To add your name to the next rotation, email Christina at ladder@northshorepickleballclub.com

 *NORTH SHORE PICKLEBALL CLUB*

*BOX LEAGUE*

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 *FORMAT*

• Players are placed into Pods of four.

• Each Pod runs for 12 days.

• Matches are single games to 11, win by 2.

• Players are responsible for coordinating and completing all matches within the 12-day window.

• All scores must be submitted before the deadline.

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 *STANDINGS*

• Ranked by total wins.

• Tie-breakers:

    1. Head-to-head

    2. Point differential

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 *MOVEMENT*

• Top finisher moves up.

• Bottom finisher moves down.

• Middle players remain (subject to balancing adjustments if required).

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 *SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS*

• Respond to Pod messages within 24 hours. (Please exclude Christina from the communications between the pods.)

• Offer multiple time and location options. Expect that some participants can play primetime only.

• Do not wait until the final days to schedule.

• If you are unresponsive, matches may be recorded as forfeits.

• If you are suddenly ill or unavailable, contact your Pod members to reschedule. If they are unable to accommodate, contact me to see if a sub is available. Otherwise, it is a forfeit.

*The 12-day window is firm.*

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 *SCORE REPORTING*

Each Pod will have two designated score reporters.

At the end of the cycle, 1 reporter must fill out the form:

https://forms.gle/iJsLvXNKrYpwKA2j6

• The other submit scores via WhatsApp to Christina at 604-218-3851.

• Confirm final standings.

_Scores submitted after the deadline may not be accepted._

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 *PARTICIPATION IN NEXT CYCLE*

Players are assumed IN for the next session unless they notify me directly via WhatsApp to Christina at 604-218-3851 that they are out.

If you withdraw late, it impacts three other players and may affect future placement priority.

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 *CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS*

• Competitive but respectful play.

• Fair line calls.

• No manipulation of point differential.

• Repeated sportsmanship issues may result in removal from the league.

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 *COMMUNICATION*

A WhatsApp Community has been created:

• Announcements Chat (required) – announcements will be made here

• Social / Group Chat (optional)

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 *KEY DATES*

*February 28* — Pod assignments and score reporting instructions released

*March 14* — Instructions sent to players unavailable for Cycle 1

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As this is our first Box League, expect refinement. Feedback will be gathered after two sessions and adjustments made where necessary.

*This league will work if players are proactive and accountable.* 

1. Two Locations and Prices to Choose From
2. How To Register
3. Are You A Member for 2026?
4. Happy 100th Birthday Elmer Helm!

1. Two Locations and Prices to Choose From!

1. St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School

When: Saturdays 9-11-am and Sundays 2-4-pm with alternating levels.

Beginning: Sunday January 4th

Registration: the Thursday before, at 7-pm, beginning January 1st

Cost: $3.50 plus processing fees for two hours

Ratio:  30 players on 6 courts for two hours

Format: Hosted Rotational play.  Beginners/Low intermediates, and High Intermediates/Advanced Players will alternate Saturdays and Sunday sessions.  This could change depending on demand.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: No refund.

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2. Fairgrounds at Capilano Mall

When:  Mondays 10-noon, Tuesdays 1-3-pm and Thursdays 10-noon with alternating levels.

Beginning: Monday January 12

Registration: the Thursday 10+ days before, at 7-pm, beginning January 1st

Cost:  See below.  Sorry, Fairground passes can NOT be applied to these sessions.  No substitutions.  

Format/Ratio/Cost: 

• Rotational Play = 30 players on 6 courts for two hours; Cost = $16.80 plus processing fees ($1.32)
• Round Robin, DUPR and King = 24 players on 6 courts for two hours; Cost = $21.00 plus fees

Demand will be monitored and this could be tweaked.  Number of courts may also be reduced if the session doesn’t fill.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  Two factors:

1. NSPC is on the hook for court costs unless we give 7-days notice.

2. Its volunteers like Vyna and I who have to administer the playing and waitlists.  

So while this formula may change for the February sessions, lets try this: 

• Full refund less processing fees if your spot is cancelled before Wednesday 9-am the week before.  
• Between Wednesday and Sunday 9-am, amount to Be Determined.  
• After Sunday 9-am, no refund.

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2. How To Register:

Go to the Member’s Zone of the NSPC website and sign in.

A new password will be sent out January 1st!!  Watch for it!

Then open the INDOOR CALENDAR.

3. Are You A Member for 2026?

You may remember that the “computer system” did a poor job of selecting expiring memberships last year!  So please check your own status by logging into your Pickleball Canada account. 

Alternately check your email for the new password on January 1st. 

To renew, please follow this RENEW LINK.

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4. Happy 100th Birthday Elmer Helm!

Elmer came to check out the new courts during our Winter Party at Fairgrounds.  Here he is with longtime fellow tennis advocates and pickleball players John Kennedy and Maureen Jarman.  

Elmer was the original NS racquets advocate, being pivotal in getting the tennis center built! Read the story HERE.

BTW … NSPC members contributed $441 to the Christmas Bureau and a cart-load of winter clothing to Family Services of the NS at the Winter Party.

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Hope You’re Having a Great Holiday season!  

See you on the courts in the new year!

Join us for the finals on Sunday Septemebr 21 when there’s more room to view the games.

4.0 Finals = between 9:30am and 1pm

Super Seniors Game = 1pm

4.5+ Play = 1:30 to 5pm

Be sure to thank District of North Vancouver Mayor, Councilors and staff for the fantastic upgrade to the Little Cates courts!!

4.5+ Open Mixed Doubles Play REGISTRATION LINK Opens Friday Sept 5 at 7-pm.