Questions, answered.
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What to expect on a night
Show up. The draw's set, the courts are booked, the balls are new, and there's a coach on court keeping the standings. About ninety minutes of play, then drinks and apps with your group. Bring a racket, or rent one when you arrive. That's the whole list.
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How do the groups work? Do I play with the same people every week?
Yep. You're placed in a group of around twenty and that's your group for the season — same people every week, which is rather the point. Groups are balanced for level and for good company. After four weeks, a new season starts and the groups shift.
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What is the price for a season — and does it renew?
$440 for the season — four nights, all-in. Prime courts reserved every week, a coach running the night, drinks and apps after, and our own corner of Ultra Miami.
Nothing renews on its own; when the next season forms, you'll get an invitation.
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What's Americano?
A rotation format. Partners change each round and points are tallied to each player, not a team, so over a night you play with most of your group. Nobody gets stuck carrying anyone.
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What level do I need? How do I know my level?
A 2.0 on the Playtomic scale is the minimum — you can return the ball and keep a rally going. Don't know your level? The level guide sorts it out in about a minute. Be honest; level is a factor in how we balance the groups.
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What happens after I request a spot?
Every request is read within three days. If there's a group with your name on it, you'll get an invitation to the launch night with a confirmation page; if not, we'll say so. On the confirmation page you'll also see where you can sign up for Season One.
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Can I come with a friend or a partner?
Yep. Have them request too. When you sign up for a season, there's a line for anyone you'd want in your group, and we'll place you together where we can.
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What if I miss a week?
Life happens. A few days before each night you'll get a quick attendance check — just tell us. No makeups, no substitutes; the season carries on and you pick it back up the week after.
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Where and when is Season One?
Four Tuesdays at Ultra Miami, 7pm, starting October 27. Preview the season at the launch night on October 13. First of many — more seasons and more nights as we go. Not this season? Keep me posted and we'll tell you when the next one forms.
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Who's behind Belmar?
Kat Wilson, a Miami-based founder who typed 'need a 4th' one too many times. She built and sold her last company, did her MBA at Chicago Booth, and spends her days doing strategy at Zillow.
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What's the launch night?
A preview of Season One, Tuesday October 13 at Ultra Miami — courts, a coach on court, drinks and apps, complimentary for everyone invited. Request a spot and you'll hear back within three days.