You asked for it: New England Pickleball Club's Ladder

Earn your way up our ladder, towards national pro level teams, through NEPC’s deep bench of players at all skill levels.

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How Give 'n Take Works

  • This system offers a thrilling contrast to our club’s recreational blue square play.
  • Each game is recorded in the Give ‘n Take Web-App and the point differential goes towards your +/- Balance.  Tracking points in this manner keeps our members and nonmembers games focused and sharp.
  • Separate yourself from the competition by building up a positive balance and you won’t just be competing, you’ll be climbing NEPC’s ladder of players. Our NEPC staff keeps an eye on high performers. Show your prowess, and we’ll place you against more formidable teams and events, offering you the perfect arena to showcase and hone your skills.
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Why Compete in Give 'n Take?

No More Cliques

Too often, getting an invite to a game has more to do with who you know vs how good you are.

You may be a trending player! But that can be a road to nowhere if you're not in the right network of players to upgrade to tougher competition.

Give 'n Take takes all of the work, awkwardness and guesswork out of the matchmaking process so you can just play.

Tournament Player?

Give 'n Take is the best way to prepare you for regional and national tournaments: feel those competitive butterflies, practice full tournament strategies with your partner, and, of course, we have plenty of competition for you!

Social Player?

Getting good competitive play is hit-or-miss, and you'd love a more competitive experience against new players to compliment your normal recreational play with friends.

Develop Your Talent

Want to face players who challenge you to think, move, and, play smarter? Giving players of every skill level the opportunity to be challenged, develop their talent, and reach their potential right here in New England is the #1 reason we created Give 'n Take.

Statistics

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Hilton Head APP 2022

Number of medals earned by NEPC’s 4.5 and 5.0 members. 

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Responded “getting good competitive play” is the most important component of a ladder.

Anyone who hasn't tried Give 'n Take should give it a whirl. It's an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself, get to know your game better, and meet and play more great NEPC members/guests.
Richard Goligoski
I was fortunate enough to participate in the first round of the 4.0 level Give 'n Take at New England Pickleball Club. The experience was exactly what I was looking for. The games were all very competitive, close matches keeping everyone engaged. We were able to play against all different styles of play. The event was very well organized. We had just enough time between games to catch our breath and grab a drink of water before the next match started. If you are looking for high level, competitive, and fun play with friendly people, then Give 'n Take is what you’re looking for!
Tyler Wixom
Give 'n Take offers pickleballers the opportunity to challenge themselves and offers a level of competition that you don't see anywhere else. A great offering by NEPC to elevate the play and meet new people.
Nicole McShane
Let’s be real: Trying to organize regular high-quality games often feels impossible. I’m stoked that NEPC is launching this to solve for that. Their human + data-driven approach to matchups gives access to better and better players based on performance. That’s pretty cool.
Mike Proulx
Competitive matches, playing a variety of players with different playing styles. All organized for me--what could be better??
Sue Haskell
Give 'n Take gives all competitive players an opportunity to get the feel of a tournament (butterflies and all), while experiencing the many skills & nuances that different players bring to the game. This combined trial enables serious-minded players to refine their skills, learn, grow, and gain valuable insight on the progression path ahead!
David DiPerri
Give 'n Take was fantastic! Extremely well-managed, terrific players, challenging games ... Highly recommend for everyone to join!
Stephen Van Beaver
I'm really excited about Give 'n Take. My partner and I have practiced together and we are ready to compete! I love the Black Diamond format and competing at tournament intensity. I think all of the 3.5 women should try it so we can all work on our skills playing under pressure situations for summer tournaments.
Kim Foland
I play in the 4.5 Give 'n Take at the New England Pickleball Club. The experience was unmatched with players traveling from all over New England to participate. Expect challenging matches that replicate tournament style play in a well organized fashion.
Ryan Bernstein
I played in the Men's 2.5 Give 'n Take on Saturday. It was a lot of fun and a much higher level of play and intensity than 2.5 Blue Square events. It actually took a couple games to adjust to the speed/intensity. Hopefully they will be come regular events.
Tom Flanigan
I have played in 3 Give 'n Take events as well as 2 private groups. I love it all. The competition is excellent. Socially it’s been great to meet new people. Sometimes I win and sometimes I lose. It’s all fun!
Lesley Velardo
I’ve completed 2 scrambles, both were tons of fun. Competitive, fast paced, serious play! I’ll be back for more.
Vinnie Tomasi
Such a fun event! Krista and Stephen manage it all so well. Hoping there's many more to come.
Karen Hopley
Thank you for putting this event together! It was a lot of fun! The level was competitive all around. No easy games.
Pablo Ordorica

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FAQs

Give ‘n Take is a fluid competitive system with no requirements on how often you are required to play.  Try it, your points will be tracked from your first Give ‘n Take match, and those points will affect who you play against if you choose to continue to compete.

For most Club organized events, yes.  But, you do not need to stick with your doubles partner for each event. Each player’s balance is calculated on an individual basis.  We do plan to add events in the future that allow players to register without a partner.

Sign up for a Give ‘n Take event on our CourtReserve calendar OR setup a private match and submit your scores through the Give ‘n Take app.

No! While many of our events do fill up quickly, our flex-league format ensures that you can still be part of the league even if you can’t make every event. We’re constantly refining our league schedule to accommodate players who haven’t had the chance to participate in previous events. Additionally, our web-app allows you to set up your own matches and report scores independently.

Our league is very popular, and we’re committed to enhancing the experience for all players. As we continue to grow and adapt, we strive to make it easier for more participants to enjoy and get the most out of the league.

  1. Figure out your foursome (or, you can organize multiple courts).
  2. Make a private court reservation through CourtReserve.
  3. Make sure each player has a Give ‘n Take account in the web-app.
  4. See this video for how to post the score of each game in the app.
 

Choose any format that your foursome agrees on, just make sure that all players know before each game starts if it will or will not be recorded in the Give ‘n Take app.

Example formats for private court Give ‘n Take matches:

  • Team A plays against Team B for the entire session.
  • Best 2 out of 3 games, then rotate partner.

Give ‘n Take is a web-app, accessible via app.newenglandpickleball.com.  It isn’t on the Apple or Android mobile app store.  You can get the icon onto your phone’s homescreen by following this tutorial.

Yes, you can setup a private Give ‘n Take match any way you want: mixed team vs mixed team, 3 women and 1 man foursome.  All Give ‘n Take matches are kept track under the same +/- system.

Give ‘n Take is a separate account from CourtReserve.  If you are participating in your first Give ‘n Take event, the club will create an account for you (if you haven’t already created one).  The Give ‘n Take account must be under the same email as your CourtReserve account.  If you are setting up a private match to report scores on your own, you will need to create your own Give ‘n Take account.

Nonmembers can compete in Give ‘n Take, yes!

Give ‘n Take has some pro level players competing in the league: yes, pros can compete!  If you’re interested in watching many of the top pros in New England compete against each other, add your email to the Give ‘n Take newsletter below.  The Give ‘n Take guarantee may not apply to national pro level players competing in the league (depending on their level relative to the other pros competing in the league).

Right now, Give ‘n Take doesn’t cost anything additional beyond NEPC’s normal court fees, so get out there and try it!

No. All Give ‘n Take matches must take place at New England Pickleball Club.

NEPC considers ALL information to make the most accurate and fair skill level decision possible.  This includes outside tournaments and other outside competitive play (which the staff regularly reviews), and all events at NEPC: blue square, academy, and Give ‘n Take.

If you run out of time, submit the final score, regardless of what the final score is. For example, you can submit a score of 8-8 or 5-2.

Yes!  Anyone you choose can be your partner, and you can setup a private Give ‘n Take match with any players: all must create accounts via the web-app so that all four players’ scores are tracked.

No.  For example, a 3.5 player can signup for a 3.5-4.0 Give ‘n Take event and invite a 3.0 to be his/her partner.

All games are governed by the USAPA rulebook.

Questions about the league or the Give ‘n Take Web App, or submit a testimonial about the league:

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How do I compete?

Just join Give ‘n Take with the button below, create an account and signup for Give ‘n Take events on NEPC’s CourtReserve calendar, or setup your own private matches and report scores on your own through the web app.  NEPC staff will be tracking your progress!

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