OPA-APO Player Profiles

To help identify which level to play at for all OPA-APO Leagues, we have created player profiles for your reference.

If you are missing more than ONE skill at a level, choose the previous level. Skills are meant to be assessed in a real game situation against  players at the specified level and be replicated consistently within games and from game to game.

VIOLET

Entry level league play.

INDIGO

I serve the ball in the court 50% of the time. I maintain a rally of 3 shots in a row. I know the rules of pickleball and how to keep score.

BLUE

I serve the ball in the court 60% of the time. I maintain a rally of 5 shots in a row. I almost never swing and miss. I use both my forehand and backhand appropriately. I handle moderately paced shots. I move to the net whenever I get the chance. I use the third shot drop on easy returns. I try to dink as much as possible until the ball pops up high.

GREEN

I serve and return the serve in the court 60% of the time in the back half of the court. I try to use the third shot drop and have success 50% of the time. I initiate and maintain a dinking rally of 5-10 shots in a game situation. I sustain a volley exchange at the net. I move to the net appropriately. I have correct court positioning for doubles

YELLOW

I serve and return with depth or placement 80% of the time. I use the third shot drop successfully 65% of the time. I consistently dink with placement and purpose. I sustain a rally and place the ball during a volley exchange. I create and hit “gaps”. I have good court coverage, quickness, mobility and balance. I have a variety of finishing shots. I anticipate my opponents shots. I work strategically with my partner to regularly hit shots that set us up for success. I can reset the ball and start a dink rally 60% of the time. I understand proper shot selection and am reducing my low percentage shots.

ORANGE

I serve and return with accurate placement and depth 90% of the time. My third shot drop and drive is strategically placed and effective 80% of the time. I dink patiently with accuracy and strategic placement knowing when to use offensive and defensive dinks. I control play at the net to keep my opponents deep. I move effectively with my partner, easily switching sides and covering the court. I handle fast exchanges at the net. Fewer than 30% of rallies end because of my unforced errors. I do not have a noticable weakness that can be exploited. I know how to change from a fast paced game to a slow game and vice versa. I keep the ball in play and am aware of minimizing errors

RED

I serve with placement, power or spin 95% of the time. I consistently hit an effective third shot drop, drill or spin shot 90% of the time. I dink all day long with accuracy, spin and variety. I purposely reset fast paced balls. Fewer than 10% of rallies end because of my unforced errors. I have excellent positioning, anticipation and mobility. I can retrieve lobs and reset them to my advantage. I have quick hands I have good control from all court positions. I understand pickleball strategies and can vary strategies based on opponents. I am able to turn many defensive shots into offensive shots.

Cancellations

Visiting Ottawa?

Visitors may request to participate in a league and may be invited to play, space permitting for a fee. Requests can be sent to LeaguePlay@OttawaPickleballAssociation.com.

All visitors must sign a waiver before playing in any OPA-APO event or session.

Download waiver English French.

League Coordinators Wanted

We are looking for coordinators for each of our leagues.

As a league coordinator, we would register you for your league FREE OF CHARGE as a thank you for your time.  If you are interested, please send an email to LeaguePlay@OttawaPickleballAssociation.com with “League Coordinator” in the heading. Please indicate the time and location of the league you wish to organize.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate player attendance each week using the BenchApp software (it’s easy to use!)
• Arrange for spares if required and collect payment from spares.
• Manage the transport of the first aid kit, nets and balls to and from the venue. This may require meeting other league coordinators to share the nets.
• Set up and take down the nets.
• Organize play for your session.

Feedback, Questions or Concerns about our Leagues?

We are really working hard to make our members happy. This is a work in progress and we value your feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact the OPA-APO League Director at LeaguePlay@OttawaPickleballAssociation.com with your input.