INFORMATION

2026 MPC Summer Ladder League – DUPR Rated

Hello Everyone,

We're excited to announce the return of the MPC Summer Ladder League for 2026!

Our ladder league combines friendly competition with a structured format that keeps every week exciting. Whether you're looking to improve your game, meet new players, or establish your DUPR rating, this league is designed for players of all skill levels.

League Overview

League Dates: Saturdays, July 4 – September 5, 2026 (8 weeks, weather permitting. Rainout make-up dates may be scheduled in September if required).

Blackout Dates: July 18 and August 22, 2026

SESSION 1 (FULL)

• Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Total # of Courts: 8
• OPT IN for Session 1 is 10 am Thurs July 2nd
  

SESSION 2 (OPEN)

• Time: 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Total # of Courts: 6
  
• League Fee: $15 per player

Session 2 Registration Detail:

• Registration is limited to 60 members for the 2026 season.
• Registering for the league reserves your place in the season, but does not automatically register you each week.
• Players must opt in weekly if they wish to play.
• IMPORTANT This week: OPT IN is 10 am FRI JULY 3rd
• Weekly participation is limited to 30 players on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the weekly limit is reached, additional players will be placed on a waitlist.

League Format

• All skill levels are welcome.
• Players are grouped into groups of 4 or 5 based on the previous week's results.
• Scoring
  • Groups of 5: Four games to 11, win by 1.
  • Groups of 4: Three games to 15, win by 1.
• All match results will be submitted to DUPR.
• Move Up/Down: At the conclusion of each week's matches:

• The top two players in each group move up the ladder.
• The bottom two players move down the ladder.

This creates fresh matchups every week while ensuring balanced and competitive play throughout the season.

No Show Policy: Players who opt in/sign up for a weekly session but do not attend without notice may receive a no-show penalty that could affect future ladder placement or registration priority.

Registration

After registering for the 2026 MPC Summer Ladder League, please complete the following:

1. Create a DUPR Account (required if you do not already have one)

Create your free DUPR account to ensure your league match results can be recorded.

DUPR Registration: https://www.dupr.com

2. Create or Update Your Pickleball.com Profile (required)

Create Pickleball.com acct , complete info including cell number and emergency contact.

A COMPLETE  Pickleball.com profile is required for league registration and scheduling.

Pickleball.com: https://pickleball.com

3. Determine Your Skill Level (Self-Rating)

If you do not have a DUPR rating, please use the attached Pickleball Canada Skills Self-Assessment Chart to determine the skill level that best matches your current ability. You will need to enter this rating into your profile on Pickleball.com

Skill Level Chart: https://pickleballcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Pickleball-Canada-Skills-Self-Assessment-Chart.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact the Ladder Committee.

We look forward to another exciting summer of competitive and enjoyable pickleball!

Ladder Committee

Ilene Hoang
Wilson Yee
Myra Ha

BACKGROUND

What Is a Ladder League?

A ladder league groups players each week based on their previous results, so you're always playing opponents with similar performance.

Each week:

• You'll play everyone in your group.
• Strong performances move you up the ladder.
• Tougher weeks move you into a more competitive group.
• Every week offers new opponents and another opportunity to climb the standings.

Why DUPR?

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the world's leading pickleball rating system. Using DUPR allows you to:

• Track your progress throughout the season.
• Play against competitors with similar skill levels.
• Build an official rating recognized by clubs and tournaments worldwide.
• Add credibility to your match results.

How the Ladder and DUPR Work Together

Weekly Move Up/Down determines the group you'll play in the following week based on your performance that evening.

Your DUPR rating is calculated independently using your match results and the ratings of your opponents. While moving up the ladder gives you the opportunity to compete against stronger players, your DUPR rating is based on match outcomes—not your ladder position.

In summary:

• Ladder position determines who you play next week.
• DUPR measures your playing ability based on your match results.
• Together, these systems create balanced, competitive, and enjoyable league play throughout the season