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DUPR and USA Pickleball Team Up

In a groundbreaking move, DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) and USA Pickleball (USAP) have formed a significant partnership aimed at enhancing the competitive landscape of pickleball. This collaboration designates DUPR as the official, exclusive rating system for all events organized by USA Pickleball, which will include thousands of leagues, tournaments, and clubs worldwide that already trust DUPR as their standard for player evaluation.

This partnership marks an important step toward creating a unified competitive framework in the sport of pickleball. Starting now, all match results from USA Pickleball events, including high-stakes tournaments like the Golden Ticket competitions—where medalists qualify for the USA Pickleball National Championships—will contribute towards players' DUPR ratings. The integration of DUPR into USA Pickleball's structures aims to generate a clearer and more connected pathway for athletes, addressing the fragmentation that has existed in the sports arena.

Mike Nealy, CEO of USA Pickleball, emphasized the significance of this agreement. "This is a pivotal moment for pickleball," he stated. "With our goal being to provide consistency, fairness, and clarity for players at all levels, adopting DUPR allows us to speak the same rating language. It reinforces competitive integrity, thereby enhancing the overall structure of sanctioned play."

DUPR CEO Tito Machado echoed Nealy’s sentiment, heralding the partnership as a major milestone. "Bringing the National Governing Body of pickleball under a unified, trusted rating system is a significant leap forward for our sport," he said. This agreement not only ensures that every match counts but also assists players in comparing their performances uniformly, regardless of where they compete.

The implications of this partnership extend beyond professional circuits to foster youth development and cater to senior players. USA Pickleball assigns considerable importance to player participation, supporting athletes and clubs through its various programs ranging from recreational play to elite national competitions. Its Golden Ticket events and National Championships serve as key platforms that showcase both amateur and professional talent.

Going forward, DUPR’s integration into USA Pickleball tournaments will help standardize player rankings, ensure bracket fairness, and maintain consistency across the board. This advancement serves to streamline the competitive journey for athletes nationwide and is viewed as a crucial moment in unifying the sport under a single rating framework.

About DUPR

DUPR is recognized as the foremost global rating system and technology platform within the pickleball community. It is relied upon by leading clubs, tournaments, and leagues, upholding a dynamic rating system that evaluates players on a 2.000 to 8.000 scale by analyzing match results. This rating system is not only pivotal for USA Pickleball but also serves numerous organizations like the United Pickleball Association (UPA) and Professional Pickleball Association (PPA).

About USA Pickleball

As the official National Governing Body for pickleball in the U.S., USA Pickleball is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the sport's growth and integrity nationwide. It offers a variety of resources including tournament sanctioning, certified equipment testing, referee training, and educational resources while ensuring consistency in gameplay through updated rule maintenance.

This partnership signifies a promising future for players in the pickleball scene, merging skills, fairness, and competitive spirit effectively. Continuing this trajectory will undeniably benefit all who love the game.

For more details about DUPR and to register, individuals can visit www.dupr.com.