What if I already have a UTR Rating for tennis?
B What if I already have a UTR Rating for tennis? If you already have a UTR Rating for tennis, get your UTR-P Rating for pickleball by clicking here.
Who has a UTR-P Rating?
B Who has a UTR-P Rating? Tens of thousands of players around the globe, including all APP players, already have a FREE rating on the UTR Sports platform. Click here to log in or sign up for a free account, to claim your profile or get rated.
USA Pickleball Statement on Player Ratings
USA Pickleball Statement on Player Ratings There have been several developments in the player ratings landscape over the past two weeks and, as the National Governing Body, USA Pickleball continues to be fully engaged in discussions with all key stakeholders regarding the future of player ratings. It is an involved process that carries a significant…
Does UTR Sports support any of the large-scale tours?
B Does UTR Sports support any of the large-scale tours? In addition to being the rating standard of USA Pickleball, UTR Sports and the UTR-P Rating is also the official rating of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP). This includes the APP Tour, APP Next Gen, and all other APP pickleball play.
Can I appeal my USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating to a lower or higher rating?
B Can I appeal my USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating to a lower or higher rating? Yes, click here to follow the UTPR Appeal Guidelines.
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.
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.
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…
Why should I be confident in the UTR-P rating?
B Why should I be confident in the UTR-P rating? From the makers of the world’s most accurate rating system with patented technology that has withstood the test of time, UTR Sports’ capabilities in algorithm development and data science is a strength no other organization in the sport has ever come close to matching. UTR…