NEW, NEW, NEW! STPC’s Brand New Pickleball Courts + Lounge!
Are you enjoying the new courts and seating area? Construction and painting took about a week and we think it turned out great! We hope you can get some time to socialize in the lounge after you play with your friends at STPC!
We want you to enjoy the area as much as possible and we also want to make sure the courts and lounge stay in tip top shape! We ask that you do not move the chairs in the lounge from their padded stations and that any food or drink be kept off the floor as much as possible, to help preserve the integrity of the court surface! Additionally, please keep chairs, food, & non-water based drinks off the courts! If you do spill, please let a staff member know!
We look forward to seeing everyone on the new pickleball courts, taking advantage of the lounge, and building more connections in the thriving Cedar Rapids Tennis & Pickleball community!
Winning over the Weather!
As we swing into the fall season, the weather is about to turn colder, wetter, and messier! Help the community keep the courts clean by leaving the mud, gunk, rocks and more off the surfaces you rely on to play your best! How do you do that? Follow our COURTS acronym:
Should I Move Up a Level?: How to determine if you are ready to play at a higher level
Maybe you are wanting to test your skill to see if you can “kick it” with the better players or maybe there isn’t a session available when you want to play…either way, it may seem tempting to join a session that is above your skill level. While people are sometimes willing to accommodate players below their skill level, there are some spaces that should be held for those to play without feeling like they need to play down.
Before committing to that new level, try asking some better players to practice privately with you, or take a clinic, class, or private lesson to improve your play so you know you are ready for that next step! Being prepared is the best way to make sure you and others will have a good time!
Have a session or group with a wide skill level? Try using the “Up and Down the River”/“King of the Court” play format! This will allow those with a higher or lower skill level to move up or down a court after a match and play with those of a similar level. If you find yourself at the top or bottom of the pack each time, it may be time to consider moving to a differently leveled play session, or putting in some practice time to get better!
