DUPr Calibration EVENT
Columbus Municipal League Pickleball is hosting a structured DUPR Rating Event open to all skill levels. Whether you are establishing a DUPR rating for the first time or looking to calibrate an existing one, this event is designed for you.
COLGAMLP is an officially recognized organization with DUPR, and reported scores weigh more than self-posted matches. COLGAMLP will submit your scores directly to DUPR...you just play, have fun, and walk away after your matches.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 8:00am EST (please arrive by 7:30am for check-in)
Location: Phenix City Courts — 12-court facility, Phenix City, AL
Format: Round robin doubles — 6 games per player, wrap-up by approximately 10:30am
Cost: $20
- Payment will be Venmo, Zelle, or cash to be made the morning of the event.
- Cost covers: event organization, X-40 balls, match tracking, pre/post event reports, scores uploaded to DUPR, and medals for top finishers.
Capacity is limited to 24 players. Registration is first come, first served. Event coordinator will make a weather determination at 7:00am and email/post to Columbus Pickleball GroupMe if the event is a "go" or "no go".
All participants must have an active DUPR profile and join the DUPR COLGAMLP Club to register.
Create a free DUPR profile at dupr.com if you do not already have one.
To join the COLGAMLP DUPR Club:
1. Go to mydupr.com and log in (or create a free account if you don't have one)
2. Tap the menu icon and go to Clubs
3. Search for COLGAMLP
4. Click the club and hit Join Club
DUPR BASICS
What is DUPR?
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a global rating system designed to give every pickleball player a single, accurate, and portable skill rating regardless of where or with whom they play.
How it works
Every player is assigned a numerical rating between 2.000 and 8.000. The algorithm calculates your rating based on the scores of your matches — not just wins and losses, but the actual point differential in every game. Beating a strong opponent by a large margin moves your rating more than narrowly beating a weaker one. The system updates continuously as new results are submitted.
Why it matters
Before systems like DUPR, self-reported skill levels (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, etc.) were inconsistent and unverifiable — a 3.5 in one city might be a 4.0 somewhere else. DUPR creates a common language across recreational leagues, tournaments, and clubs worldwide. It is now the most widely used rating system in the sport and is the official rating partner of professional pickleball competitions.
How ratings are established
A player needs a minimum number of recorded games against rated opponents before DUPR assigns an initial rating. That is precisely what a calibration event like the one COLGAMLP is planning is designed to produce — enough games against enough different opponents in a single session to give the algorithm what it needs to generate a meaningful number.
How COLGAMLP already uses it
The league currently uses DUPR ratings to place players into the correct division at registration: The more players in the league who have verified DUPR ratings, the more accurate and fair the division placement becomes each season.
Registration
Registration is now full at 24/24 players. Don't worry, COLGAMLP will put on another DUPR event soon. However, you can register for standby and I'll let you know of the status through email.
Space is limited to 24 players and spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
All participants must have an active DUPR profile and join the DUPR COLGAMLP Club. Create a profile prior to registration for free at www.dupr.com.
Cost is $20. Payment due the morning of event via Venmo, Zelle, or cash.
To register, click the paddle on the right.
