Players who wish to play pickleball in our evening or weekend leagues, must have a numerical rating.
Ratings help us provide a satisfying pickleball experience because they help us create groups of players who are at the same level.
This page contains everything you need to know about leagues, ratings, and rated programs.
New players are welcome
Please follow these steps in numerical order to begin playing pickleball in the evenings and on weekends.
- Purchase a community membership online.
- $15.00 or less
- you do not have to live in Cedarbrae
- Pay a pickleball access fee
- $25.00 annually per player
- order and pay by email: info@mycedarbrae.ca
- this fee covers the cost of balls
- Purchase a 10X punch card:
- $80.00
- order and pay by email: info@mycedarbrae.ca
- punch cards are used for lessons and drop-ins
- Create an account on SignUpGenius.com
- free
- use the same name/email as your membership to prevent confusion
- this account is used to register for lessons and drop-ins
- Create an account on pickleballbrackets.com
- join our club on Pickleball Brackets
- free
- use the same name/email as your membership to prevent confusion
- this account is used to enter scores from your games
- this is our primary rating platform
- Create an account on dupr.com
- join our club on DUPR
- free
- use the same name/email as your membership to prevent confusion
- this account is used to enter scores from your games
- optional, but recommended
- having a secondary rating platform creates more opportunities for you
Numerical Ratings
It is important to understand the difference between coach ratings and numerical ratings. Coach ratings are an individual coach’s subjective estimation of a player’s relative skill level. Numerical ratings are earned in competition with other players.
Only numerical ratings are accepted at Cedarbrae. Players wishing to enter rated programs must provide acceptable evidence of one of the following numerical ratings.
| Canadian Tournament Player Rating (CTPR) | Minimum 15 games |
| Pickleball Brackets Club Rating (CPA) | Minimum 25 games |
| Pickleball Brackets Rating (PBB) | Minimum 25 games |
| Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) | Minimum 50 games |
Programs have different rating requirements. Check each program to learn about its requirements.
Dynamic Ratings vs Static Ratings
It is equally important to understand the difference between static and dynamic ratings.
Static ratings need only be achieved once for a defined period of time. Once achieved, the player’s rating remains fixed at that number for the duration of the time stated. So, for example, a player who has qualified for a 3.5+ program with a static rating requirement will remain qualified for that program for a period of time even if their rating falls while participating in that program.
Dynamic ratings move up and down with each game played. Programs with dynamic qualification requirements require players to meet the qualification requirements each time they register. Therefore a player may enter a drop-in with a minimum 3.5 rating, lose some games, and see their rating drop below 3.5. They would not then be able to go back to that drop-in again until their rating is once again over the minimum qualification requirement.
When registering for programs, it is important to read the description to determine A) if the program’s qualification requirements are static or dynamic and B) if you qualify.
How to Earn a Rating
To earn numerical ratings, participate in any of these activities. Ratings become official once you have played one of the following:
- 25 PBB games or
- 50 DUPR games or
- 15 CTPR games
OPTION 1 – Drop-in
If you do not have a regular group of people to play with, this is your best option. All you have to do is register, then show up and play. This is the best option for players who are new to pickleball, new to our club, or new to the city.
- Gateway to Pickleball Drop-in (Evenings and weekends Year Round)
OPTION 2 – Box Leagues
If you play regularly and have a partner you trust, then box leagues may be the best way to earn a rating because you will play all of your games with your preferred partner. This is the best option for teams that like to play together.
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles (Summer)
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles (Summer)
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles (Summer)
OPTION 3 – Play with other Club Members
In addition to the programs above, club members may play and report games on their own. This is the best option for established players who want to enter our competitive stream without having to go through the drop-in program or the box league.
Play with other players and report the results to our club. As long as all four players are registered for our club on Pickleball Brackets, Coach can enter your game results. Please contact coach@mycedarbrae.ca with your scores.
OPTION 4 – Play in Sanctioned Tournaments
Players who have played in nationally sanctioned pickleball tournaments in Canada will have a Canadian Tournament Player Rating Rating (CTPR) recorded in Pickleball Brackets (PBB). We accept CTPR ratings as valid provided a total of no less than 15 CTPR games have been recorded in your profile in PBB.
OPTION 5 – Play in Another PBB Club
Some players joining our club have played Pickleball Brackets (PBB) games with previous clubs. As long as a minimum of 25 games have been recorded in your profile in PBB, we will accept your numerical rating as valid and you will start with that rating in our club.
OPTION 6 – Play DUPR games
Some players joining our club have played DUPR games previously. As long as a minimum of 50 games have been recorded in DUPR, we will accept your rating as valid and you will start with that numerical rating in our club.
How to Check Your Current Rating
Pickleball Brackets Ratings
Here is where you can check your Pickleball Brackets rating:
- Login to https://pickleballbrackets.com
- Hover over your name in the top right corner then choose MY STUFF
- Click on the light blue STATS button
- Click on the link that says TOTAL CLUBS
- Choose CALGARY PICKLEBALL ACADEMY – CEDARBRAE
The numbers you want to look at are circled or underlined.
The underlined numbers are the number of games that you have played in each category.
MIX is the number of MF/MF games you have reported. DOUBLES is all other doubles games you have reported.
Once the total number of MIX and DOUBLES games is greater than or equal to 25, you have sufficient games for qualification.
The circled numbers are your current ratings for each category.
As long as either you MIX rating or your DOUBLES rating is within the range specified for the program in which you wish to register, you are qualified — unless the program description states otherwise.
DUPR
Here is where you can check you DUPR:
- Login to https://mydupr.com
- Click on the PERFORMANCE tab
Your current doubles DUPR appears under the word DOUBLES.
The circled number to the right of DOUBLES is your DUPR RELIABLITY RATING.
To calculate the total number of DOUBLES games you have reported, add WINS to LOSSES.
If the total is greater that or equal to 50, you have sufficient games for qualification.
As long as your DOUBLES DUPR is within the range specified for the program in which you wish to register, you are qualified.
Once You Have Earned a Rating
Once you have earned a numerical rating, these may become options for you.
- 2.00 – 2.75 FRIENDLY FOLKS Pickleball League
- 2.50 – 3.00 ALMOST INTERMEDIATE Pickleball League
- 2.75 – 3.25 PICKLE PALS Pickleball League
- 3.0+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.00 – 3.50 HALFWAY HEROES Pickleball League
- 3.00+ Skinny Singles Practice
- Lessons & Practice
- 3.25+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.25 – 3.75 HAPPY HOUR Pickleball League
- 3.5+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.50 – 4.00+ FUTURE PROS Pickleball League
- 3.50+ Singles Practice
- 3.50+ Lessons & Practice
As you play and report your scores, algorithms will determine a numerical rating for you somewhere between 1.0 and 7.0. This rating will help you find games and activities in which you will be competitive with other players.
2024 Qualified Players
Static qualification requirements are revisited every year to ensure even application. The next review will occur in the fall of 2024 with updates (if there are any) to be implemented on January 1, 2025.
4.0+ (Advanced) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 4.0+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- 3.75 – 4.25 TOP TIER Pickleball League
- 3.50 – 4.00 FUTURE PROS Pickleball League
- Lessons & Practice
- 3.50+ Singles Practice
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
- 3.0+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.25+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.5+ Recreational Drop-in
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Belinda Halischuk | DUPR |
| Coach Johner | PBB, DUPR |
| Lloyd Fehr | PBB, DUPR |
| Martin Waugh | DUPR |
| Mattias Sampson | PBB, DUPR |
| Saif Lalani | PBB |
| Susan Sywak | DUPR |
| Ungela Vankippersluis | DUPR |
3.75+ (Intermediate) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 3.75+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- 3.50 – 4.00 FUTURE PROS Pickleball League
- Lessons & Practice
- 3.50+ Singles Practice
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
- 3.25+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.5+ Recreational Drop-in
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Anne Christopoulos | PBB |
| Doug Hill | DUPR |
| Gord McLure | DUPR |
| Kurt Breker | CPTR |
| Michael Hanson | DUPR, CTPR |
| Nick Paskin | DUPR |
| Jim Zabaneh | PBB |
3.5+ (Intermediate) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 3.5+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- 3.50 – 4.00 FUTURE PROS Pickleball League
- 3.25 – 3.75 HAPPY HOUR Pickleball League
- Lessons & Practice
- 3.50+ Singles Practice
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
- 3.00+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.25+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.50+ Recreational Drop-in
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Audrey Breker | CPTR |
| Ayesha Shaikh | PBB |
| Charlotte Jukes | DUPR |
| Dave Leonzio | PBB |
| David Fung | PBB |
| Glenn Rowley | DUPR |
| James Jack | PBB |
| Jeff Warthe | PBB |
| Miriam Palmer | PBB |
| Moragh Le Gallais | PBB |
| Neil Jukes | DUPR, PBB |
| Susie Graham | PBB |
3.25+ (Intermediate) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 3.25+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- 3.00 – 3.50 HALFWAY HEROES Pickleball League
- 3.25 – 3.75 HAPPY HOUR Pickleball League
- Lessons & Practice
- 2.5+ Skinny Games
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
- 3.0+ Recreational Drop-in
- 3.25+ Recreational Drop-in
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Binu Philipose | PBB |
| Cheryl Young | DUPR |
| Chris Elzinga | DUPR |
| Collen Arseneault | PBB |
| Galina Zharkova | DUPR |
| Gary Taylor | DUPR |
| Joan Erwin | PBB |
| Karen Hodgins | PBB |
| Kyle Smith | PBB |
| Lily Zhao | DUPR |
| Mark Porter | DUPR |
| Nadine Suffron | PBB |
| Paul Liu | PBB |
| Valerie Anderson | DUPR |
3.0+ (Intermediate) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 3.0+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- 2.50 – 3.00 ALMOST INTERMEDIATE Pickleball League
- 2.75 – 3.25 PICKLE PALLS Pickleball League
- 3.00 – 3.50 HALFWAY HEROES Pickleball League
- Lessons & Practice
- 2.5+ Skinny Games
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
- 3.0+ Recreational Drop-in
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Adiel Rautenbach | PBB |
| Alec Goertzen | PBB |
| Allan Hnatiuk | DUPR, PBB |
| Barb Wheler | PBB |
| Bryan Korolischuk | PBB |
| Cate Patterson | PBB |
| Cathie Heys | PBB |
| Carol Tallim | PBB |
| Glenn Carville | PBB |
| Jane Holoboff | PBB |
| Janet Ashacker | DUPR |
| Jo-Lynn McPhail | PBB, DUPR |
| Kate Pierini | PBB |
| Karen Mackeil | DUPR |
| Kim Powell | PBB |
| Lanne Rice | PBB |
| Margaret Sacha | PBB |
| Ming Cao | PBB |
| Murray Palmer | DUPR, PBB |
| Olindo Baffa | DUPR |
| Patti Doyle | PBB |
| Rochelle Hanson | PBB |
| Sandrine Lebon | PBB |
| Sheri Marendiuk | DUPR |
| Sue Impey | PBB |
| Susan McMahon | PBB |
| Susinn Shaler | PBB |
| Tim Sherwin | PBB |
2.75+ (Novice) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 2.75+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- Entry to Pickleball Ratings Drop-in
- 2.50 – 3.00 ALMOST INTERMEDIATE Pickleball League
- 2.75 – 3.25 PICKLE PALS Pickleball League
- 2.5+ Skinny Games
- Lessons & Practice
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Alana Rowley | PBB |
| Angy Moore | PBB |
| Aura Weinberger | PBB |
| Brent Holmes | PBB |
| David Impey | PBB |
| Debbie Molloy | PBB |
| Dominic Puglia | PBB |
| Eileen Miller | PBB |
| Donna Romanchuk | PBB |
| Gareth Bane | PBB |
| Heather Harker | PBB |
| Insook Molnar | PBB |
| Julie Reid | PBB |
| Lorelei Funke | PBB |
| Margaret Brenner | PBB |
| Mike Reid | PBB |
| Nathasha Sayer | PBB |
| Noreen Mohan | PBB |
| Rose Olmstead | PBB |
| Susan Cull | PBB |
| Trevor Lysyk | PBB |
2.5+ (Novice) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 2.5+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- Gateway to Pickleball Drop-in
- 2.50 – 3.00 ALMOST INTERMEDIATE Pickleball League
- 2.75 – 3.25 PICKLE PALS Pickleball League
- 2.5+ Skinny Games
- Lessons & Practice
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Bridgette Shaw-Bane | PBB |
| Cindy Brown | PBB |
| Don Roszell | PBB |
| Gillian Da Costa | DUPR |
| Jodi Gusek | PBB |
| John Wee | PBB |
| Kathy Satterfield | PBB |
| Sharron McIntosh | PBB |
| Stephanie Benay | PBB |
| Sterina Smith | PBB |
| Tia Pitman | PBB |
| Tzonka Bouklieva | PBB |
2.00+ (Beginner) Pickleball Group
The following players have qualified for the 2.0+ group for the 2024 calendar year. Players on this list may (subject to some conditions) register for the following:
- Gateway to Pickleball Drop-in
- 2.00 – 2.75 FRIENDLY FOLKS Pickleball League
- Lessons & Practice
- Summer Box League – Ladies Doubles
- Summer Box League – Men’s Doubles
- Summer Box League – Mixed Doubles
| NAME | QUALIFYING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|
| Donna Dixon | PBB |
| Elizabeth Barr | PBB |
| Katrina Bradley | PBB |