FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Does The Villages Competitive Pickleball Club have a website?
Yes. www.tvcpc.com

Does The Villages Competitive Pickleball Club have a Facebook page?
Yes. Search for The Villages Competitive Pickleball Club. You will need to answer two
questions to join the page. The Village you reside in and your current rating. Users
agree to the group rules which include: No promotions or spam; Respect everyone’s
privacy; Be kind and courteous; and No hate speech or bullying. The club page is used to
post club related items.

Is there more than one division?
The league currently has five divisions. Division 1 would be the highest rated players.

How are individuals placed in divisions?
Our league goal is fun, competitive balanced play so that on any given day/match a
team and player can enjoy a competitive match and have an opportunity to win. We all
have a limited playing shelf life as Villagers and it is more fun when we play people at
comparable skill levels which is why we offer five divisions.
Each season our divisions have been more competitive than the season prior. The goal
is to place every registered player in the division where the player and teams have a
50% win/loss percentage.
To that end, it is proven to use competitive updated performance analytics versus
antiquated one-time ratings clinics.
League division placement is determined using the following:
Historical league win percentage in your prior division;
Data on average points per game scored by you;
Current DUPR rating based on your last played division. Note tournament play
DUPR scores are given more weight than a non-tournament DUPR score; and
Experienced division leaders and captains have proven thus far to be the best
determination of a successful placement where information may be limited
(such as a new player or a new Villager).

What software is used by the league?

Mypbgames

Do You need to be a Villages resident to play in the league?
Yes. You must have a valid Village’s Identification card.

Is there an age requirement to play in the league?

Yes. You must be at least 50 years old.

Are the results of the matches entered into DUPR.
Yes. However, there may be sessions that matches are not entered into DUPR. Players
will be notified of that prior to match play.

Do I need a DUPR account?
Yes. Go to the APP store to download the DUPR app or go to google search and enter
DUPR. When opening a DUPR account, please enter an accurate name (not a
nickname). Include your Villages address. After creating the account, click on clubs and
search for The Villages Competitive Pickleball Club. Click join to be part of our league.
This is necessary so that our club can enter your league scores into DUPR.

Is there a fee to play in the league?
Yes. Fees collected are used to pay for the software, first aid kits, and other
miscellaneous supplies. League leaders are not paid. All positions are volunteer based.

Will I get an emailed receipt after paying for the fee with my credit card?

No. You will not get an emailed receipt. The league is trying to keep down expenses.

Can I join the league as a sub after a session has started?
If you are interested in being a sub, please email support@tvcpc.com and provide the
following information: email, address, phone, Villages ID, and current rating. Also,
please verify that you are at least 50 years old.

I’m having problems logging on to mypbgames.com?
Try to reset your password. User name is email or first initial and last name (jsmith). If
that doesn’t work, email support@tvcpc.com.

I looked at DUPR and my scores are not correct?
Email support@tvcpc.com and include all match information.

How do I get a DUPR rating?
The Villages Pickleball community has numerous camps to get a rating. You should be
able to find information at www.pickleballcommunity.com.

How do I contact a division leader or a board member?
Division leaders will identify themselves via email at the beginning of the session. You
can also reach out to your Team Captain. They can also be reached by emailing
support@tvcpc.com and the email will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

How is registration handled for new sessions?

Current and past players in our database will receive an email when registration opens.
The information will also be posted on the league website and Facebook page.

Is play ever called due to high temperatures?
Yes. Per the policy of The Villages Recreation Department, play is stopped if the heat
index reaches 104 degrees. This policy is put in place to keep players safe.

Do we need to bring our Villages Identification Card when we play?
Yes. The Recreation Department employees have the right to ask for your Villages Identification
Card. This is done for the benefit of all Villagers to ensure that our amenities are being
used by authorized individuals.

What is a ladder league?
In the ladder league you play as an individual. You do not need a partner. You will play
with players that have a similar winning percentage to you. The goal is to result in good
competition on a weekly basis. Each week that you play you could play with totally
different people or some of the same people depending on who signs up and what their
winning percentage is. It may take a few weeks for a player to get to where they
“should” be in the ladder. Score more points and you will likely move up to tougher
competition. Score fewer points and you could move down to players that have a
similar skill level to yours.

Do you have subs in a ladder league?
No. You play as an individual. The beauty of the ladder league is that you can sign up to
play as much or as little as your schedule permits.

Will everyone who signs up get to play in the ladder league?
The league hopes that everyone who signs up can play but we only have so many courts
so it is possible we may have to limit the number of players if the attendance is higher
than we have court space for.

Is the ladder league mixed?
No. Men and women play separately.

Updated: 8/25/24

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