Our goal over the next few months is to ensure that as many people as possible who want an actual DUPR score in the system have one that reflects their skill level.   

Which population fits you best?

Population 1: 80% of the people who play here do not have an actual DUPR rating

Population 2: of the 20% that do, over 95% are dissatisfied with it as they feel it does not reflect their actual abilities.

To accomplish that:

For Population 1:

• The first phase is to assess you.  The 90 people who participated on Saturday, November 7th completed this step with our first rating session.  You now have an Island Pickle DUPR assessment in one of five categories:  2.5, 3.0, 3.25, 3.5, and 3.75.    You can see your rating on our App.
• The Second Phase is to participate in improvement programs tailored to the population of each of these five categories.
• The Third Phase is to get you and actual DUPR rating in the DUPR system consistent with your level of play.   We will offer full DUPR evaluation sessions.    These will be 90 minute sessions where Nat – who is a licensed DUPR certification coach – will run you through those steps.
• Phase four is continuous improvement in your game should you desire it, with formal DUPR play sessions and self directed sessions here at Island Pickle and using our integrated technology and coaches to assist you and improve your game.

For Population 2:

• We encourage you to take the Phase 1 rating session, but as you will read shortly, it is not required as you already have a DUPR rating.
• Do not attempt to change your account details in DUPR.  Phase 3 (above) does not apply to you as you already have a DUPR score.  The only way established DUPR ratings can change is through rated playn sessions with other players. 
• Phase 1: We will populate our Island Pickle Rating Assessment with your actual DUPR score for those people who do not take our DUPR Rating assessment or for those who prefer it over our assessment.
• Phases 2 and 4 are the same as above for Population 1

We will introduce several concepts for our club that will better members’ games and improve the quality of play here at Island Pickle.  Phase 1 will enable “rated Play” for some sessions where you must have an Island Pickle rating above the set level to sign up.   This will not be for every session offered, but will run alongside similar sessions so that you can play with either the people you wish to play with or at the level you want when playing with strangers, offering some comfort that participants belong in the session you signed up for.

Feedback is welcome. I offer six Q&A sessions for discussion on this or any other topic each week as detailed on our November calendar and am happy to field your questions, comments, and suggestions.