Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club DUPR Leagu

MISSION STATEMENT

  • Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club’s (LWRPC) mission is to be the premier Pickleball Club in Lakewood Ranch (LWR) and Southwest Florida.
  • LWRPC’s objective is to promote competitive and social play between LWR communities and local non-affiliated players.
  • LWRPC’s DUPR Division will add a separately managed, fun, competitive, and vibrant addition while striving to include Captains and Players' needs, adhere to rules, and control costs.

LEAGUE FORMAT

  • There will be three (3) Seasons: FALL / WINTER / SPRING
  • We will endeavor to have a Maximum of 8 Teams per Division.
  • Each Division shall consist of a 7-week regular season along with a 2-week playoff.
  • Captains shall create their own rosters but will be locked once the season starts. If there are any changes that need to be made, those must be communicated with the League Managers (lwrpcdupr@gmail.com).  The roster size must be able to accommodate a 6-person team each week.
  • Players must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
  • The Divisions will consist of: (Division Rating is based on a TEAM DUPR - aggregate of two players DUPR ratings – more detail in “DUPR Rating/Divisions” below)
    • Women’s DUPR 6, DUPR 7, DUPR 8 and DUPR 9 (Scheduled play on Wednesdays at Noon)
    • Men’s DUPR 6, DUPR 7, DUPR 8 and DUPR 9 (Scheduled play on Thursdays at Noon)

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

  • All DUPR League Players must be current members of the LWRPC. To join, sign up at lwrpickleballclub.com/membership (Please note this is an automatic annual renewal unless you opt out).
  • Players cannot play for another team if one exists within their Community.
  • Players can play/substitute for multiple teams in a Community but must abide by all League/DUPR rating rules.
  • All DUPR League players must have a free DUPR ID which can be found at: mydupr.com
  • Players can also join the LWRPC DUPR Club at: https://bit.ly/3VAEep5

DUPR RATING/DIVISIONS

  • A player’s “Season DUPR Rating” will be as of the Monday of the first scheduled week and is then used throughout the full season.
  • All DUPR ratings will be rounded to the nearest tenth.
  • Any player with an “NR” rating can initially play in any division. It would be helpful to receive feedback from a pickleball professional or someone who has played with that player before and is familiar with DUPR ratings to direct the player to the most suitable division.
  • All players and their season DUPR ratings will be sent to all Captains in that Division before the first game of the season.
  • To get your TEAM DUPR rating, add both players’ Season DUPR Ratings together.  There are also individual maximums as noted for each Division and WILL BE STRICKLY ENFORCED.Each match must also not exceed the DUPR Division top as noted below and WILL ALSO BE STRICKLY ENFORCED.  Any teams not adhering to these rules will automatically have those games forfeited and those games will not be sent to DUPR.

DUPR Divisions

  • DUPR 9 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 9.1)
    (Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.8)
  • DUPR 8 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 8.1) Previous 3.5-4.25 (Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.3)
  • DUPR 7 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 7.1) Previous 3.0-3.75 (Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 3.8)
  • DUPR 6 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 6.1) Previous 2.5-3.25 (Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 3.3)
  • Under no circumstance may a Player that exceeds the division individual maximum rating at the start of the season participate in that Division. If a Player rises above the maximum during the season, they may complete that season in that Division.
  • Any Player may play in any Division above their DUPR rating.

GAME/LEAGUE RULES

  • USA Pickleball Rules apply to all matches (https://usapickleball.org) along with USA Pickleball approved equipment.
  • The game format is a round robin; 3 courts; each game to 15 (win by 1) with 2 time-outs per team.
  • Each doubles team plays all 3 opponent’s teams (6 players per team).
  • One point is awarded for each game won.
  • If a player is unable to complete a game, it shall be forfeited. If there are additional games to be played that day, an available roster substitute can play.  If there are none available, those games also must be forfeited.
  • If BOTH coaches agree, games can be played at a different time on that day OR even a different day during that same week.  BUT ALL GAMES MUST HAVE THE SCORES ENTERED BY FRIDAY OF THE SAME WEEK AT MIDNIGHT.  If this can’t be done due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the Home Captain must notify lwrpcdupr@gmail.com before Friday at Midnight of the rescheduled date/time otherwise games could be forfeited.
  • If you unable reschedule your matches during the week or agreeable future date, each Team shall be awarded 4 points.
  • Forfeit games will be scored 5-0 and weather-related issues will be scored 4-4 each game.
  • The league will post all matches to the DUPR rating system in a timely manner.
  • If there are any disputes during the season, the DUPR League Managers will have the final say on any outcome.
  • Coaching is only allowed during timeouts or between games.
  • Non-players shall not make calls or coach during play.
  • Video recording is prohibited by anybody unless all players approve prior to starting the game.
  • Captains are responsible for securing the home court and bringing the League-provided balls.
  • There will be a Playoff Round in the Final 2 weeks of each Season consisting of the Top 4 Teams. The Top 4 shall be determined using our standard point system. In the event of a tie, head-to-head results shall be the tiebreaker.
  • Playoffs - Week 1 will have the 1st place Team (Home Team) playing 4th place and 2nd place (Home Team) playing 3rd place team. The Winners play the following week for the Division Championship. The Losers can play for Third/Forth Place at their discretion.
  • The remaining Divisional Teams may play each other for 5th-8th place at their discretion.

LEAGUE FEES AND PROVISIONS

  • The cost shall be $100 per Season per Team per Division.
  • Captains - To pay for your Team, login to Pickleballscores (https://lwrpc.pickleballscores.com/) and go to Forms > DUPR, enter your Last Name and then Complete Form/Pay fee.
  • The League shall provide:
    • All balls for the regular season and playoffs (Franklin Outdoor X-40 Optic color)
    • All games posted to players DUPR accounts and rating updates
    • All scheduling, website, insurance (for individuals and Communities), and administrative costs
    • Spring All-Star Game food and awards
    • Free entry into the following Season for Gold Medal Teams in each Division
  • Waiver: as a member of the LWRPC you have agreed to a waiver indicating your risk awareness, limiting the liability of the LWRPC, its officers, and Manatee County Parks and Rec for facility use.

ALL-STAR GAME

  • The League plans to create a mid-season classic sometime in March on a weekend.
  • Each Team shall put forth 2 players for the All-Star Game.
  • The eligibility standard used in the regular season shall still apply.
  • There will be a double-elimination tournament with the winners crowned the All-Star Champs.
  • The league will provide medals to winners.
  • Pizza and drinks will be provided for all players.

DUPR LEAGUE MANAGERS

Any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following Managers:

Terry Adelman - DUPR Information / League Rules > lwrpcdupr@gmail.com