Central Illinois Pickleball Club Inc. upcoming events

CIPC LADDER Open Play at Parkside (1 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Central Illinois Pickleball Club Indoor Open Play Season

"Sunday Funday"

Registration closes at noon on Fridays

We will close registrations at 12:00 Friday, but you can email support@cipickle.com if you are trying to register after deadline. Late registration may be allowed (on a case-by-case basis) based on the numbers of registrants and court availability. The need for this registration deadline is to ensure we have the correct numbers of courts reserved at Parkside.

CIPC will facilitate open play sessions held at Parkside Fitness for our indoor season beginning November 1st. This is a continuation of our outdoor open plays held at Glen Oak this year with a few minor adjustments. It will be held every Sunday from 3-6 PM at Parkside Fitness in Pekin.

Each Sunday will cater to different groups/skill levels. Every Sunday will alternate between Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Ladder play. We will have an organized 4 on/4 off paddle rack system utilizing 6 pickleball courts. Registration for these open play sessions is required on our website. It is free to register on our site; however each person will need to pay $5.00 at the door when you check-in, paid to Parkside for the use of their facility. You must register for each individual Sunday that you plan to attend. Attendance for each Sunday is capped at 30 people to keep wait time off the courts to a minimum.

Ladder Play Description

These open plays are dedicated to those that would consider themselves Intermediate to Advanced players. To use a snow skiing analogy, this session is for those that would be on blue to black runs. These sessions (depending the make-up of the players on the court for each game) could range from a balance of competitive play to more advanced competitive games.

If you would like information on how to better define and determine your skill level, please visit the USA Pickleball website or follow the below link to USAP's definitions of skill levels. There are also helpful skill assessment sheets available for download to assist you in evaluating yourself.

Link: Definitions Of Player Skill Ratings | USA Pickleball

CIPC would like to extend a special thank you Parkside Fitness for their willingness to partner with our club to facilitate these events. It is our hope that these events can enhance the pickleball experiences available in our community.

CIPC BEGINNER ONLY Open Play at Parkside (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Central Illinois Pickleball Club Indoor Open Play Season

"Sunday Funday"

Registration closes at noon on Fridays

CIPC will facilitate open play sessions held at Parkside Fitness for our indoor season beginning November 1st This is a continuation of our outdoor open plays held at Glen Oak this year with a few minor adjustments. It will be held every Sunday from 3-6 PM at Parkside Fitness in Pekin.

Each Sunday will cater to different groups/skill levels. Every Sunday will alternate between Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Ladder open play. We will have an organized 4 on/4 off paddle rack system utilizing 6 pickleball courts. Registration for these open play sessions is required on our website. It is free to register on our site; however each person will need to pay $5.00 at the door when you check-in, paid to Parkside for the use of their facility. You must register for each individual Sunday that you plan to attend. Attendance for each Sunday is capped at 30 people to keep wait time off the courts to a minimum.

Beginner Open Play Description

Beginner Play is a skill level dedicated to those that are learning the game and at the earlier stages of development/shot execution. This session is for those that would consider themselves novice players. To use a snow skiing analogy, this session is for those that would be on the bunny hill through the green runs and is intended to be a safe and informative place to learn and play the game, make new friends, and have some laughs.

Link: Definitions Of Player Skill Ratings | USA Pickleball

CIPC would like to extend a special thank you Parkside Fitness for their willingness to partner with our club to facilitate these events. It is out hope that these events can enhance the pickleball experiences available in our community.

Single Mingle Event for Ages 25-40 (14 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Let's have fun and play some great pickleball. This is open to members and non members. Tell your friends!!

This isn’t your average pickleball event—it’s a fun way to meet other singles while playing the sport we all love. You’ll rotate partners throughout the afternoon, so there’s plenty of opportunity to mix, match, and connect both on and off the court.

✨ Details

· Who: Singles of all skill levels ( you must know how to play the game)

· When & Where: November 14th At Lakeview Recreation Center, 1013 West Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 6pm -8pm

· Why: Because pickleball + new connections = a perfect match

· Cost: $5 per person payable at Lakeview Rec Center day of event (registration required at www.cipickle.com)

Come for the pickleball, stay for the conversation—and who knows, you just might find your perfect doubles partner.

www.cipickle.com

CIPC INTERMEDIATE Open Play at Parkside (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Central Illinois Pickleball Club Indoor Open Play Season

"Sunday Funday"

Registration closes at noon on Fridays

Intermediate Open play

These open plays are dedicated to those that would consider themselves Intermediate players. To use a snow skiing analogy, this session is for those that would be on blue to black runs. These sessions (depending the make-up of the players on the court for each game) could range from a balance of recreational/competitive play to more advanced competitive games.

Link: Definitions Of Player Skill Ratings | USA Pickleball

MLP Style Team Event -3.0 level players (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR 3.0 DIVISION

We are delighted to offer an exciting competitive Major League Pickleball Style Event (team format) for our CIPC members and guests.

You will register as a 4 Person Team. Team must consist of 2 men & 2 women.

There will be maximum of 4 teams per division. (3 Divisions). Divisions will be at 4 levels of competition: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.0+. You are not required to have an established DUPR rating to play. If you don't have a DUPR rating, then use your best judgement to determine the appropriate skill level. The event coordinator reserves the right to move a team to a different division. Please email us at support@cipickle.com if you need assistance in determining the best level for your team. CIPC reserves the right to move teams to different skill levels if deemed necessary to assure fair play for all.

MLP Style Team Event played in the fashion of Major League Pickleball (MLP)

When: Saturday Nov. 21st , Starting at 9:00 AM

Each Division will have 4 teams competing on 2 courts

Where: Parkside Fitness, 300 Redbud Dr, Pekin, IL

Tourney Format: Four teams of 4 Persons, in each division.

Each team must be 2 men, and 2 women.

The captain of team will register all members of their team. Both CIPC members and non-members are welcome to play. There is no price difference between members and non-members for this event because the teams could be a mix of members/non-members.

NEW INFO; The start of each match will begin with a coin toss.

1. Winner of coin toss chooses "Away" or "Home"

Home team sees other mixed line-up first, then sets their line-up

Away team sees other Dreambreaker line-up first, then sets their line-up.

2. Loser of coin toss then picks serve or receive.

3. Winner of coin toss picks side.

Each match will consist of 4 games of regular scoring to 11 (win by 2). Four games will be played in the following order:

1st game...Women's doubles,

2nd game...Men's doubles,

3rd and 4th games...Two mixed doubles games (MX 1 & MX 2)

If teams are tied 2 - 2 at the end of these games, there will be a DreamBreaker game.

A DreamBreaker is a game to 21 (win by 2) with Rally scoring. There will be a freeze which means you can only win on your serve. Each team must rotate it's 4 players in a designated order for 4 single rallies. Players serve from the left or right side depending on their teams score (even score, serve from right side, etc.) Each player plays 4 rallies, then the next player plays 4 rallies and continue in this order until one team wins the game. That means, after all of the players have played their 4 rally's, the order of players continues until game is complete.

You will play each team in your division once (Round Robin). After you play your 3 round robin matches, top 2 teams advance to Gold medal match and bottom two teams advance to Bronze Medal match in the same style as described above.

Top teams will be determined by their match win record. If there is tie on the win record, ties will be broken based on point differential.

Fee: $80 per team

MLP Style Team Event -3.5 level players (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR 3.5 DIVISION

We are delighted to offer an exciting competitive Major League Pickleball Style Event (team format) for our CIPC members and guests.

You will register as a 4 Person Team. Team must consist of 2 men & 2 women.

MLP Style Team Event played in the fashion of Major League Pickleball (MLP)

When: Saturday Nov. 21st , Starting at 9:00 AM

Each Division will have 4 teams competing on 2 courts

Where: Parkside Fitness, 300 Redbud Dr, Pekin, IL

Tourney Format: Four teams of 4 Persons, in each division.

Each team must be 2 men, and 2 women.

NEW INFO; The start of each match will begin with a coin toss.

1. Winner of coin toss chooses "Away" or "Home"

Home team sees other mixed line-up first, then sets their line-up

Away team sees other Dreambreaker line-up first, then sets their line-up.

2. Loser of coin toss then picks serve or receive.

3. Winner of coin toss picks side.

Each match will consist of 4 games of regular scoring to 11 (win by 2). Four games will be played in the following order:

1st game...Women's doubles,

2nd game...Men's doubles,

3rd and 4th games...Two mixed doubles games (MX 1 & MX 2)

If teams are tied 2 - 2 at the end of these games, there will be a DreamBreaker game.

Top teams will be determined by their match win record. If there is tie on the win record, ties will be broken based on point differential.

Fee: $80 per team

MLP Style Team Event -4.0 level players (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR 3.0 DIVISION

We are delighted to offer an exciting competitive Major League Pickleball Style Event (team format) for our CIPC members and guests.

You will register as a 4 Person Team. Team must consist of 2 men & 2 women.

MLP Style Team Event played in the fashion of Major League Pickleball (MLP)

When: Saturday Nov. 21st , Starting at 9:00 AM

Each Division will have 4 teams competing on 2 courts

Where: Parkside Fitness, 300 Redbud Dr, Pekin, IL

Tourney Format: Four teams of 4 Persons, in each division.

Each team must be 2 men, and 2 women.

NEW INFO; The start of each match will begin with a coin toss.

1. Winner of coin toss chooses "Away" or "Home"

Home team sees other mixed line-up first, then sets their line-up

Away team sees other Dreambreaker line-up first, then sets their line-up.

2. Loser of coin toss then picks serve or receive.

3. Winner of coin toss picks side.

Each match will consist of 4 games of regular scoring to 11 (win by 2). Four games will be played in the following order:

1st game...Women's doubles,

2nd game...Men's doubles,

3rd and 4th games...Two mixed doubles games (MX 1 & MX 2)

If teams are tied 2 - 2 at the end of these games, there will be a DreamBreaker game.

Top teams will be determined by their match win record. If there is tie on the win record, ties will be broken based on point differential.

Fee: $80 per team

MLP Style Team Event -4.0+ level players (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR 4.0+ DIVISION

We are delighted to offer an exciting competitive Major League Pickleball Style Event (team format) for our CIPC members and guests.

You will register as a 4 Person Team. Team must consist of 2 men & 2 women.

MLP Style Team Event played in the fashion of Major League Pickleball (MLP)

When: Saturday Nov. 21st , Starting at 9:00 AM

Each Division will have 4 teams competing on 2 courts

Where: Parkside Fitness, 300 Redbud Dr, Pekin, IL

Tourney Format: Four teams of 4 Persons, in each division.

Each team must be 2 men, and 2 women.

NEW INFO; The start of each match will begin with a coin toss.

1. Winner of coin toss chooses "Away" or "Home"

Home team sees other mixed line-up first, then sets their line-up

Away team sees other Dreambreaker line-up first, then sets their line-up.

2. Loser of coin toss then picks serve or receive.

3. Winner of coin toss picks side.

Each match will consist of 4 games of regular scoring to 11 (win by 2). Four games will be played in the following order:

1st game...Women's doubles,

2nd game...Men's doubles,

3rd and 4th games...Two mixed doubles games (MX 1 & MX 2)

If teams are tied 2 - 2 at the end of these games, there will be a DreamBreaker game.

Top teams will be determined by their match win record. If there is tie on the win record, ties will be broken based on point differential.

Fee: $80 per team

CIPC ADVANCED Open Play at Parkside (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Central Illinois Pickleball Club Indoor Open Play Season

"Sunday Funday"

Registration closes at noon on Fridays

Advanced Open Play

These open plays are dedicated to those that would consider themselves 4.0 and over Advanced players. To use a snow skiing analogy, this session is for those that would be on blue to black runs. These sessions (depending the make-up of the players on the court for each game) could range from a balance of very competitive to definitely more advanced competitive games.

Link: Definitions Of Player Skill Ratings | USA Pickleball