A player rating is a numerical measure of a player’s skill level and performance on the court. Ratings ensure fair, competitive, and enjoyable matchups by grouping players based on ability — regardless of age, gender, or playing background. While many of our Open Play sessions require a rating, we also offer opportunities such as clinics, private lessons, and select Open Play sessions that are open to all skill levels. There are 2 ways to qualify for a certain level of play at our club, 1) By obtaining an in-house player rating by being evaluated in a rating session by one of our staff members, or 2) By having a DUPR Rating with at least 40% accuracy.
If you don’t yet have a DUPR or Playground rating, our staff can provide one through a Player Ratings Session. Here’s how it works:
Review our Rating Descriptions (below).
Register for a 30-minute Player Rating Session here
Check in at the front desk when you arrive, and you’ll be directed to your court for evaluation.
This process gives you a clear starting point and helps you register for events and programs at the appropriate level. Once you have a Playground rating, you may request additional Player Rating reviews in the future to update your rating and receive feedback from our instructors. We also encourage all players to create a DUPR account for the most accurate rating.
The most widely used system in pickleball is DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating). DUPR provides accurate, real-time ratings by using algorithms that update continuously based on match results. It evaluates players on a 2.000 – 8.000 scale, ensuring consistency across age groups, genders, and locations.
You can easily download the DUPR app and establish your rating after entering just a few scores.
At The Pickleball Playground, we will accept DUPR ratings with at least 40% accuracy, which typically requires around 15 recorded matches (through tournaments or DUPR match play).
Creating a DUPR account is free — just start entering your scores and watch your accuracy improve with each match.
Playing casually with friends? Enter your results directly into the DUPR app.
Playing at The Pickleball Playground? Since we’re a DUPR Club, we can record your scores for you. Simply pick up a scorecard at the front desk, fill it out, and return it after your session.
Playing in one of our sanctioned tournaments? Your scores will automatically upload to DUPR.
You can also link your DUPR account to your Pickleball Playground profile for seamless tracking. Just open your profile in the Playground app, click “Link DUPR Account”, and follow the prompts. Your DUPR rating will always be displayed in your Playground account.
Ready to play against a Pro? We have a new lesson available at The Playground! 🎉
Play with or against Cheri Hogrefe while she corrects your mistakes and helps you with strategy. This is a great opportunity to nail down your skills and level up your game!
Ready to pickle with a Pro? Sign up today!
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This Friday is our ladies only Spring Fling Open Play! 🌷
Join us this Friday at The Playground from 5:30-7:30pm for friendly competition, mimosas, and sweets to kick off the lovely Spring season!
See you ladies on the court!
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Happy National Beer Day Knoxville! 🍻 Celebrate with your crew at the playground. We have pickleball, corn hole, tennis, beer on tap, and so much more.
Enjoy a quick game and then join us in the lounge for a beer!
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Hello Playground family! We’ve got some exciting news to put some CASH back in your pocket.
Throughout the month of April we are all open plays will be $2 starting today! If our open play schedule doesn’t quite fit your schedule, give us a call we are happy to make adjustments where space allows!
A $10 non-member fee still applies making it $12 for non-members.
🚨Reminder that outdoor courts are now FREE TO MEMBERS. A simple $10 fee applies to non-members.
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April is here! Spring is one of our favorite seasons at The Playground. The weather is warming up and the days are finally getting longer! ☀️
Take a look at what we have in store for you this month! 🎉
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The sun is begging for you to be out on the courts! ☀️
Our outdoor courts are now free for members! Have some free time in the afternoon? Join us outside for a quick game.
$10 per person for non-members.
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