS

To ensure we mix up who we play with each week, the top two performers from the ladder will move up one court the following week. The middle two stay on the court they were on, and the two people with the least amount of points earned that week will move down one court.

You can only move one court at a time. This way, a beginner who has a great first week against other beginners doesn't jump all the way to the top court and get destroyed the following week. Or vice versa, one bad week won't drop you three courts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit for this league?

Anyone aged 18 years and above is eligible to play in this league.

Who is this league for?

This leage is primairy for members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. However, we welcome anyone who is loving and welcoming of all people to be a part of our leagues.

How many games will we play?

You will play six games per week. Each game is played until one team reaches 11 points.

When is this league?

Ann Arbor - Saturdays 3-5 PM

Do I need my own equipment?

Yes, you need your own paddle, and league members are expected to bring balls to play.

QUESTIONS

If you have further questions, email nicholas@gaaysports.org.

This GAAY Sports Pickleball, We Don't DINK Around shirt is available for purchase when you register for the league!

SELF RATING

You will be asked to self-rate yourself using this rating system when you register. To ensure everyone is assigned to an appropriate court in week 1, you must evaluate yourself accurately and honestly.

SAMPLE COURT ASSIGNMENT

Learn To Play

ANN ARBOR - WINTER 2026

We Don't Dink Around returns to Wolverine Pickleball on Saturdays beginning January 10th and ending March 7th from 3-5 pm.  Stay after and enjoy some beverages from the incredible self-pour wall, and possibly check out their curling lanes this winter!  

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