CROSS COURT PICKLEBALL – THE MEADOWSWEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

Steve Skinner

Sep 3

4 min read

HELLO SEPTEMBER!

September is here, and that means we’re getting closer to the start of another busy indoor pickleball season at The Meadows!

As summer winds down and everyone starts settling back into their regular routines, it’s a great time to get your pickleball schedule sorted for fall.

We have lots happening this month, including youth programming, upcoming fall leagues and plenty of opportunities to get on the courts!

IMPORTANT: THE OLD CROSS COURT APP NO LONGER WORKS

A quick reminder for everyone booking at The Meadows!

The old Cross Court app is no longer active and will not work for booking.

Going forward, please download the MINDBODY app and search for Cross Court Pickleball – The Meadows to manage your bookings.

You can also book directly through our website if you prefer!

If you still have the old Cross Court app on your phone, you can delete it to avoid any confusion.

FALL LEAGUES ARE COMING!

We know many of you have been waiting for fall leagues, and we’re working on getting everything ready for another great season at The Meadows!

Our leagues are a great way to get consistent weekly games, meet more players and enjoy organized play with others around your level.

We’ll be sharing the full Fall League schedule soon, including levels, days, times, start dates and registration information.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page and upcoming newsletters for the announcement!

ELEV8 YOUTH PICKLEBALL STARTS NEXT WEEK!

The ELEV8 Youth Pickleball Program kicks off Tuesday, September 8 at The Meadows!

Led by Shawn Owen, a nationally certified NCCP Level 4 coach with more than 35 years of high-performance coaching experience, this 8-session program is designed to help young players develop their skills, confidence and game strategy while having fun on the court.

Tuesdays & Thursdays starting September 8

Grades 5–7: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM

Grades 8–10: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM

Cost: $200

Only 12 spots available per program

Each participant also receives an ELEV8 Pickleball T-shirt, and the small group size allows for plenty of hands-on coaching.

For registration information, contact Shawn at 2elev8collective@gmail.com.

WANT THE SAME COURT EVERY WEEK?

If your group plays at the same time every week, a Guaranteed Court Booking might make things a whole lot easier!

Instead of remembering to book each week, you can reserve a regular day and time and know your court is already taken care of.

It’s a simple option for groups who want consistent weekly pickleball without the weekly booking routine.

Interested? Email meadows@crosscourtpickleball.ca for more information.

FALL IS A GREAT TIME TO GET BACK ON THE COURT

Summer can get busy. Between vacations, camping, visitors and enjoying the sunshine, pickleball routines sometimes take a bit of a break.

September is the perfect time to get back into it!

Whether you haven’t played in a few weeks or you’ve been playing all summer, grab your paddle, round up your group and get some games in.

And with indoor courts, there’s no checking the forecast before you play!

Book HERE!

PICKLEBALL TIP OF THE WEEK

Move together with your partner.

One of the easiest ways to leave an opening on the court is when you and your partner get too far apart.

Think of yourselves as being connected by an invisible rope. When one player moves left or right, the other should move with them.

Keeping that spacing will help cover the middle, reduce open gaps and make it much harder for your opponents to find an easy winner.

DID YOU KNOW?

The kitchen is officially called the Non-Volley Zone!

The nickname “kitchen” may be what almost everyone calls it, but in the official rules it’s the Non-Volley Zone, or NVZ.

Whatever you call it, just remember you can’t volley while standing in it!

BOOK YOUR COURT

Ready to play this week?

Court bookings at The Meadows are available through the MINDBODY app or through our website.

Get your group together, choose your time and enjoy some indoor pickleball!

With fall approaching and more players returning to regular play, booking ahead is always a good idea.

PLANNING A GROUP EVENT?

Need a fun idea for your next group outing?

Pickleball is a great activity for groups because it’s social, active and easy for beginners to jump into.

Cross Court at The Meadows can host corporate and staff events, birthday celebrations, community groups, sports teams, family and friend gatherings and private pickleball events.

For more information, email meadows@crosscourtpickleball.ca.

A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS

● Please arrive early enough to be ready when your court time begins.

● Finish your games on time so the next booking can start promptly.

● Return borrowed equipment and balls when you’re finished.

● Take all personal belongings with you when you leave.

● Please help us keep the facility clean and welcoming for everyone.

● Be respectful and welcoming to everyone sharing the courts.

● Have fun and enjoy your time on the court!

THANK YOU!

Thank you for continuing to support Cross Court Pickleball – The Meadows!

We’re excited to head into another fall season with you and have lots more coming as we move through September.