Beginner Open Play

About this event

Have you just learned the game? This is a great place to play in our beginner focused open play. this open play caters to levels ranging from beginner to advanced beginner (2.5-3.0)!

We do require that players know the following before registering:

Know how to keep score

Know basic positioning on the court

Understand the two bounce rule

Understand the Non Volley Zone (Kitchen) rules

For the first hour :

Courts are assigned by skill level with a max of 6 players per court.

Hang paddles on the fence in order while waiting to play.

After each game winners stay and split sides and 2 new players join if waiting.

After playing 2 games in a row, go back in line and let other play.

Games are played straight until 9 points, first team to 9 wins.

IMPORTANT: If you are a newbie (1.0-2.0) who has not played the game before we recommend the below before checking out our regular open plays:

A fun 2-hr beginner clinic with one of our certified teachings pros which will teach you the basic rules and shots while having you playing a full game by the end!

Our 6-7 week Newbie/Beginner Structured Open Play League that provides basic instruction each week and the opportunity to meet/play with other newbies learning the game as well!

Event details

Beginner Open Play is a pickleball open play session hosted by Dill Dinkers Columbia in Columbia, Maryland. It is listed as Newbie Beginner Open Play. The venue is at 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, Maryland 21045. The next session starts on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until November 25, 2026. Registration costs $15 USD. 2 of 6 spots are open. Players can register online as guests, without a Dill Dinkers Columbia account. Dill Dinkers Columbia has 12 courts for pickleball.

Location

Dill Dinkers Columbia