Honestly, this was one of the worst pickleball socials I’ve ever joined. The event was completely overbooked - they crammed way too many players in while only renting three courts. That means each court had around 10–12 players, which made the waiting time ridiculously long. I joined a 3-hour session and only got to play about four games total. Out of the three courts, one was for absolute beginners (some of them didn’t even know the basic rules), while the other two were for high-level players (around 3.0–5.0). There was no mid-level option for the majority of players (around 2.5–3.0), so the matchmaking felt totally unbalanced and frustrating. On top of that, the court cleanliness was terrible - dirty water stains all over the floor, lots of leaves and trash around the area. It looked poorly maintained and honestly quite unhygienic. Now, three things deserve special attention: 1. Lighting: The lights were way too bright and hung far too low. It was blinding and painful to look at - totally different from any other court I’ve played at. Most players were clearly struggling to see the ball properly. 2. Court etiquette: Some players would finish a game and immediately jump into the next one without letting others rotate in. The host did absolutely nothing about it, so a few rude players basically hijacked the courts. 3. Organization (or lack thereof): The whole event felt greedy and unorganized. They accepted way more people than the space could handle, didn’t manage the court rotations, and the multiple “hosts” standing around were practically useless - just there for show. Overall, this social was a total waste of time and money. If you’re thinking about joining a social event at Pickle Pickle, I strongly suggest reconsidering - there are far better, better-managed options in District 2 and nearby areas.
