Taylor Morrison and the Solivita Club have authorized the Solivita Smashers Pickleball Club to assist in the management of the 17 pickleball courts at Solivita. Both organizations concur with the goals and objectives of administering and scheduling the pickleball courts located at Solivita.
Pickleball Events and Activities by the Smashers Pickleball Club and authorized by the Riviera Fitness Center supersede all scheduled court time, including teams.
SCHEDULE
A monthly Court Schedule is prepared and posted on the pickleball courts bulletin boards and online on this website. The Smashers Pickleball Club assigns courts for activities including, but not limited to, clinics, competition (recreational or competitive), ”open” and team play. All unassigned time is “available” to any resident or member for reservation through Riviera Fitness Center (863-427-7130).
ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS
Instruction – These include regular Newbie Clinics, Skills Clinic and Practice sessions. Additionally, special instruction or demonstrations may be scheduled.
Ladders – Competitive play is scheduled at specific times throughout the week and uses the courts defined in the Schedule.
Competition – The Smashers Pickleball Club may assign courts for recreational or competitive events such as “Games” or Tournaments. These are for the benefit of members. While entry may be limited, all members that qualify are eligible to play or compete. These may be run by or coordinated with The Smashers Pickleball Club .
OPEN PLAY
Members Only Open (MOO) is for Smashers members ONLY to play in an Open Mixer. A progression of “MOOs” have been designated to provide playing opportunity for players. While all members are eligible to play in an Open Mixer, members are encouraged to participate in a “MOO” appropriate for the player’s skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) to promote competitive play and enjoyment.
A Paddle Queue System is used at all MOO courts to ensure fair access for players. Details are on the MOO and Paddle Queue document posted on the Bulletin Boards and websites
All Residents Open Play – Every evening, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, on designated courts at Freedom Park and one court at the Palms. These courts are available to all residents to play in an Open Mixer. These are “shared” courts and a “Rotation” system is used, relying on cooperation and consideration for all players.
TEAMS
A team is a defined group of members. The Court Schedule indicates courts assigned to a Team with the team name, day(s) and time(s). Additional team information is also provided on the schedule or on an associated document: gender, skill level, if “open” to new members or subs and Team contact information. See “Team Rules” for details about Team policies.
RESERVED COURTS
Resident Courts – Freedom Park court 10 and court 17 at the Palms are Open courts and may not be assigned by the Smashers, except for training or special events. These open courts are assigned on a first come basis.
Available Non-Scheduled Courts – Any court that is not scheduled or reserved for an activity, is considered available and may be reserved or used for pickleball activities.
Reservations – To guarantee use of an available court, visit or call Riviera Fitness Center at 863-427-7130 to reserve a court up to 3 days in advance. Reservations will not be made from messages.
- Reservation times are set at 1 1/2 hour (90 minute) segments.
- Reservation times should be consistent with “play” times as posted on Smashers’ monthly schedules.
GUEST POLICY
ALL GUESTS must have a Guest Pass to use any Pickleball Court, including the open play courts. Guests may use “available” or reserved courts with a Solivita resident provided they have a guest pass. All guests must wear proper court shoes. Guests may NOT play in the MOO or club events, with limited play in teams.
Revised 17 April 2021. Reformatted for website 29 June 2023.