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Winter Ladder League Pre-Registration

NYC Pickleball Leagues are coming to LIC. Are you looking for a career in pickleball? How good are Tim Tebow's dinks?

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NYC Pickleball
December 13, 2024

In This Issue…
☃️ Winter 2025 Leagues pre-registration!
💰 Work full time or part time for The Dink
🎥 The fastest path to improvement: record yourself
🏈 Want to get on court with Tim Tebow and Cam Newton?
🏆 Upcoming Tournaments and Events

Forward this to your favorite NYC pickleballers to keep them in the loop!

Winter 2025 Ladder Leagues Coming Soon!

Video replays are included in the leagues at Gotham Pickleball

“I joined NYC Pickleball looking for competition, community, and the chance to improve—and it delivered on all counts. The ladder league format quickly matched me with players at my level, pushing me to strengthen my game week after week. Beyond the court, the league’s welcoming atmosphere introduced me to a diverse group of fellow enthusiasts, making it easy to find drill partners or grab a post-match bite with new friends. What set this experience apart was the invaluable guidance I received from Eric. His insights and thoughtful feedback—offered both in person and over Slack—sparked a renaissance in my game. If you’re itching to play, improve, and connect with a supportive community, I recommend the NYC Pickleball league.”

David T, 4.0+ DUPR

Winter season of our NYC Pickleball Individual Ladder Leagues will kick off at the end of January at three locations:

Stuy Dome - Bed Stuy, Brooklyn
3 Courts on Basketball Surface

  • Sunday 2-6 PM: Level 1 & 2 (2.5-3.25),

  • Friday 6-8 PM: Level 2 (2.75-3.25),

  • Sunday 5-9 PM: Level 4 (3.75-4.25+)

  • Monday 6-10 PM: Level 3 (3.25-3.75)

Gotham Pickleball - Long Island City, Queens
4 Courts on outdoor court surface

  • Friday 6-8 PM: Level 2 (2.75-3.25)

  • Sunday 12-4 PM: Level 3 (3.25-3.75)

  • Monday 6-10 PM: Level 4 (3.75-4.25+)

For any league with a 4 hour time block, each week, you will be assigned either the first 2 hours or latter 2 hours, depending on where on the ladder you fall. If you are towards the bottom of the range or top of the range, you’ll likely stay in the first or latter half respectively. If you fall somewhere in the middle, you may switch back and forth.

Each league runs for 10-12 weeks, and you can find more information on start dates, pricing, and format on the pre-registration form.

Leagues will be filled from the top down, meaning that if you are between leagues skill level-wise, you will get priority registration for the lower level. If there is space in the upper level, you may receive the registration link at a later date.

"I’ve had an amazing time playing in the NYC Pickleball leagues these past few years. The vibes are fun but at the same time you get to play competitive games. The ladder league format is great and allows me to track my progress throughout the course of the league. I’m also really excited to check out the new dedicated pickleball courts at Gotham Pickleball!”

- Jeremy T, 4.25+ DUPR

If you have any questions about the league registration or verification process, please email [email protected].

Work in pickleball. Join The Dink Team in New York City.

The founder of The Dink, Thomas Shields is making the move from Austin to the Big Apple. With that, he’s looking for a few people to join The Dink team!

You may know The Dink from the newsletter, the podcast, the Instagram page, or the Minor League Pickleball Events. There’s almost nothing in pickleball they don’t cover. So if you’re looking to create a career path in the sport, this is an amazing opportunity to work with the preeminent pickleball media platform.

“We’re seeking versatile and creative individuals to join our team to develop, refine, and scale our content strategy across multiple mediums, including video/YouTube, podcasts, social, web, newsletter, and more.

We’re open to hiring multiple candidates, with roles that could range from behind-the-scenes editing & production to on-camera talent. This is a flexible opportunity, open to both part-time and full-time candidates, with responsibilities that range depending on background and experience. The only stipulation: we’re looking for people who already love pickleball and want to make a career out of it. “

Picklebowl - Heisman Edition

Life Time Penn 1 is hosting a pretty unique event this weekend. From 1-3:30 PM this Saturday the 14th, you’ll get a chance to play with or watch several former Heisman Trophy winners on the court.

Current roster includes:

Tim Tebow, Heisman winner
Charlie Ward, Heisman winner
Danny Wuerffel, Heisman winner (5.517 DUPR)
Eric Crouch, Heisman winner
Johnny Rodgers, Heisman winner (3.814 DUPR)
Cam Newton, Heisman winner
Ryan Sherry, pickleball pro (5.702 DUPR)
Kate Fahey, pickleball pro (5.758 DUPR)

1-1:20pm: Doors open & reception
1:20-2pm: Play with the Heismans & Pros (VIP only)
2-2:15pm: Social/Beverage Break
2:15-3pm: Heisman & Pro Player Exhibition
3-3:30pm: Event wrap

Tickets are limited and you won’t want to miss this.

VIP: $125 (includes play with a Heisman Winner/ Pickleball Pro during the first hour)

General Admission: $50

Link to tickets:

Upcoming Tournaments and Events

Here’s a list of tournaments and events on the horizon: