You most likely landed here after scanning a QR code on a pickleball net.
Click here for help with nets.
Click here for help with squeegees.
Click here for help with finding places to play.
Click here for help with the rest.
Help with Nets
Semi-Permanent Nets
The instructions below only apply to semi-permanent nets acquired with the help of the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA). If your net has a lovely sticker like the one on the picture shown here, keep reading.
Help Moving Semi-Permanent Nets
Make sure you lift a net on its wheels before you move it.
To flip the wheels up or down, bend your knees, grab the handles on each side of a post, straighten your knees to lift the net. If the wheels were down, they will flip up as you lift the net. If the wheels were up, they will flip down. Bend your knees to let the net back down.
Make sure you put the net down after you move it.
Help with a Sagging Net
When a net is sagging, most often something is propping the net up on one or both sides. Make sure that both sets of wheels are completely up, and the lower part of the net touches the ground.
If nothing is propping up the net, check that the center net strap is not pulling the net down.
If the steps above did not help, please email info@seattlemetropickleball.com.
Please refrain from increasing the net cord tension. This often causes more problems. Trust us. Email us.
SwiftNets
How to Assemble a SwiftNet
Help with Squeegees
Your Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) has installed squeegees at many outdoor pickleball locations over the Seattle Metro area.
Squeegee Lock Codes
Hopefully, all of those SMPA-provided squeegees are locked when not in use. For locks using numbers, the code is most likely 2023 or 2017 (3146 at Gilman Playfield until switched out). For locks using letters, the code is most likely DINK. If that doesn’t work, try contacting local players as the lock combinations change from time to time, and we can’t keep track of them all. If all else fails, email info@seattlemetropickleball.com and make sure to let us know where your squeegee is located.
Why Squeegees Need to be Locked
Squeegees tend to escape from the courts where they belong when no one is watching. When that happens, it is a pain for everyone, including the people who no longer have a squeegee.
Everyone Needs to Make Sure the Squeegees are Locked
It is everyone’s responsibility to make sure the squeegees are locked. Yes, this includes you. Yes, even if you did not unlock the squeegee in the first place.
If the squeegee is unlocked and not being used, please lock it.
One Squeegee — Many Uses
We know you are very creative. We however ask that you only use the squeegees to remove water from the courts. All other uses reduce the squeegees’ longevity.
Squeegee Maintenance
If your SMPA-provided squeegee needs maintenance, and you feel like you can do the job yourself, we would love for you to help. Please drop us a note at info@seattlemetropickleball.com so we can help you help us.
If you don’t feel up to the task of fixing your SMPA-provided squeegee, please email info@seattlemetropickleball.com to let us know what the problem is.
Help with Finding Places to Play
Check out our Local Play page.
Help with the Rest
If you need help with something else, please email info@seattlemetropickleball.com.