FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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.

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).

Is there more than one division?
The league currently has four divisions with a combined D3/D4. Division 1 would be the highest rated players.

What software is used by the league?

MyPBGames

Do You need to be a Villages resident to play in the league?
Yes, you must be a full-time or temporary resident. You must have a valid Village’s Identification card.

Is there an age requirement to play in the league?

The requirement can vary by league, see league details. Most leagues require you to be at least 50 years old.

Do I need a DUPR account? ‘Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating‘
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. Please take a screen shot.

Are the results of the matches entered into DUPR.
DUPR reporting varies by league.  Currently, D1, D2 and the 8.0+ Mixed League do not report scores to DUPR.  D3/D4, D5, Gender Ladder Leagues and 8.5+ Men’s PYP Ladder Leagues report scores to DUPR.

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.

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 
index reaches 104 degrees or 35 degrees or lower. 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 a ladder league you have the ability to move up or down each week depending on your performance and who signs up each week.  The highest performing individuals or teams are at the top of the ladder.  Ladder leagues can be individual or PYP (pick your partner).  See our Leagues webpage for the ladder leagues we offer.

Will everyone who signs up get to play?
We hope 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.  If you register for a team league you may not be on a team but you will be a sub.

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, phone, Villages ID, age and current rating.

How do I get a DUPR rating?
There are numerous ways to get a rating. You can play games and submit the information to DUPR yourself.  You can join one of our leagues that report scores to DUPR.  You do not need a DUPR to join our leagues but your skill level may need to be verified for correct placement in a league.  You may be able to find information at www.pickleballcommunity.com.

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

10/19/2026 Revised

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