Soft Opening Open Play with Dink & Disciple 🏓 📍 Venue: The Backyard Pickleball Court 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28 ⏰ Time: 12:00 NN – 4:00 PM 💰 Fee: ₱100/head (Soft Opening Rate) 🏟️ Courts: 3 Pro Courts 💳 GCash: 09204941460 — Joan F. We're so excited to finally open the doors of our new home court to you! The ₱100 fee is a special soft opening promo, our way of inviting you to come and experience The Backyard first. This is your chance to feel the court for yourself. You'll see how well spaced the courts are, with great ventilation, a high ceiling, and netting between courts so every game has room to breathe. Improvements to the amenities around the venue are still ongoing, and the space will only keep getting better from here. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while the court owners build this home together. We can't wait for you to see how it grows! 🛵 PARKING NOTE Parking at the venue is limited for now. If you can, we'd encourage coming by motorcycle, carpooling with a fellow player, or getting dropped off. Thank you for helping us keep things smooth for everyone! 🙌 HOW TO JOIN 1. Request to Join: Click "Request to Join" on the event page. You'll be placed on the waitlist first. 2. Check the Payment Details: Find the GCash details or QR code in the payment section or event chat. 3. Send Your Payment: Pay the ₱100 participation fee. 4. Upload Your Receipt: Send your proof of payment through the event chat or payment section for verification. 5. Get Confirmed ✅ Your slot is secured once your payment has been received and verified. ⚠️ FIRST PAID, FIRST CONFIRMED Requesting to join does not automatically reserve a slot. Slots are confirmed in the order payments are received. ‼️ GAME FORMAT & TIME LIMIT Race to 11, No Deuce • First team to reach 11 points wins. • No win-by-two requirement. • Maximum game time is 13 minutes. • When the timer ends, finish the current rally. The team with the higher score wins. • If the score is tied after the final rally, one sudden-death rally decides the winner. • Dinking applies only to each player's first rally. After that, normal play begins. • Winners must report the final score to the Game Master right away. 🤍 MORE THAN JUST OPEN PLAY Dink & Disciple isn't only about pickleball. We're building a community where people can connect, encourage one another, and grow together in faith. During the session, we'll have a 20–30 minute community break for: 📸 Quick socials and picture taking 🙏 Prayer and a short devotion 🤝 Fellowship and getting to know one another Great games and meaningful connections, because we Play With a Purpose. 💚 💚 A FEW REMINDERS • Arrive on time and be ready when your name is called. • Bring your paddle, proper sports attire, and water. • Respect the Game Masters, the venue, the equipment, your partners, and your opponents. • Win with humility and lose with grace. • Most of all, compete, connect, encourage one another, and Play With a Purpose. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." — Colossians 3:23 PLAY WITH A PURPOSE. GROW IN FAITH. BUILD COMMUNITY. MAKE DISCIPLES. See you on the court!