Getting your Pickleball Rating
Player ratings help create better games for everyone. By grouping players with similar skill levels, ratings make Open Play, leagues, tournaments, and Challenge Courts more competitive, fair, and fun. At Peak Pickleball, you can get your rating either by using the industry-standard DUPR system or by participating in a Peak Player Rating Evaluation with our coaching staff. Both options make it easy to find your level and start playing in the programs that fit your game.
What Is a Player Rating?
A pickleball player rating is a number that represents your skill level on the court. Ratings are used to group players of similar ability together, making games more competitive, more fair, and more fun.
At Peak Pickleball Greensboro, player ratings help us organize Open Play, Challenge Courts, leagues, tournaments, and other programs so everyone gets the right level of competition.
Some programs require a player rating, while others, including certain Open Play sessions, clinics, and lessons, are open to all players.
The Two Rating Systems We Use
Peak Pickleball uses two player rating systems:
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating)
DUPR is the industry standard for pickleball ratings. It uses match results to calculate a player’s skill level on a 2.000 to 8.000 scale and updates dynamically as you play more matches. DUPR ratings are used across clubs, tournaments, and locations nationwide.
Peak Pickleball (PP) Rating
Peak Pickleball also uses its own internal rating system for organizing Peak programs and events. PP ratings are assigned by our coaching staff based on observed play and performance in evaluation sessions.
Your DUPR and PP ratings may not always be exactly the same. When a program or event has a minimum rating requirement, Peak uses the higher of your DUPR or PP rating.
How to Get Your Initial Player Rating
There are two ways to get started with a player rating.
Option 1
Peak Pickleball Rating Evaluation
Register online for a Peak Pickleball Player Rating Evaluation that matches your self-rated skill level. Our coaching staff will evaluate your play and assign you an initial Peak Pickleball (PP) rating. This allows you to begin registering for programs and events that require a rating.
Option 2
Create a Free DUPR Account
Download the DUPR app and create a free account. You can begin entering match scores right away, even from games played with friends or at the park. The more matches you record, the more accurate your DUPR rating becomes.
Peak staff can help you link your DUPR account to your CourtReserve profile so your rating is always visible when registering for Peak programs.
How to Get Re-Rated
As your skills improve, your rating should too. There are three ways to update your rating.
Option 1
Peak Pickleball Rating Review (Most Popular)
Players with a current PP rating can register for a Peak Pickleball Rating Review through CourtReserve. These sessions are grouped by rating level and include competitive games, instructor observation, and feedback. Scores are also uploaded to DUPR.
After the session, your updated PP rating will appear in your CourtReserve profile.
Option 2
Track Your Matches in DUPR
Continue entering your match results in DUPR. Peak reviews DUPR ratings monthly and updates CourtReserve accordingly.
Option 3
Play in DUPR-Tracked Peak Events
Participate in Peak Sports DUPR Club events, where match results are uploaded for you.
Peak Pickleball Rating Levels
Peak Pickleball uses the following rating levels:
1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 2.75, 3.0, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, and 4.0
These ratings are used for Peak programs and events. Once a player reaches a 4.0 level at Peak, DUPR is typically used for higher-level tournaments and competition outside of Peak.
