How will tournament registrations work if skill level ratings are updated quarterly?
B How will tournament registrations work if skill level ratings are updated quarterly? Tournament registrations will work the same as in the past. The tournament registration system is designed to know a player’s rating at the time of registration and will automatically place the player at the appropriate skill level. Back to Top
What impact will the new USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System have on Tournament Directors?
B What impact will the new USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System have on Tournament Directors? Tournament directors will have the ability to make use of the 4-digit rating to better bracket and seed players in each bracket. More accurate bracketing and seeding makes for a more competitive and fun tournament for all participants. Seeding…
Can tournament results that aren’t recorded in PickleballTournaments.com be used in calculating USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings?
B Can tournament results that aren’t recorded in PickleballTournaments.com be used in calculating USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings? Yes, tournaments that abide by the USA Pickleball Tournament Rulebook may upload tournament results into the automated system. Tournament directors will be provided instructions to upload the tournament results so that the data can be used in…
Will non-members be able to check their tournament ratings?
B Will non-members be able to check their tournament ratings? No, non-members will not be able to view their USA Pickleball Tournament Rating. Back to Top
Is there an advisory group that oversees USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System improvements?
B Is there an advisory group that oversees USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System improvements? Yes, USA Pickleball has established an advisory group to oversee the rating system improvements. The advisory board includes representatives from PickleballTournaments.com, major event tournament directors, 5.0+ tournament players, statisticians and computer programmers. Back to Top
What are some of the advantages of the new USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System?
B What are some of the advantages of the new USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System? The USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating System will offer many advantages and will: Be responsive and transparent Be objective, equitable, and accurate Be self-correcting Be updated frequently Provide accurate seeding at tournaments Allow various bracketing options Allow for player…
How will the new USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings be calculated?
B How will the new USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings be calculated? The USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings will be a calculated using strategically created algorithms based on a player’s match results since June 2015. The algorithms will weigh factors including strength of opponent, strength of partner and sanctioning type. Back to Top
Why the 90-day registration window?
B Why the 90-day registration window? The 90-day registration window is a function of a dynamic rating system and allows tournament directors to use the most accurate and current 2-digit player rating available. Back to Top
2021 Tournament Sanctioning Updates
Sanctioned Tournaments earning USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings (UTPR) Effective April 1, 2021 USA Pickleball, as part of the on-going improvements to align the sport for the continued and next wave of growth, is making updates to the earning of UTPR’s at various tournaments. If you are playing in a tournament scheduled after April 1,…
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