DUPR
At Terrace Pickleball Club, we are committed to creating fair, competitive, and enjoyable play for everyone. That is why our club uses the DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) system. DUPR is the most widely adopted, standardized rating method in pickleball, offering a reflection of each player’s skill level based on real match results. DUPR is a reliable tool for the club to use to assess player skill levels objectively. Players often overestimate their abilities, so DUPR provides a consistent and unbiased method for determining appropriate skill levels. The more games a player records, the more accurate and reliable their rating becomes.
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Using DUPR helps us:
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Create balanced matches so players of similar abilities can compete and improve together.
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Track your progress with a rating that updates as you play.
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Provide fair divisions and league placements, ensuring every player has a positive experience.
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Stay connected to the broader pickleball community, as DUPR is recognized across clubs, tournaments, and events worldwide.
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By using DUPR, we ensure that every member—new or experienced—can enjoy competitive, inclusive, and well-matched pickleball.
What is a pickleball rating?
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​A pickleball rating is a number between 2.000 and 8.000 that reflects your skill level.
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This rating is how players are matched fairly, how tournaments are divided, and how you can track your improvement over time.
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DUPR ratings are calculated using a modified elo algorithm that analyzes match results, incorporating factors like score, match type, and recency. This means no guesswork. Just real data from real games.
Why does it matter?
Balanced Matchups: Great pickleball comes from well-matched play. When players compete against others with similar skill levels, games are more enjoyable, more competitive, and far better for development.
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Tournament Access: A reliable rating helps you enter appropriate tournaments and events. Pickleball Canada has adopted DUPR as its official rating system for all sanctioned events.
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Track Progress: Your rating reflects your performance over time, giving you a clear picture of your improvement. Each logged match contributes to an accurate, evolving measure of your growth as a player.
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Join the Right Groups: Skill-based ratings make it easy to join the sessions, ladders, and play groups that fit your level. Your rating ensures that you, your partner, and your opponents are playing in an environment that supports improvement and keeps the game fun.
TPC DUPR Guidlines
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​All members are encouraged to set up a free DUPR account and join our DUPR sessions.
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Accurate scoring and regular play help keep ratings up to date.
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Players are to use their best DUPR of 2025 for determining session eligibility for the indoor season. The TPC Board of Directors will enforce this.
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TPC has zero tolerance for game fixing, falsifying or manipulating of DUPR games in any manner.
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Club members can organize their own DUPR games at any time. Please record your games and input them online.
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