APP UTR Sports Pickleball Leagues
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APP UTR Sports Pickleball Leagues offer athletes of all ages and abilities the opportunity to form teams and compete head-to-head in their local communities for the opportunity to be crowned National Champions. Divisions include competition for men’s, women’s and mixed teams among various age divisions and skill levels.
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PLAY APP JUNIOR CIRCUITS
- The APP Junior Circuit offers a world-class tournament experience exclusively for pickleball players under the age of 18.
- APP Junior Circuit is a pilot program that provides a platform and resources for junior pickleball players to hone their skills.
- Players will obtain an APP Junior Circuit rating for their age divisions played.
- Rating points will be awarded for each player’s placement in events, and all players can participate in the APP Junior National Championships, held Dec. 6-7 at The Fort, the APP’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
NEXT GENERATION OF PICKLEBALL STARS
COMPETE IN APP NEXT GEN SERIES
The APP Next Gen Series is the first of its kind, geared towards developing champions in the hearts of young adult men and women pickleball players. Its mission is to create a platform for top American pickleball players to compete and receive coaching and education from National Team Head Coaches, preparing them to represent the U.S. in future international and APP Tour professional competitions.
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TRAIN AT APP CAMPS
2 camps in 2024
- The APP is running two APP Next Gen High Performance Summer Camps in 2024: Oklahoma City, OK June 27-30 and Overland Park, KS August 1-4.
- The camps are led by APP Next Gen U.S. National Team Director, Ken Herrmann and Head Coaches Lee Whitwell and Chad Edwards.
- This is a unique opportunity to learn how to take your game to the pro level from three world-class pickleball experts.
- The camps are designed for junior players from around the world, ages 10 -18. Whether you’re a newcomer to pickleball, or a highly-ranked and rated player looking for more intense competition, the APP has the program for you.
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FAQS About APP & UTR SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
FAQS About APP & UTR SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
What is the UTR Pickleball Rating (UTR-P)?
Equipped with over a decade of expertise as the creator of the gold-standard UTR Rating for tennis, UTR Sports offers the most accurate and reliable global rating for pickleball.
The UTR-P is designed to rate every kind of player, whether you're just swinging your first paddle or smashing your way through pro-level tournaments. The UTR Pickleball Rating (UTR-P) includes both provisional and numerical ratings for singles and doubles players.
Players without match results logged will receive a provisional rating (P1-P5) based on a questionnaire. After a few matches, the rating automatically converts to a reliable decimal rating on a scale of 1 - 10.0 (from beginner to expert/pro).
Read more about the UTR Pickleball Rating.
How does the UTR-P Rating scale work?
1 = Beginner: New to the game with minimal racquet sports experience (provisional rating equivalent of P1)
2 = Social/Casual: Plays on occasion for fun and can maintain rallies (provisional rating equivalent of P2)
3 = Intermediate: Has a solid understanding of basics and strategic knowledge with an interest in competitive play (provisional rating equivalent of P3)
4.0-4.9 = Advanced: Consistent shot maker who can compete in advanced-level tournaments (provisional rating equivalent of P4)
5.0-10.0 = Expert/Pro: Master of all shots and strategies who participates at the highest levels of competition (provisional rating equivalent of P5)
The algorithm counts singles, doubles, verified, and unverified ratings separately and it changes dynamically to keep your rating as accurate as possible.
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What matches count towards the UTR-P Rating, and what is verified vs. unverified?
Results are either verified and unverified scores depending on whether the match or tournament was organized and played according to our verified rules or was a player organized/social/recreational for which scores are unverified.
All USA Pickleball-owned events, all APP events, and all UTR Sports events are included in verified events. The algorithm takes into account at least a year of results or the past 60 games.
A verified UTR-P Rating that is fully reliable is indicated by a checkmark badge on a player’s profile. The reliability indicator means the UTR-P algorithm is highly accurate for this player. Ratings will dynamically move up and down as new results are factored in.
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Have more questions about APP & UTR Sports partnership?
Find more FAQs at the UTR Pickleball Rating page.