What are skills levels, ratings and competitive play.....
Skill Rating Info -2 .5...all the way to PRO (6.0)
CONTACT PLAYER Development to find out more if you have questions! EMAIL: sapickleballclub.skills@gmail.com
- 2.50 - beginners
- 3.00 - recreational
- 3.25 - Competitive Recreational (CLICK here for an unofficial club rating/assessment sheet)
- Email PLAYER DEVELOPMENT to discuss this further: sapickleballclub.skills@gmail.com
- 3.50 - competitive and rated by SAPC, PCO, USAPA or IPTPA
- 4.0+ - competitive and rated by SAPC, PCO, USAPA or IPTPA
To play at a 3.5 or higher level, you can have:
A DUPR rating with significant participation, significant tournament results or a club assessment.
IPTPA Rating (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association's Certified Rating Specialist) to complete a player assessment based on static skills and actual game performance. This process is absolutely objective. Results are fed into an IPTPA Calculator for a Pass or Fail. (See the links below for more information)
Pickleball Rating Skills Needed Descriptions as defined by the IPTPA
To Arrange a rating with a CRS (Certified Rating Specialist) click here
Members can also contact Kristina Lidster in Kamloops for coaching or ratings assessments:
Kristina Lidster
Level 1 & Level 2 IPTPA Certified Instructor / Level 5 IPTPA Certified Ratings Specialist
Kristina is an accomplished 5.0 sponsored tournament player with hundreds of hours of coaching expertise, working extensively with beginners to advanced players, as well as junior players. She uses her experience playing and coaching to break down shot mechanics, footwork, game strategy, and tactics to teach in a fun and engaging manner.
Junior and beginner programs available.
Email: kristina@makracquetsports.ca
The BC Pickleball Association maintains a list of tournaments at https://www.pickleballbc.ca/schedule--results.html . Please check there to see what tournaments are coming up and when their registrations open.