(DUPR/Pickleball Canada release) – Pickleball Canada, one of the largest pickleball federations in the world, has officially adopted DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) as its official rating system.
This national partnership cements DUPR as the standard for all players, coaches, and organizers across Canada, bringing a unified and trusted rating framework to the fastest-growing sport in North America.
A Shared Vision for Canadian Pickleball Growth
Under this partnership, every Pickleball Canada member will be required to have a DUPR rating, ensuring consistency across grassroots, recreational, and competitive play. All Pickleball Canada sanctioned events will also use DUPR for seeding, providing fairness, transparency, and accuracy in competition.
Barry Petrachenko, CEO of Pickleball Canada, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration:
“We are proud to provide our members with access to the premier global rating system. DUPR supports level-based play, and this partnership will significantly enhance competitive equity and player connectivity on a national scale.
Players, organizers, and coaches will benefit from:
- One Standardized Rating: DUPR’s trusted 2.000–8.000 scale brings clarity and fairness to all levels of Canadian pickleball, from club play to elite tournaments.
- Smarter Player Development: Real-time, match-based ratings give players an accurate reflection of performance and progression.
- Simplified Event Organization: Tournament directors can now seed brackets, set divisions, and manage events seamlessly with DUPR integration.
A Step Toward Greater Connectivity
This alignment strengthens Canada’s role in the global pickleball community and unites players nationwide under one technology platform. By adopting DUPR, Pickleball Canada joins a growing network of federations, clubs, and leagues worldwide that are standardizing play and building a stronger, more connected future for the sport.
“DUPR exists to unify and grow pickleball globally, and this partnership with Pickleball Canada is an incredible step forward,” said DUPR CEO Tito Machado. “We are proud to provide Canadian players with the most accurate and dynamic rating system in the sport.”
ABOUT PICKLEBALL CANADA
Pickleball Canada is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in Canada. The Canadian Pickleball Association was established in 2009 and then incorporated as Pickleball Canada in 2011. The organization works to promote and develop the sport at all levels, from grassroots to high-performance. Their mission is to promote the growth and development of pickleball across the country by providing leadership, resources, and opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. Pickleball Canada is responsible for the coordination and delivery of pickleball events across the country, including the National and Regional Championships, which brings together top players from across Canada to compete for the title of national champion. With a growing number of players and clubs across the country, pickleball is Canada’s fastest growing sport and Pickleball Canada is at the forefront of this exciting movement. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit pickleballcanada.org
ABOUT DUPR
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world’s leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and federations. DUPR’s dynamic system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to provide an accurate evaluation of players worldwide, on a scale from 2.000 to 8.000. DUPR is the official rating system of Pickleball Canada, the United Pickleball Association (UPA), PPA, Major League Pickleball (MLP), Life Time, The Picklr, and many more. DUPR also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the largest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and organizers can sign up for free at www.dupr.com.