SPA Drop-In Play Pilot Guidelines
Effective - April 27 through the entire summer
To improve fairness, access, and overall player experience during busy sessions, SPA is implementing the following pilot guidelines.
FAQ's further down.
Drop-In Single Stacking
Applies to: All drop-in, Single Stacking courts - see TV monitor for daily schedule
Single stacking is the standard rotation method for drop-in play.
Guidelines:
- Players place their paddle individually into the queue outside Court 11.
- Players rotate onto courts one at a time, following established paddle order.
- Standard drop-in rotation procedures remain in effect.
- Standard scoring - play to 11 win by 1
Purpose:
- Promotes fairness and equal court access
- Reduces extended wait times
- Encourages broader member interaction
Foursome Drop-In
Applies to: Courts 1-4 only - see TV monitor for daily schedule
To accommodate members who prefer to play with a full group, limited foursome stacking is permitted.
Guidelines:
- Only complete groups of four players may stack together.
- All four players must be present.
- Foursomes stack outside Court 1.
- Partial groups (two or three players) may not reserve or hold space.
- If fewer than four players are present, single stacking is required.
- Traditional scoring, games are played to 11 win by one, and if rally scoring, play to 21, win by one.
Purpose:
- Provides flexibility for full groups
- Maintains balance between group play and open rotation
- Protects access for individual players
FAQ's
OPEN Foursome Courts - If there are open courts on 1-4, can a group of 4 people in the single stacking area move to the open court in the group area?
YES, any group of 4 players (they do not need to know each other) can join together and play in the group play area. After they finish a game, they can stack for another game in the Group area, or go back to the singles area
CAN Foursomes play on a Single Stacking Court if one is available? -
Yes, a foursome can stack in the singles area, BUT, they must follow the singles rules, taking the next four slots. This means they might need to break up.
Single Stacking with different Level Players - If I see there are three (3) players stacked ahead of me that I know are much higher or lower level players, can I leave an open slot and stack in the next slot to wait for another group?
No, you can't leave an open slot. You can choose to wait until another player fills in the spot then stack your paddle.
Stacking with friends - Can I collect three (3) other friends and wait for the next four (4) slots before stacking so we can play together?
No, a foursome should move to the foursome stacking area
Single Stacking Area - If there are multiple open courts, and there are 1 - 3 paddles stacked, can my foursome take an open court?
No, during the pilot program, everyone must stack in order.
Staying on a Court for more than one game- If after my game, there are multiple courts open, can my group stay on our court?
No, you must return to the stacking area between games. This applies even if there are open courts and no players waiting.