🏓 OPEN PLAY | PICKLE WORLD DOWNTOWN Join our regular club play! 🙌🫶 A few slots are open for non-club members who want to meet new players and get some good games in! 📍 Pickle World Downtown (formerly Bigshot) 🕐 8:00 AM–12:00 PM 💰 ₱150/person GAME FORMAT • Pay before play • Online paddle stacking • Games: 1–15 sudden death or 1–11, depending on players • Courts based on confirmed players • Maximum 8 players/court for faster rotation 📣 TO CONFIRM YOUR SLOT: Send ₱150 via GCash on or before 10:00 PM the night before the scheduled OP. 📲 GCash: 09778045517 After payment, send your proof of payment/screenshot via DM to the admin, together with your name, to confirm your slot. Non-club slots are LIMITED and will be first-paid, first-confirmed to maintain the 1:8 court-to-player ratio. ❌ No cash payments ❌ STRICTLY No walk-ins Saturdays = limited court availability Pay + send your proof of payment before the deadline to secure your slot! 🏓🔥 See you on the courts! 👋 ‼️‼️‼️ IMPORTANT. ‼️‼️‼️ PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ BEFORE JOINING OUR OPEN PLAY. 📣 TIKALBALLERS OPEN PLAY REMINDER For all non-Tikalballers club members joining our Open Play, please take note: By joining our Open Play, you agree that: • You are physically fit and capable of playing pickleball. • You understand that accidents, injuries, or mishaps may happen while playing, and you are participating at your own risk. • You are responsible for your own safety and actions while inside the court. • You are responsible for your personal belongings and valuables. Tikalballers and the organizers are not responsible for lost, damaged, or unattended items. • Please follow the court rules and safety reminders and be respectful of fellow players and organizers. By joining the Open Play, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. Thank you, and let's play safe and have fun! 🏓💜 TIKALBALLERS OPEN PLAY GUIDELINES Welcome! Our group exists to bring people together for fun, healthy competition, and great community. To keep our courts safe and enjoyable for everyone, we ask all members and guests to follow these guidelines: I. Respect & Sportsmanship Be Welcoming: Treat every player—regardless of skill level, background, or experience—with kindness and encouragement. Fair Ball Hitting: Avoid targeting only the weaker player on the opposing team during casual recreational matches. Keep Cool: Win or lose, keep emotions in check. Avoid paddle-slamming, foul language, or aggressive behavior. II. Court and Play Etiquette: Pre-Game Warmup: Limit your pre-match dinking and driving warmups to no more than five minutes. Ready Before Play: We ask that the server call out the complete score loudly and clearly before hitting the ball so all players are ready. Honest Calls: Make clear and fair line calls on your side of the court. If you aren't 100% sure a ball was out, call it in. Retrieving Balls: Return a loose ball to a neighboring court by gently tossing it directly to a player rather than hitting it back randomly. Good Connections: Tap paddles at the center court after every match and acknowledge good play on both sides of the net. Respect the System: Please follow our paddle rack/queue system. No skipping lines or hoarding courts during open play. Winners are expected to turn over the ball after every game. Shared Effort: Help retrieve stray balls, keep courts tidy, and pick up trash before leaving. IV. Safety First Communication: Call "Ball on court!" immediately if a rogue ball enters an active playing area, and stop play right away to protect fellow players. Call out "Mine!" or "Yours!" clearly on middle balls to avoid colliding with your partner. Never Run Backward: Turn around and run toward the baseline for lobs. Backpedaling causes dangerous falls. Court Awareness: Scan the court before play for any debris that can cause you to slip. Know how close you are to the back and side barriers so you do not hit them during a wide swing or deep run. Listen to Your Body: Know your limit. Stop playing immediately if you feel sudden pain, sharp twinges, or extreme fatigue. Tikalballers Open Play is all about having fun, meeting awesome people, and getting a great workout. Let's keep the games friendly, stay safe, and make sure everyone feels welcome. Play Hard, Play Safe, and Play Fair!