Summer Leagues 2025: Long Island City

A new season of leagues kicks off July 13 at Long Island City
Looking for fun summer plans? It’s time to join a League. Make new friends, enjoy friendly competition, and improve your pickle. 

NEW This Season: Advanced Beginner Instructional League 

Our Advanced Beginner Instructional League combines competitive play with expert coaching from CityPickle pros who will observe matches and offer tips between games. Ideal for players with a DUPR between 2.5 and 3.0, this league is your chance to sharpen strategy and boost performance every week.

Meet Your Coach: Elana Bush

With a 4.8 DUPR and 180 matches under her belt, Elana Bush has been all-in since first trying pickleball three years ago. She helps players grow with a focus on strategy, consistency, and smart shot selection. Her goal is to build confidence while keeping the energy high and the experience fun.

LONG ISLAND CITY LEAGUE SCHEDULE

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ADVANCED BEGINNER LEAGUES

Recommended DUPR 2.5-3.0 

SUNDAYS - 9-10:30AM | Begins July 13

SUNDAYS - 7:30-9PM | Begins July 13

MONDAYS - 6-7:30PM | Begins July 14

ADVANCED BEGINNER INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE

Recommended DUPR 2.5-3.0 

SUNDAYS - 10:30AM-12PM | Begins July 13

INTERMEDIATE LEAGUES

Recommended DUPR 3.0-3.5 

SUNDAYS - 6-7:30PM | Begins July 13 

MONDAYS - 7:30-9PM | Begins July 14

Our ladder leagues strike the ideal balance between competitive edge and social fun. Each week, fifteen players take the court to compete for a higher spot in the standings. All match results are entered into DUPR, and live rankings help you track your climb. A DUPR account is required to play. Click here to link your account.

Leagues are most fun and competitive when everyone’s playing at the right level. Check the guidelines in our listings, and feel free to email us at LIC@city-pickle.com if you’re unsure which league is the best fit.

‍League Games: What can I expect? 

• This season’s leagues follow a ladder format, where players move up or down each week based on how they play.
• We update the standings after every session, factoring in your win/loss record, point differential, and how many sessions you've played.
• Top court players each week can take advantage of our new Replay tech, recording video clips of their gameplay.
• Prizes awarded to the top three players at the end of the season.
• All scores from all six weeks entered into DUPR.

Subs: If you need to miss a session, please secure your own sub of a similar skill level. You can use our Sub Channel in the CityPickle Community Slack. If you cannot find a sub, please notify CityPickle at least 48 hours in advance, and we will help.

Rankings will be determined by overall record and head-to-head records. Rankings will be entered within the day after each league. 

You’ll be invited to join a specific channel in our Slack Community to further connect with the other players in your league and to receive weekly league updates.

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