Novice Open Play 2.25-2.74

About this event

Novice Open Play

Finished an Intro to Pickleball and wondering what to do next?

Novice Open Play is designed for players who enjoy a more relaxed pace—whether you're a seasoned veteran looking for gentler rallies, someone with mobility considerations, or a newer player who understands the basic rules and feels comfortable rallying.

Still unsure of the rules and inconsistent with your serves and rallies? Try our "BEGINNER" Open Plays!

Pickleplex Promenade Open Play Level Guide

🟢 Beginner (1.5 – 2.24)

New to pickleball or very limited playing experience.

New to the game with little or no court experience.

Unable to sustain a short rally.

Learning the basic rules but does not consistently apply them.

Frequently: o Steps into the non-volley zone (kitchen) illegally.

o Hits the return of serve before it bounces.

o Has difficulty keeping score.

Focus is on learning the fundamentals of the game without judgement.

🔵 Novice (2.25 – 2.74)

Beginning to understand the game and developing consistency.

Has been playing for a short time, or has played longer but prefers a slower-paced game.

Understands and usually follows the rules.

Can keep score correctly.

Can hit basic forehand and backhand shots but makes many unforced errors.

Serves legally but misses more than 20% of serves.

Primarily hits drives and lobs.

Often plays a “tennis-style” game.

Tends to stay near the baseline rather than moving to the non-volley zone.

Plays with limited strategy and is mainly focused on returning the ball.

🟡 Intermediate…

Event details

Novice Open Play 2.25-2.74 is a pickleball open play session hosted by Pickleplex Promenade in Vaughan, Ontario. The venue is at 1 Promenade Circle, Vaughan, Ontario L4J 4P8. The next session starts on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until November 30, 2026. Registration costs $20 CAD. It is currently full. Players can register online as guests, without a Pickleplex Promenade account. Pickleplex Promenade has 6 courts for pickleball.

Location

Pickleplex Promenade