What is a Pickleball Rating?
Do I need to be rated to play recreational pickleball?
This often depends upon the club to which you belong. Generally, there is no need for a rating when in the social recreational environment. Typically, these types of sessions generally focus on mingling with other players and really having fun.
How do I determine my rating to play in a tournament for the first time?
It is very important a player neither rates too low or too high, but rather based upon their current skill level. You cannot predict the future. Be sure to consult with “reliable” sources before selecting your skill level. We suggest you read the material on ratings at the PCO website. (We have also attached a self evaluation guide provided by PCO)
Why do some clubs use ratings and others don’t?
Almost all clubs will have a rating system in place for club ratings. Some clubs will use subjective ratings, others results-based ratings and very often we will see a combination of subjective to first give the player a basic starting point and then to be fully enhanced using results- or performance-based ratings. Results- or performance-based ratings are more accurate in that they can establish a finite, reliable rating within each basic skill bracket.