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Gem City Pickleball players

Sep 30, 2027 – Nov 4, 2027

Thursday Fall Pickleball 2027

Make room for a night at the courts. Bring a partner, join with friends, or meet your teammates here—adult doubles pickleball with a social side.

Dayton · Ages 21+ · Thursday nights

About the league

Your next favorite game night.

A good rally is even better with people you look forward to seeing again. Get out, play doubles, and make a regular night of it with Gem City Social Sports.

  • Meet people through play
  • Bring friends or join solo
  • Find your level at the courts
Gem City Pickleball teammates together

Find your kind of game.

Beginner

Build confidence with other newer players.

Intermediate

Keep rallies going and develop your match play.

Advanced

Choose faster rallies and more competitive play.

Choose your division during registration. GCSS balances divisions; available team slots are shared across divisions.

When & where

Thursday nights · 7 PM–9 PM Eastern

Sep 30, 2027 – Nov 4, 2027 · 6 regular game nights

Dayton Kroc Center Outdoor Courts

1000 N. Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45404

Get court directions

Check League Hub for your exact game time and confirmed schedule updates.

See all game dates

Make it your night

Bring a team. Or meet one here.

Free agent, small group, full-team captain or invited teammate—choose your way to join. This league plays Thursday nights.

Individual / small group

$60

Join solo or keep friends together in a small group.

Captain pays all

$110

Team · up to 4 players. Covered teammates don’t owe a second league fee.

Shirts & fees

3% processing fee. No shirts or shirt bundles offered.

This is Gem City.

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Before you register

When and where do we play?

Thursday Fall Pickleball 2027: Sep 30, 2027–Nov 4, 2027. Thursday, 7 PM–9 PM Eastern. 6 game nights: 2027-09-30, 2027-10-07, 2027-10-14, 2027-10-21, 2027-10-28, 2027-11-04. Dayton Kroc Center Outdoor Courts, 1000 N. Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45404. $60 individual / $110 team, plus 3% processing. Six Thursday game nights of adult doubles pickleball at Dayton Kroc Center outdoor courts. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced divisions; ages 21+. Join solo, with a small group, or as a team of 2–4.

Which division should I choose?

This league offers Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Choose your starting division during registration; GCSS balances divisions before play. Team capacity is shared across divisions, not separate registration pools.

Can I register without a partner?

Yes. Ages 21+ can join as a free agent, create or join a small group, captain a team of 2–4, or join a captain's team. These are doubles leagues; small groups of two or more become teams.

How do team payments work?

A captain pays the $110 team fee plus processing. Covered teammates do not owe a second individual league fee. Individuals and small-group players pay $60 plus processing. No shirts or shirt bundles are offered.

When can I register?

Registration opens Nov 12, 2026 at midnight Eastern. All normal paths close on Sep 30, 2027 at 7 PM Eastern, subject to capacity. Eligible late free agents can join through the end of the eighth day after opening night only when verified admin-built roster seats remain. Captain invitation exceptions follow the existing signed-in invitation rules. Waitlists do not guarantee placement.

What if it rains?

Six Thursday game nights: 2027-09-30, 2027-10-07, 2027-10-14, 2027-10-21, 2027-10-28, 2027-11-04. 19:00–21:00 Eastern. No makeup dates specified. No makeup dates have been specified. Check League Hub for confirmed schedule changes before traveling to the courts.

Good rallies. Great company.

Your next team starts here.

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