Overview and Requirements
Schedule
The League plays on Thursdays from 10:00 am – 11:50 am. The current session’s schedule and play location is posted on the League’s main webpage.
League Leadership Team
The Women’s 4.0 League Leadership Team is comprised of women who dedicate their time, talents, and passion to pickleball. They consist of Betty Sullentrup, who serves as the Commissioner, along with Annette Vogt, who serves as the Assistant Commissioner of League Play. The Captains include Vicki Hesselgrave, Tracy McKenna, Kim McLain, Eva Peters, Anita Poynter, and Jan Witt, who all bring unique skills to the Leadership Team. Lee Anne Cook is the League’s Social Event Coordinator, with Cheri Saneholtz lending a helping hand. Together, the Leadership Team works diligently to ensure the League’s success.
League Membership
League membership is open to women who are residents of The Villages (full-time and seasonal), who are 50 or older, and who have a verified 4.0 skill level rating by the PCVG. Click here to access the PCVG Ratings document. In addition, a DUPR rating of 4.0-4.499 with a minimum of 30 games recorded in the DUPR system at the time of session signup is accepted. Though, the League will not enter match results into the DUPR system.
Also, one’s name must be on the League’s Membership Roster. Click here to see if your name is listed on the current Roster. To add your name to the Roster, if needed, click the League Membership Request button located at the bottom of this webpage.
League Requirements
As a Full-time team player, you must be able to participate in 75% of the play dates. The Commissioners may grant exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
As a Sub player, you must be able to participate in at least three of the play dates if called upon to sub.
Click here to view the Full-time Player & Sub Requirements guide.
Team Balanced Play
Our current format is Team based. The number of Teams depends upon the number of signups.
“Balanced” play is a primary focus for our League. Our League is committed to being inclusive and welcoming to all players, with a 4.0 rating. We focus on providing competitive play and the opportunity to build new friendships while maintaining existing ones. We acknowledge that there are varying skill levels within our 4.0 group. Our Leadership Team uses a variety of feedback to ensure that all players have an enjoyable and challenging experience. Player assessment is performed throughout the sessions and serve as input into the Team balancing process. To learn more about our League’s balanced play approach, click here.
Team Formation
Our Team selection process is designed to be completely impartial and fair. Captains randomly select names, and the Leadership Team then works together to ensure that the Teams are balanced. We take this approach seriously and believe it is the best way to create a positive team environment where everyone has an equal chance to shine.
Play Format
Our play format consists of three rounds for a total of 5 games, playing with three different partners throughout the day. The first two rounds of play place similarly skilled players on the same courts—again to achieve balanced games. The third round of play is unique because it features a pairing system designed to develop a collaborative environment where team members with diverse skill sets partner and build camaraderie. We feel this approach will greatly improve teamwork and ultimately lead to greater success on the court.
Join Our League
If you wish to join the 4.0 Women’s League and meet the League requirements, click the “League Membership Request” button. Click here to view our current member roster.
