Varsity Open Play

Fun. Fair. Competitive. Open to everyone.

What is Open Play?

Open Play is Varsity’s most popular way to play — players of all levels sign up, rotate in and out, and enjoy plenty of games in a fun, welcoming, and competitive environment.

It’s the perfect way to meet new players, improve your game, and enjoy the energy of the Varsity community.

How Open Play Works

Rules

  • Games are played to 11, win by 2.

  • After each game, all 4 players exit toward the paddle rack.

  • Courts slide over; all new games start on Court 5.

  • Detailed rotation rules are displayed on the screens at the courts.

Court Setup & Player Caps

  • We adjust the number of courts and players based on demand:

  • Courts 5 & 6 are the default Open Play courts.

    • If a session has enough players, we expand to Court 7, then Court 8, and finally Court 1 as a Challenge Court.

Formats by Player Number

  • 2 courts (max 10 players):

    • Winners stay, challengers rotate in after each game. Pairs may only win 3 in a row before splitting.

  • 3–4 courts (max 18–24 players):

    • Social rotation — all 4 players come off after each game, next 4 rotate in.

  • 4 courts + Challenge Court (max 30 players):

    • Court 1 becomes a Challenge Court, where winners stay as long as they keep winning.

Split Skill Sessions

When Open Play is split into All Levels and 4.0+ sessions:

  • Players rotate only within their assigned courts — no crossing over between groups.

    • All Levels players stay on Courts 5 & 6

    • 4.0+ players stay on Courts 7 & 8

  • Each group follows the standard rotation rules independently:

    • All games to 11, win by 2

    • After each game, all 4 exit to the paddle rack for their group and winners re-enter

      • All Levels paddle located rack by court 5

      • 4.0+ paddle rack located by Court 8

    • Courts slide over within their group

      • New games start on Court 5 (All Levels) or Court 8 (4.0+)

Weekday Mornings 8am-11am
All Levels

A relaxed, social vibe to start your day. All levels welcome — meet new partners, have fun, and keep it moving!

Tue-Fri Evenings 5pm-8pm
4.0+

Bring your game face — evenings are for competitive 4.0+ players who want fast-paced, focused matches.

Wed + Fri Evenings 5pm-8pm
All Levels

A great mix of friendly and competitive games for all skill levels. Meet new players, rotate often, and enjoy the energy of the evening crowd!

Weekend Midday 11am-2pm
4.0+

High-level midday play for advanced players. Competitive games with others who bring intensity to the courts.

Weekend Evenings 5pm-8pm
4.0+

Evening session for advanced players (4.0+). Fast-paced, challenging games with skilled competition.

Late Night: Tue + Wed + Fri 8pm-11pm
All Levels

Night owls unite! Play under the lights with others who like to keep the games going late into the night.

Weekend Midday 11am-2pm
All Levels

A welcoming midday session for players of all skill levels. Fun, social games with plenty of rotation to keep everyone playing.

Weekend Evenings 5pm-8pm
All Levels

Lively evening play for all skill levels. A great mix of social and competitive games to close out your day.

More to come!

We’re always looking for ways to add more Open Play options and meet the needs of our community. If you have a group that’s interested in playing at a different time, let us know — we’d love to hear your suggestions!