DUPR is here!

Navigating the changes to our grading system

We’re excited to announce that we have adopted the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system. This gives us a data-driven way to determine player skill levels and provide a better grading experience for all members.

This page will help you to understand the steps you'll need to take to ensure you get the most out of the new system.

How to register for DUPR rated leagues

To join DUPR Rated Leagues, complete the two steps below.

Since Pickleball.com can be tricky for new users, please view all the videos.

To sign up for DUPR League sessions, complete the two stages below for easy step-by-step instructions. Since Pickleball.com can be tricky for new users, please view all the videos.

Step 1: Setting up a free Pickleball.com profile

Visit www.Pickleball.com and create your profile.
After entering your details, self-select your Doubles & Singles skill level which is based on your current NBPA grade (see below DUPR Rating table)

DUPR Rating table:

Standard players: select 2.0

Intermediate players : select 2.5

Challenger players: select 3.0

Advanced players: select 3.5

Do NOT overrate your skill level or it could negatively affect your
DUPR when you play your first DUPR rated session.

Link your pickleball.com account to your DUPR account
Go to the Clubs section, search for Northern Beaches Pickleball and request to join the club by clicking the Become a Member button.

Note: This is just an admin requirement to ensure only paid members of NBP can be approved into our club in pickleball.com to ensure availability in these sessions.
Once approved, you can join any of the DUPR Rated Leagues. You will generally receive approval within 12-24 hours.

Video Instructions

Step 1: Setting up a free Pickleball.com profile

Visit www.Pickleball.com and create your profile.
After entering your details, self-select your Doubles & Singles skill level which is based on your current NBPA grade (see below DUPR Rating table)

DUPR Rating table:

Standard players: select 2.0

Intermediate players : select 2.5

Challenger players: select 3.0

Advanced players: select 3.5

Do NOT overrate your skill level or it could negatively affect your
DUPR when you play your first DUPR rated session.

Link your pickleball.com account to your DUPR account
Go to the Clubs section, search for Northern Beaches Pickleball and request to join the club by clicking the Become a Member button.

Note: This is just an admin requirement to ensure only paid members of NBP can be approved into our club in pickleball.com to ensure availability in these sessions.
Once approved, you can join any of the DUPR Rated Leagues. You will generally receive approval within 12-24 hours.

Video Instructions

Step 1: Setting up a free Pickleball.com profile

Visit www.Pickleball.com and create your profile.
After entering your details, self-select your Doubles & Singles skill level which is based on your current NBPA grade (see below DUPR Rating table)

DUPR Rating table:

Standard players: select 2.0

Intermediate players : select 2.5

Challenger players: select 3.0

Advanced players: select 3.5

Do NOT overrate your skill level or it could negatively affect your
DUPR when you play your first DUPR rated session.

Link your pickleball.com account to your DUPR account
Go to the Clubs section, search for Northern Beaches Pickleball and request to join the club by clicking the Become a Member button.

Note: This is just an admin requirement to ensure only paid members of NBP can be approved into our club in pickleball.com to ensure availability in these sessions.
Once approved, you can join any of the DUPR Rated Leagues. You will generally receive approval within 12-24 hours.

Video Instructions

Step 1: Setting up a free Pickleball.com profile

Visit www.Pickleball.com and create your profile.
After entering your details, self-select your Doubles & Singles skill level which is based on your current NBPA grade (see below DUPR Rating table)

DUPR Rating table:

Standard players: select 2.0

Intermediate players : select 2.5

Challenger players: select 3.0

Advanced players: select 3.5

Do NOT overrate your skill level or it could negatively affect your
DUPR when you play your first DUPR rated session.

Link your pickleball.com account to your DUPR account
Go to the Clubs section, search for Northern Beaches Pickleball and request to join the club by clicking the Become a Member button.

Note: This is just an admin requirement to ensure only paid members of NBP can be approved into our club in pickleball.com to ensure availability in these sessions.
Once approved, you can join any of the DUPR Rated Leagues. You will generally receive approval within 12-24 hours.

Video Instructions

Step 2: Register for NBP DUPR rated leagues

Choose a DUPR rated league to play in based on your self-rating. For example: if you self rated at 2.0 you can play in any of the 2.0+ leagues.

Note: the system won’t allow you to register for a league that is higher than your current DUPR rating. So if you are rated at 2.5 you can’t play in the 3.0+ sessions.
Click on the orange Click to Register Session: button to join the league. You only need to join any League that you wish to play in once. Then just opt into league sessions when you want to play.

To find the next available session to play in, click on Current Game Day, scroll down to the Not Playing list, find your name & click the opt in button.

Note: If you go to the Current Game Day when a session is being played live, you will see that game day instead of the following week’s session. Go to the Schedule tab on the league’s main page to see the next available session and Opt In time.

Paying for your session - after opting in, if the payment option doesn’t immediately open you can click the bell icon at the top of the screen next to your name. There will be a white number 1 on the bell icon when a payment is due.

You have to pay to confirm your place in the session.

Video Instructions

Step 2: Register for NBP DUPR rated leagues

Choose a DUPR rated league to play in based on your self-rating. For example: if you self rated at 2.0 you can play in any of the 2.0+ leagues.

Note: the system won’t allow you to register for a league that is higher than your current DUPR rating. So if you are rated at 2.5 you can’t play in the 3.0+ sessions.
Click on the orange Click to Register Session: button to join the league. You only need to join any League that you wish to play in once. Then just opt into league sessions when you want to play.

To find the next available session to play in, click on Current Game Day, scroll down to the Not Playing list, find your name & click the opt in button.

Note: If you go to the Current Game Day when a session is being played live, you will see that game day instead of the following week’s session. Go to the Schedule tab on the league’s main page to see the next available session and Opt In time.

Paying for your session - after opting in, if the payment option doesn’t immediately open you can click the bell icon at the top of the screen next to your name. There will be a white number 1 on the bell icon when a payment is due.

You have to pay to confirm your place in the session.

Video Instructions

Step 2: Register for NBP DUPR rated leagues

Choose a DUPR rated league to play in based on your self-rating. For example: if you self rated at 2.0 you can play in any of the 2.0+ leagues.

Note: the system won’t allow you to register for a league that is higher than your current DUPR rating. So if you are rated at 2.5 you can’t play in the 3.0+ sessions.
Click on the orange Click to Register Session: button to join the league. You only need to join any League that you wish to play in once. Then just opt into league sessions when you want to play.

To find the next available session to play in, click on Current Game Day, scroll down to the Not Playing list, find your name & click the opt in button.

Note: If you go to the Current Game Day when a session is being played live, you will see that game day instead of the following week’s session. Go to the Schedule tab on the league’s main page to see the next available session and Opt In time.

Paying for your session - after opting in, if the payment option doesn’t immediately open you can click the bell icon at the top of the screen next to your name. There will be a white number 1 on the bell icon when a payment is due.

You have to pay to confirm your place in the session.

Video Instructions

Step 2: Register for NBP DUPR rated leagues

Choose a DUPR rated league to play in based on your self-rating. For example: if you self rated at 2.0 you can play in any of the 2.0+ leagues.

Note: the system won’t allow you to register for a league that is higher than your current DUPR rating. So if you are rated at 2.5 you can’t play in the 3.0+ sessions.
Click on the orange Click to Register Session: button to join the league. You only need to join any League that you wish to play in once. Then just opt into league sessions when you want to play.

To find the next available session to play in, click on Current Game Day, scroll down to the Not Playing list, find your name & click the opt in button.

Note: If you go to the Current Game Day when a session is being played live, you will see that game day instead of the following week’s session. Go to the Schedule tab on the league’s main page to see the next available session and Opt In time.

Paying for your session - after opting in, if the payment option doesn’t immediately open you can click the bell icon at the top of the screen next to your name. There will be a white number 1 on the bell icon when a payment is due.

You have to pay to confirm your place in the session.

Video Instructions

Applying for a new grade

Apply for a new social grade based on your DUPR rating

If you have a DUPR rating that is higher than your current social grade, you can apply for a new social grade. You must have a DUPR Rating with a 100% reliability score.

Your social grade may be upgraded as follows:

Intermediate - a DUPR of at least 2.5

Challenger - a DUPR of at least 3.0

Advanced - a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join DUPR rated matches as access to those sessions is controlled by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for a new social grade by filling out this form:

Apply for a new social grade based on your DUPR rating

If you have a DUPR rating that is higher than your current social grade, you can apply for a new social grade. You must have a DUPR Rating with a 100% reliability score.

Your social grade may be upgraded as follows:

Intermediate - a DUPR of at least 2.5

Challenger - a DUPR of at least 3.0

Advanced - a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join DUPR rated matches as access to those sessions is controlled by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for a new social grade by filling out this form:

Apply for a new social grade based on your DUPR rating

If you have a DUPR rating that is higher than your current social grade, you can apply for a new social grade. You must have a DUPR Rating with a 100% reliability score.

Your social grade may be upgraded as follows:

Intermediate - a DUPR of at least 2.5

Challenger - a DUPR of at least 3.0

Advanced - a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join DUPR rated matches as access to those sessions is controlled by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for a new social grade by filling out this form:

Apply for a new social grade based on your DUPR rating

If you have a DUPR rating that is higher than your current social grade, you can apply for a new social grade. You must have a DUPR Rating with a 100% reliability score.

Your social grade may be upgraded as follows:

Intermediate - a DUPR of at least 2.5

Challenger - a DUPR of at least 3.0

Advanced - a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join DUPR rated matches as access to those sessions is controlled by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for a new social grade by filling out this form:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why have we changed our grading system?

The transition has been driven by our club’s growth and the increasing demand for gradings. Our previous approach to grading relied heavily on volunteers and was often a thankless task due to the subjective nature of assessments, which could conflict with member expectations.

DUPR offers a more consistent and objective grading approach. Instead of judging performance in a single session, it tracks play over time to determine a skill rating.

Pickleball Australia has also adopted DUPR as its official rating system, so aligning with them will help ensure our club can easily integrate with PAA-sanctioned events.

Why have we changed our grading system?

DUPR offers a more consistent and objective grading approach. Instead of judging performance in a single session, it tracks play over time to determine a skill rating.

Pickleball Australia has also adopted DUPR as its official rating system, so aligning with them will help ensure our club can easily integrate with PAA-sanctioned events.

Why have we changed our grading system?

DUPR offers a more consistent and objective grading approach. Instead of judging performance in a single session, it tracks play over time to determine a skill rating.

Pickleball Australia has also adopted DUPR as its official rating system, so aligning with them will help ensure our club can easily integrate with PAA-sanctioned events.

Why have we changed our grading system?

DUPR offers a more consistent and objective grading approach. Instead of judging performance in a single session, it tracks play over time to determine a skill rating.

Pickleball Australia has also adopted DUPR as its official rating system, so aligning with them will help ensure our club can easily integrate with PAA-sanctioned events.

What's changed?

There's some new terminology for how we describe our current session types, so let's go through that first.

Social Sessions

These are the sessions currently run through OpenSports (as opposed to Pickleball.com). These sessions will remain unchanged, with access controlled by the player's old grading level (Standard, Intermediate, Challenger, Advanced).

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

DUPR Rated Leagues

"DUPR Rated Leagues" is the new name for our tournaments and leagues we've been running through Pickleball.com - and these will continue to be listed in OpenSports. All that has changed is the name that we use to categorise them.

Access to these sessions is controlled solely by a player's DUPR rating, regardless of their old grade level, in exactly the same way they are run at the moment.

The old grades (Standard, Intermediate, Challenger and Advanced) are not used to determine if someone can play in a DUPR Rated League.

We’ll be offering plenty of DUPR Rated Leagues for all skill levels to establish accurate DUPR ratings.

Note: Unlike Social Sessions, all DUPR Rated League session will impact a player’s DUPR rating.

What's changed?

There's some new terminology for how we describe our current session types, so let's go through that first.

Social Sessions

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

DUPR Rated Leagues

Access to these sessions is controlled solely by a player's DUPR rating, regardless of their old grade level, in exactly the same way they are run at the moment.

The old grades (Standard, Intermediate, Challenger and Advanced) are not used to determine if someone can play in a DUPR Rated League.

We’ll be offering plenty of DUPR Rated Leagues for all skill levels to establish accurate DUPR ratings.

Note: Unlike Social Sessions, all DUPR Rated League session will impact a player’s DUPR rating.

What's changed?

There's some new terminology for how we describe our current session types, so let's go through that first.

Social Sessions

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

DUPR Rated Leagues

Access to these sessions is controlled solely by a player's DUPR rating, regardless of their old grade level, in exactly the same way they are run at the moment.

The old grades (Standard, Intermediate, Challenger and Advanced) are not used to determine if someone can play in a DUPR Rated League.

We’ll be offering plenty of DUPR Rated Leagues for all skill levels to establish accurate DUPR ratings.

Note: Unlike Social Sessions, all DUPR Rated League session will impact a player’s DUPR rating.

What's changed?

There's some new terminology for how we describe our current session types, so let's go through that first.

Social Sessions

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

DUPR Rated Leagues

Access to these sessions is controlled solely by a player's DUPR rating, regardless of their old grade level, in exactly the same way they are run at the moment.

The old grades (Standard, Intermediate, Challenger and Advanced) are not used to determine if someone can play in a DUPR Rated League.

We’ll be offering plenty of DUPR Rated Leagues for all skill levels to establish accurate DUPR ratings.

Note: Unlike Social Sessions, all DUPR Rated League session will impact a player’s DUPR rating.

Finding DUPR Rated League listings in OpenSports

To find DUPR Rated Leagues to play in, select the Sessions Type filter & then select "DUPR Rated."

Select the session you’d like to register for, and in the session description click on the link to go to Pickleball.com to register and/or opt into the next available session.

You can also find a list of DUPR Rated Leagues on our website here.

Finding DUPR Rated League listings in OpenSports

To find DUPR Rated Leagues to play in, select the Sessions Type filter & then select "DUPR Rated."

Select the session you’d like to register for, and in the session description click on the link to go to Pickleball.com to register and/or opt into the next available session.

You can also find a list of DUPR Rated Leagues on our website here.

Finding DUPR Rated League listings in OpenSports

To find DUPR Rated Leagues to play in, select the Sessions Type filter & then select "DUPR Rated."

Select the session you’d like to register for, and in the session description click on the link to go to Pickleball.com to register and/or opt into the next available session.

You can also find a list of DUPR Rated Leagues on our website here.

Finding DUPR Rated League listings in OpenSports

To find DUPR Rated Leagues to play in, select the Sessions Type filter & then select "DUPR Rated."

Select the session you’d like to register for, and in the session description click on the link to go to Pickleball.com to register and/or opt into the next available session.

You can also find a list of DUPR Rated Leagues on our website here.

Will I still be able to play in my current social sessions?

Yes! Social Sessions are the new name for the games we currently run through OpenSports (as opposed to Pickleball.com). For now, these sessions will remain unchanged, with access controlled by the player's old grading level.

If you want to play in Social Sessions at higher skill level, you can improve your DUPR rating by playing in a DUPR Rated League, then apply for a social grade.

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

Will I still be able to play in my current social sessions?

If you want to play in Social Sessions at higher skill level, you can improve your DUPR rating by playing in a DUPR Rated League, then apply for a social grade.

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

Will I still be able to play in my current social sessions?

If you want to play in Social Sessions at higher skill level, you can improve your DUPR rating by playing in a DUPR Rated League, then apply for a social grade.

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

Will I still be able to play in my current social sessions?

If you want to play in Social Sessions at higher skill level, you can improve your DUPR rating by playing in a DUPR Rated League, then apply for a social grade.

Note: Games played in Social Sessions will not affect a player’s DUPR rating if they have one.

How does the new grading system work?

If you want to change your grade for social session play, you will need to create a free Pickleball.com account, then sign up for a DUPR Rated League, and then opt into the next available session.

Once your DUPR rating has changed sufficiently, and has a 100% reliability score, you can apply for a social grade. This can be done by submitting the social grade form below.

The DUPR rating requirements for an upgrade are as follows:

Standard 2.00 - 2.49
Intermediate 2.50 - 2.99
Challenger 3.00 - 3.49
Advanced 3.50+

For example, an Intermediate player with a reliable DUPR rating of 3.2 would be able to move up to Challenger. This would only impact how they could access the Social Sessions as they would already be allowed to play in any DUPR Rated Leagues that accepted a 3.2 DUPR rating.

Entry to DUPR Rated Leagues and sessions will be controlled by your DUPR rating, and doesn't require a social grade.

How does the new grading system work?

If you want to change your grade for social session play, you will need to create a free Pickleball.com account, then sign up for a DUPR Rated League, and then opt into the next available session.

Once your DUPR rating has changed sufficiently, and has a 100% reliability score, you can apply for a social grade. This can be done by submitting the social grade form below.

The DUPR rating requirements for an upgrade are as follows:

Standard 2.00 - 2.49
Intermediate 2.50 - 2.99
Challenger 3.00 - 3.49
Advanced 3.50+

Entry to DUPR Rated Leagues and sessions will be controlled by your DUPR rating, and doesn't require a social grade.

How does the new grading system work?

If you want to change your grade for social session play, you will need to create a free Pickleball.com account, then sign up for a DUPR Rated League, and then opt into the next available session.

Once your DUPR rating has changed sufficiently, and has a 100% reliability score, you can apply for a social grade. This can be done by submitting the social grade form below.

The DUPR rating requirements for an upgrade are as follows:

Standard 2.00 - 2.49
Intermediate 2.50 - 2.99
Challenger 3.00 - 3.49
Advanced 3.50+

Entry to DUPR Rated Leagues and sessions will be controlled by your DUPR rating, and doesn't require a social grade.

How does the new grading system work?

If you want to change your grade for social session play, you will need to create a free Pickleball.com account, then sign up for a DUPR Rated League, and then opt into the next available session.

Once your DUPR rating has changed sufficiently, and has a 100% reliability score, you can apply for a social grade. This can be done by submitting the social grade form below.

The DUPR rating requirements for an upgrade are as follows:

Standard 2.00 - 2.49
Intermediate 2.50 - 2.99
Challenger 3.00 - 3.49
Advanced 3.50+

Entry to DUPR Rated Leagues and sessions will be controlled by your DUPR rating, and doesn't require a social grade.

How can I change my DUPR rating?

Easy. You can play in one of the many DUPR Rated Leagues that will be advertised on OpenSports including any of our leagues or tournaments. Just click the link in the OpenSports session description to register via Pickleball.com.

You can also play in any Pickleball Australia or Pickleball NSW afilliated tournaments.

How can I change my DUPR rating?

You can also play in any Pickleball Australia or Pickleball NSW afilliated tournaments.

How can I change my DUPR rating?

You can also play in any Pickleball Australia or Pickleball NSW afilliated tournaments.

How can I change my DUPR rating?

You can also play in any Pickleball Australia or Pickleball NSW afilliated tournaments.

DUPR FAQs

What is DUPR?

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a real-time rating system that tracks your pickleball skill based on match outcomes.

It changes every time your matches are registered with DUPR.com. There are DUPR ratings for Doubles and separate DUPR ratings for singles. DUPR does not factor in age or gender. It sees each player as just a player and is purely results based.

What is DUPR?

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a real-time rating system that tracks your pickleball skill based on match outcomes.

What is DUPR?

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a real-time rating system that tracks your pickleball skill based on match outcomes.

What is DUPR?

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a real-time rating system that tracks your pickleball skill based on match outcomes.

How do I get a DUPR profile?

During the account creation process for your Pickleball.com profile, you’ll also be able to create your free DUPR profile.

Note: If you already have a DUPR profile, use the same email address for your Pickleball.com profile & click the Yes button.

How do I get a DUPR profile?

During the account creation process for your Pickleball.com profile, you’ll also be able to create your free DUPR profile.

Note: If you already have a DUPR profile, use the same email address for your Pickleball.com profile & click the Yes button.

How do I get a DUPR profile?

During the account creation process for your Pickleball.com profile, you’ll also be able to create your free DUPR profile.

Note: If you already have a DUPR profile, use the same email address for your Pickleball.com profile & click the Yes button.

How do I get a DUPR profile?

During the account creation process for your Pickleball.com profile, you’ll also be able to create your free DUPR profile.

Note: If you already have a DUPR profile, use the same email address for your Pickleball.com profile & click the Yes button.

How do I read my DUPR profile?

You can view your DUPR profile to see your rating on the DUPR website or in the app.

A DUPR profile shows two key numbers:

A DUPR Rating (2.000–8.000)
A Reliability Score (1–100%)

Initially you will be assigned a DUPR Rating of NR (not rated), but that will change after you play your rated first game with/against someone who does have a rating.

Your reliability score shows how accurate your DUPR rating is - A low reliability score means you haven't played enough games recently to have an accurate DUPR rating.

How do I read my DUPR profile?

You can view your DUPR profile to see your rating on the DUPR website or in the app.

A DUPR profile shows two key numbers:

A DUPR Rating (2.000–8.000)
A Reliability Score (1–100%)

Initially you will be assigned a DUPR Rating of NR (not rated), but that will change after you play your rated first game with/against someone who does have a rating.

Your reliability score shows how accurate your DUPR rating is - A low reliability score means you haven't played enough games recently to have an accurate DUPR rating.

How do I read my DUPR profile?

You can view your DUPR profile to see your rating on the DUPR website or in the app.

A DUPR profile shows two key numbers:

A DUPR Rating (2.000–8.000)
A Reliability Score (1–100%)

Initially you will be assigned a DUPR Rating of NR (not rated), but that will change after you play your rated first game with/against someone who does have a rating.

Your reliability score shows how accurate your DUPR rating is - A low reliability score means you haven't played enough games recently to have an accurate DUPR rating.

How do I read my DUPR profile?

You can view your DUPR profile to see your rating on the DUPR website or in the app.

A DUPR profile shows two key numbers:

A DUPR Rating (2.000–8.000)
A Reliability Score (1–100%)

Initially you will be assigned a DUPR Rating of NR (not rated), but that will change after you play your rated first game with/against someone who does have a rating.

Your reliability score shows how accurate your DUPR rating is - A low reliability score means you haven't played enough games recently to have an accurate DUPR rating.

How is my DUPR calculated?

For the latest on how DUPR calculates player ratings, check the details out here.

You will see bigger changes in your DUPR rating in your early games. The more you play in DUPR Rated Leagues, the more information the algorithm has to adjust your rating accordingly.

How is my DUPR calculated?

For the latest on how DUPR calculates player ratings, check the details out here.

You will see bigger changes in your DUPR rating in your early games. The more you play in DUPR Rated Leagues, the more information the algorithm has to adjust your rating accordingly.

How is my DUPR calculated?

For the latest on how DUPR calculates player ratings, check the details out here.

You will see bigger changes in your DUPR rating in your early games. The more you play in DUPR Rated Leagues, the more information the algorithm has to adjust your rating accordingly.

How is my DUPR calculated?

For the latest on how DUPR calculates player ratings, check the details out here.

You will see bigger changes in your DUPR rating in your early games. The more you play in DUPR Rated Leagues, the more information the algorithm has to adjust your rating accordingly.

I have a high DUPR. Can I apply for a new social grade?

Yes, within certain limits.

If you have a high DUPR with a 100% reliability score, and you want to play in Social Sessions above your current grade, you can apply for a new social grade.

For Intermediate, you will need a DUPR between 2.5 - 2.99
For Challenger, you will need a DUPR between 3.0 - 3.49
For Advanced, you will need a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join a DUPR Rated League as access to those sessions is controlled purely by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for social grade by filling out the social grade form above.

I have a high DUPR. Can I apply for a new social grade?

Yes, within certain limits.

If you have a high DUPR with a 100% reliability score, and you want to play in Social Sessions above your current grade, you can apply for a new social grade.

For Intermediate, you will need a DUPR between 2.5 - 2.99
For Challenger, you will need a DUPR between 3.0 - 3.49
For Advanced, you will need a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join a DUPR Rated League as access to those sessions is controlled purely by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for social grade by filling out the social grade form above.

I have a high DUPR. Can I apply for a new social grade?

Yes, within certain limits.

If you have a high DUPR with a 100% reliability score, and you want to play in Social Sessions above your current grade, you can apply for a new social grade.

For Intermediate, you will need a DUPR between 2.5 - 2.99
For Challenger, you will need a DUPR between 3.0 - 3.49
For Advanced, you will need a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join a DUPR Rated League as access to those sessions is controlled purely by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for social grade by filling out the social grade form above.

I have a high DUPR. Can I apply for a new social grade?

Yes, within certain limits.

If you have a high DUPR with a 100% reliability score, and you want to play in Social Sessions above your current grade, you can apply for a new social grade.

For Intermediate, you will need a DUPR between 2.5 - 2.99
For Challenger, you will need a DUPR between 3.0 - 3.49
For Advanced, you will need a DUPR of at least 3.5

Your social grade will have no impact on whether you can join a DUPR Rated League as access to those sessions is controlled purely by your DUPR rating.

You can apply for social grade by filling out the social grade form above.

How are DUPR sessions played?

There are 4 different playing formats that hosts may choose to run for their DUPR Leagues:

DUPR Rating
1. A group of players will play each other in a single round or for 2 rounds, depending upon the number of players in that session
2. This is the preferred format for the Thursday 3.0 Slam session
Up / Down
1. 1 up / down or 2 up / down
2. After round 1 is completed, the system will create new groups & matches based on the up/down choice for the league, as well as the players’ performance in round 1
DUPR Rating + Up / Down
1. This is a hybrid approach where the entire playing group is seeded by their DUPR rating
2. In the first round, you will play against players closest to your DUPR rating, and in round 2 the system will re-organise the groups to play up/down based on each player’s round 1 performance.
3. 2 up/down is the preferred format for the Saturday Women’s 2.00-2.99 & 3.0+ sessions
Percentage of Points (POP)
1. The system will create groups & matches based on players’ performance (wins, % of points earned from the previous week’s results)
2. Players that have a higher POP performance will move up the ladder, but players that have a low POP will drop down the ladder from session to session.

If you want to find out what type of format a DUPR league is played in, you can contact the host via the OpenSports chat for that league.

How are DUPR sessions played?

There are 4 different playing formats that hosts may choose to run for their DUPR Leagues:

DUPR Rating
1. A group of players will play each other in a single round or for 2 rounds, depending upon the number of players in that session
2. This is the preferred format for the Thursday 3.0 Slam session
Up / Down
1. 1 up / down or 2 up / down
2. After round 1 is completed, the system will create new groups & matches based on the up/down choice for the league, as well as the players’ performance in round 1
DUPR Rating + Up / Down
1. This is a hybrid approach where the entire playing group is seeded by their DUPR rating
2. In the first round, you will play against players closest to your DUPR rating, and in round 2 the system will re-organise the groups to play up/down based on each player’s round 1 performance.
3. 2 up/down is the preferred format for the Saturday Women’s 2.00-2.99 & 3.0+ sessions
Percentage of Points (POP)
1. The system will create groups & matches based on players’ performance (wins, % of points earned from the previous week’s results)
2. Players that have a higher POP performance will move up the ladder, but players that have a low POP will drop down the ladder from session to session.

If you want to find out what type of format a DUPR league is played in, you can contact the host via the OpenSports chat for that league.

How are DUPR sessions played?

There are 4 different playing formats that hosts may choose to run for their DUPR Leagues:

DUPR Rating
1. A group of players will play each other in a single round or for 2 rounds, depending upon the number of players in that session
2. This is the preferred format for the Thursday 3.0 Slam session
Up / Down
1. 1 up / down or 2 up / down
2. After round 1 is completed, the system will create new groups & matches based on the up/down choice for the league, as well as the players’ performance in round 1
DUPR Rating + Up / Down
1. This is a hybrid approach where the entire playing group is seeded by their DUPR rating
2. In the first round, you will play against players closest to your DUPR rating, and in round 2 the system will re-organise the groups to play up/down based on each player’s round 1 performance.
3. 2 up/down is the preferred format for the Saturday Women’s 2.00-2.99 & 3.0+ sessions
Percentage of Points (POP)
1. The system will create groups & matches based on players’ performance (wins, % of points earned from the previous week’s results)
2. Players that have a higher POP performance will move up the ladder, but players that have a low POP will drop down the ladder from session to session.

If you want to find out what type of format a DUPR league is played in, you can contact the host via the OpenSports chat for that league.

How are DUPR sessions played?

There are 4 different playing formats that hosts may choose to run for their DUPR Leagues:

DUPR Rating
1. A group of players will play each other in a single round or for 2 rounds, depending upon the number of players in that session
2. This is the preferred format for the Thursday 3.0 Slam session
Up / Down
1. 1 up / down or 2 up / down
2. After round 1 is completed, the system will create new groups & matches based on the up/down choice for the league, as well as the players’ performance in round 1
DUPR Rating + Up / Down
1. This is a hybrid approach where the entire playing group is seeded by their DUPR rating
2. In the first round, you will play against players closest to your DUPR rating, and in round 2 the system will re-organise the groups to play up/down based on each player’s round 1 performance.
3. 2 up/down is the preferred format for the Saturday Women’s 2.00-2.99 & 3.0+ sessions
Percentage of Points (POP)
1. The system will create groups & matches based on players’ performance (wins, % of points earned from the previous week’s results)
2. Players that have a higher POP performance will move up the ladder, but players that have a low POP will drop down the ladder from session to session.

If you want to find out what type of format a DUPR league is played in, you can contact the host via the OpenSports chat for that league.

Pickleball.com FAQs

What is Pickleball.com?

Pickleball.com is an alternative platform to OpenSports.

It can be a bit tricky to use, and it lacks some of the features that OpenSports has, but it is the only platform that we can currently use for DUPR Rated Leagues.

Once OpenSports has the ability to record DUPR scores, we will likely go back to using that platform for all of our sessions.

We've been using it for a while with the Challenger and Advanced players, and once you get used to it it's not too bad.

To play in NBP tournaments or leagues, you'll need a Pickleball.com account linked to your DUPR profile and to our club.

What is Pickleball.com?

Pickleball.com is an alternative platform to OpenSports.

It can be a bit tricky to use, and it lacks some of the features that OpenSports has, but it is the only platform that we can currently use for DUPR Rated Leagues.

Once OpenSports has the ability to record DUPR scores, we will likely go back to using that platform for all of our sessions.

We've been using it for a while with the Challenger and Advanced players, and once you get used to it it's not too bad.

To play in NBP tournaments or leagues, you'll need a Pickleball.com account linked to your DUPR profile and to our club.

What is Pickleball.com?

Pickleball.com is an alternative platform to OpenSports.

It can be a bit tricky to use, and it lacks some of the features that OpenSports has, but it is the only platform that we can currently use for DUPR Rated Leagues.

Once OpenSports has the ability to record DUPR scores, we will likely go back to using that platform for all of our sessions.

We've been using it for a while with the Challenger and Advanced players, and once you get used to it it's not too bad.

To play in NBP tournaments or leagues, you'll need a Pickleball.com account linked to your DUPR profile and to our club.

What is Pickleball.com?

Pickleball.com is an alternative platform to OpenSports.

It can be a bit tricky to use, and it lacks some of the features that OpenSports has, but it is the only platform that we can currently use for DUPR Rated Leagues.

Once OpenSports has the ability to record DUPR scores, we will likely go back to using that platform for all of our sessions.

We've been using it for a while with the Challenger and Advanced players, and once you get used to it it's not too bad.

To play in NBP tournaments or leagues, you'll need a Pickleball.com account linked to your DUPR profile and to our club.

How do I get a free Pickleball.com account?

Visit pickleball.com to create a free profile.

It can be a bit tricky to navigate as a first timer, so here's a helpful video

How do I get a free Pickleball.com account?

Visit pickleball.com to create a free profile.

It can be a bit tricky to navigate as a first timer, so here's a helpful video

How do I get a free Pickleball.com account?

Visit pickleball.com to create a free profile.

It can be a bit tricky to navigate as a first timer, so here's a helpful video

How do I get a free Pickleball.com account?

Visit pickleball.com to create a free profile.

It can be a bit tricky to navigate as a first timer, so here's a helpful video

How do I link my account to the NBP Club on Pickleball.com?

When you create your Pickleball.com account for the first time and follow the instructional video, you’ll be shown how to link your Pickleball.com account to the NBP Club.

However, if you already have a Pickleball.com account and just need to link your account to NBP, follow these instructions:

Go to Pickleball.com and then click on Clubs.
In the search bar type in Northern Beaches Pickleball.
Click on the Northern Beaches Pickleball logo, and on the next screen click the 3 lines in the top left corner.
Select Membership Plans
Then click Join for free now
The Club will then review & approve your request. Only paid members of NBP will be approved in Pickleball.com

How do I link my account to the NBP Club on Pickleball.com?

When you create your Pickleball.com account for the first time and follow the instructional video, you’ll be shown how to link your Pickleball.com account to the NBP Club.

However, if you already have a Pickleball.com account and just need to link your account to NBP, follow these instructions:

Go to Pickleball.com and then click on Clubs.
In the search bar type in Northern Beaches Pickleball.
Click on the Northern Beaches Pickleball logo, and on the next screen click the 3 lines in the top left corner.
Select Membership Plans
Then click Join for free now
The Club will then review & approve your request. Only paid members of NBP will be approved in Pickleball.com

How do I link my account to the NBP Club on Pickleball.com?

When you create your Pickleball.com account for the first time and follow the instructional video, you’ll be shown how to link your Pickleball.com account to the NBP Club.

However, if you already have a Pickleball.com account and just need to link your account to NBP, follow these instructions:

Go to Pickleball.com and then click on Clubs.
In the search bar type in Northern Beaches Pickleball.
Click on the Northern Beaches Pickleball logo, and on the next screen click the 3 lines in the top left corner.
Select Membership Plans
Then click Join for free now
The Club will then review & approve your request. Only paid members of NBP will be approved in Pickleball.com

How do I link my account to the NBP Club on Pickleball.com?

When you create your Pickleball.com account for the first time and follow the instructional video, you’ll be shown how to link your Pickleball.com account to the NBP Club.

However, if you already have a Pickleball.com account and just need to link your account to NBP, follow these instructions:

Go to Pickleball.com and then click on Clubs.
In the search bar type in Northern Beaches Pickleball.
Click on the Northern Beaches Pickleball logo, and on the next screen click the 3 lines in the top left corner.
Select Membership Plans
Then click Join for free now
The Club will then review & approve your request. Only paid members of NBP will be approved in Pickleball.com

How do I register to play in DUPR Rated Leagues on Pickleball.com?

Once your NBP Club access is approved, go to the NBP’s Leagues page to see the DUPR Rated Leagues you can register for and play in based upon your initial self-rating if you’re never played before, or your current DUPR rating.

Here’s a short video to help you register for DUPR Rated Leagues and opt into the next available session so you can start playing.