Ratings and Club Play for 2025
Winnipeg West Pickleball has members that just want fun games in a social atmosphere. We have other members want to play the most competitive games possible with players of the same skill level. WWPB has provided the following levels of play for both indoor and outdoor play. All court scheduling is currently in PlayTime Scheduler. Play Time Scheduler Rules:
Honour System: Follow the above rules. Exceeding your weekly playing allocation requires $7 per extra play via e-transfer to winnipegwestpickleball@gmail.com. Policing: Players who violate rules will be policed from sessions. Empty Slots: Available to everyone 12 hours before the start. Organize a group to fill the slot. WWPB types of Play: Recreational (Social) these are currently self-rated groups: (Self rating allows for easy movement between levels should a player wish.)
Rated Competitive Groups. These are all formally assessed before entry is allowed (see rules above).
Members who choose not to be rated at this time will remain in the recreational side of the club, and can play in advanced (Recreational and Competitive), intermediate, or novice categories as before. If there is demand we can accommodate rating of other groups. How the rating process works, in depth. Winnipeg West Pickleball up to this point, has allowed for self-rating, but as the club has increased in size, it has become apparent that we should follow the guidelines with Pickleball Canada's rating system. This would give you an accurate rating if you wanted to play in resorts or clubs across Canada, US or Mexico, as well as a starting point for tournaments. This process is important if you would like to play in the 3.5+ Rated group, which we would like to introduce into the January schedule. This would be for anyone who would like to be included in a very competitive group, so we are offering it to our higher level players first, but anyone who would like to see if they qualify for this group, will have the opportunity to ask for an assessment. We have partnered with Bison Pickleball (Rose Sawatzky and Damien Rondeau) to help us with this huge undertaking. Rose has ample experience in rating assessments and does this on a professional level. She is at arm's length with the Wpg West members Overview of the Rating Process, (currently we do not allow CPTR, USAPA, UTR-P or DUPR ratings). The assessment is a straightforward two-hour session for groups of four players seeking a specific rating (e.g., 3.5). The process includes: 1. Skills Assessment (First Hour): During the first hour, Damien will feed balls to participants while Rose outlines the specific skill shots to be performed. Both Rose and Damien will evaluate your skills and overall performance. 2. Game Play Evaluation (Second Hour): Participants will play games observed by Rose and Damien, who will assess strategy, game sense, and performance. At the end of the session, Rose and Damien will compile their observations and provide each participant with their official rating. This process ensures a fair and objective assessment, helping players enjoy games with others of similar skill levels. Initially, we will focus on higher-rated players (3.75 and 4.0). By January, we plan to introduce rated groups to the schedule. Unrated players at the 3.5 level will have the opportunity to participate in assessments to determine their eligibility for rated sessions. Note that unrated players will not be able to join rated sessions until assessed (subject to backfill rules). Assessment Dates and Logistics Ratings will be held at Romeo D’Alaire School. Winnipeg West will cover court rental costs, so the fee is just $50 per member. Registration and payment will be available on the Bison Pickleball website. For Non-rated Players Members who choose not to be rated at this time will remain in the recreational side of the club, and can play in advanced (Recreational and Competitive), intermediate, or novice categories as before. It’s important to note that most players’ self-ratings may adjust downwards under this system. This is normal and reflects a more accurate assessment of skills. Please remember: it’s just a number—it doesn’t define your enjoyment of the game. How to signup: Send an email to: ratings@winnipegwestpickleball.club Thanks, Winnipeg West Pickleball |