Good to Know Information

• Spectators are not allowed on courts during play
• Pickle Juice is a cashless facility
• Members and guests can pay using
• Club credits
• Credit card
• The Pickle Juice App - To access Pickle Juice if you are on a Desktop or android, please visit Book.PicklejuiceUSA.com
• If you find you’re winning consistently, you should move up. If you’re being outplayed and losing consistently, you should move down
• Pickleball is more fun and enjoyable when teams pair off against teams of near-equal abilities
• COURT SHOES ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY
• DEMO paddles are available for rent at $5.

PJ FACILITY:

How many courts are at Pickle Juice?

• The Ventnor Pickle Juice Location has 5 Pro-Cushion courts. Each court features resilient sport surfaces designed to reduce impact on players' bodies during play.

What type of open play sessions are offered at Pickle Juice?

• Pickle Juice offers 90-minute, 2 hour, and 2.5-hour open play sessions throughout the week and weekends.
• Hours of operation include:
• Monday–Friday 8:00 am–8:00 pm
• Saturday 8:00 am–7:00 pm
• Sunday 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Can I Reserve my own Court(s) at Pickle Juice?

• Yes! Court reservations can be booked on the Pickle Juice App or by calling the front desk to reserve.

What is available at the juice bar?

• The juice bar offers a variety of smoothies, juices, snacks, bowls, and beverages. There are also “ready to go” juices for your convenience.

Are players required to provide their own pickleballs?

• Players are required to provide their own pickleballs.
• The Franklin X-40 outdoor ball (40 holes) is recommended.
• You may purchase balls in our Pro-Shop at the current price. Please notify a PJ staff member to purchase Pickleballs.

Code of Conduct:

1) It is the responsibility of all patrons who use the Pickle Juice Pickleball Club facility to ensure they are knowledgeable and in acceptance of the current Rules and Policies.

2) Adult patrons are responsible for the conduct of their children while using the facilities.

3) All patrons must respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs, or sexual identity.

4) Patrons are not allowed to smoke, consume alcohol or drugs on Pickle Juice property.

Policies

1) Check-In: Everyone using the facility, both members and non-members, are required to check-in at the Front Desk. 

2) Pickleball Etiquette: Please follow proper pickleball etiquette, especially when you arrive and leave the courts. Leave the court promptly when your scheduled time is over.

3) Clinics and Lessons:  Private instruction at Pickle Juice Pickleball Club may only be provided by Pickle Juice-authorized personnel only.

4) Food and Beverages: No outside food and beverages are allowed within Pickle Juice Pickleball Club facilities.

5) Cancellation Policy: PJ Club Credits are granted with a 24-hour cancellation notice; no credit is given for “late cancel” with less than 24 hours’ notice.

6) Video Policy: No recording at any time while in the facility without PJ staff approval.

7) Lost Item Policy: Pickle Juice is not responsible for any personal items lost during gameplay or while on the premises. Please join the PJ Team-Reach to see our lost and found.

TeamReach on iPhone : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705 

Install TeamReach on Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app

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8) Damage Policy: If any damage is caused to the facility equipment, the person responsible will be required to reimburse Pickle Juice for the cost of repairing the damage.

9) Bookings & Reservation Policy: Players who make court reservations are responsible for ensuring that all players on their court complete the Check-In process at the front desk BEFORE entering the court.

How Does Open Play Work?

During open play pickleball sessions, players rotate, socialize, experience, and enjoy the game of pickleball.

• Proper start of play will be with four (4) players on the court.
• The game ends when one side reaches eleven (11) points, winning by 2. Losers come off (First game of the open play session ONLY).
• A maximum of 2 games is allowed for the remainder of the session.
• The side closest to the front door always serves first.

What Are Skill Levels?

Players should self-select their appropriate level of play.

(See Skill-Level Ratings below.)

• Beginner: This player has limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic ability to keep score.
• Experienced Beginner: Understands fundamentals. Learning proper court positioning. Knows the fundamental rules and can keep score.
• Intermediate: Moves towards the non-volley zone when an opportunity arises. Acknowledges the difference between hard and soft games and is starting to vary their own game. Can sustain short rallies. Learning proper court positioning. Basic knowledge of stacking and understanding situations where it can be effective.
• High Intermediate: Knows how to hit all the fundamental shots and is starting to develop shot selection and proper court positioning during rallies. Ready to learn how to control the pace of the game with resets and speedups, mastery of the transition zone, and how to use spin appropriately.
• Advanced: Controls and places shots effectively, consistently varies shots for competitive advantage, and is very comfortable playing at the non-volley zone. Works with a partner to control the line. Can block hard volleys directed at them. Has the ability to change a hard shot to a soft shot.

What Are Rating Types?

• Self-Rating: A new member may self-rate based on their own assessment of their skills. See the links for skill level assessments. Player Skill Assessments.
• DUPR: Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating is a global rating system. All players, regardless of age, gender, location, or skill, are rated.
• DUPR Rating Session: PJ invites you to become a member of the Pickle Juice club on DUPR.