Supported Session Formats

Coaching

A coached session where players book in for structured instruction rather than self-managed open play.

Court Challenge

Players move up and down courts based on results, with winners progressing toward the top court.

Expression of Interest

Collect expressions of interest from players who are available and would like to be considered for a session or event, without confirming a playing place.

Induction

An introductory session for new or returning players, often used to explain venue expectations and assess readiness for regular play.

Ladder League

Players are grouped onto courts, then play a full round robin with the other players on that court.

Meeting / AGM

A club meeting with attendance RSVPs.

MLP I-Mixer

An MLP-style mixer that forms groups using the inverted ranking order.

MLP Mixer

An MLP-style team mixer combining men's, women's and mixed doubles, with teams of four formed from players' PIRAT ratings.

Pickle Patch

Start a small patch of players and watch it grow! Pickle Patch replaces recurring private court bookings.

Private Booking

A private booking is a court hire session organised by a member or small group.

Round Robin - Singles

Players rotate through a singles round robin schedule, playing individually against different opponents.

Round Robin - Skinny Singles

Players rotate through a singles round robin schedule, playing individually against different opponents.

Round Robin - Teams

Players book and play as partnered doubles teams through a round robin schedule.

Social / Open Play

A general-purpose session for social play, drills, or club-managed play that does not need a specialised scoring or scheduling format.

Tournament - 8 Teams

Eight fixed doubles teams play in two pools of four, then upper and lower semifinals and placement matches.

Tournament - Doubles

A tournament session uses round robin or pool play as part of a formal event.

Tournament - Singles

A tournament session for singles play.

Tournament - Skinny Singles

A tournament session for singles play.

Two Strikes Tournament - Doubles

One loss gives you another chance. Two losses eliminate you.

Two Strikes Tournament - Singles

One loss gives you another chance. Two losses eliminate you.

Two Teams

An interclub challenge with separate club bookings and a shared doubles draw.

Winners and Grinners

A casual paddle-stacking format where winners and grinners queue separately for the next available court.