Temiskaming Shores Pickleball Club

Levels of Play

Recreational Sessions: time slots exclusively for recreational level players.

Competitive Sessions: time slots exclusively for competitive level players. Includes players who were previously successful in testing (prior to 2023), obtained a DUPR of 3.1 with 60% reliability (2023-25), or were granted competitive status beginning October 2026. Competitive status is defined by the 3.5 category on the checklist below. See Assessment for more information.

Advanced Sessions: time slots exclusively for advanced level players who previously obtained a DUPR rating of at least 3.7, or were granted advanced status by assessment committee. Advanced status is defined by the 4.0 category on the checklist below. See Assessment for more information.

Open Sessions: time slots available for a mix of recreational and competitive players

Competitive and Advanced Assessment:  The chart below is an effective checklist to self-assess your current skill level. Beginning October 2026, members may be granted competitive or advanced status when an assessment committee determines they meet all criteria listed at the required level after successful play in 2-3 competitive or advanced sessions. If you are interested in pursuing competitive or advanced status, refer to the Competitive and Advanced Assessment section for procedures.