Skills Rating System and Rating Review
November-March
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RATING REVIEW
3.0 and higher rated players - Players who already have a 3.0 or higher rating may go before the Rating Committee for review. Rating Days to be determined. Advance sign-up required. You must already be a 3.0 rated player or higher to sign-up. Sign-up using the online form below. Space is limited and fill up on a first-come first serve basis.
1.5 - 2.4 rated players - Players who are already rated 1.5 to 2.4 (below 2.5) are rated through 1.5-2.4 skills training on Tuesdays. Trainers evaluate and adjust player ratings weekly. This is the quickest way to move up to 2.5. Trainers are also adding a special "rating day" once a month (in lieu of skills training) so players can go through a more formal rating process.
2.5- 3.0 rated players - Players rated 2.5+ are rated through 2.5-3.0 skills training on Tuesdays. Trainers evaluate and adjust player ratings weekly. This is the quickest way to move up to 3.0. Trainers are also adding a special "rating day" once a month (in lieu of skills training) so players can go through a more formal rating process.
Players who do not participate in skills training but do play in the scored round robins may be moved up to provided they consistently have a 90% or higher win rate for a minimum of 18 games. To see where you are in the round robin, ask your round robin captain or Charlene Hutton or Shannon McClean, Training Co-Chairs.
1.5 - 2.4 rated players - Players who are already rated 1.5 to 2.4 (below 2.5) are rated through 1.5-2.4 skills training on Tuesdays. Trainers evaluate and adjust player ratings weekly. This is the quickest way to move up to 2.5. Trainers are also adding a special "rating day" once a month (in lieu of skills training) so players can go through a more formal rating process.
2.5- 3.0 rated players - Players rated 2.5+ are rated through 2.5-3.0 skills training on Tuesdays. Trainers evaluate and adjust player ratings weekly. This is the quickest way to move up to 3.0. Trainers are also adding a special "rating day" once a month (in lieu of skills training) so players can go through a more formal rating process.
Players who do not participate in skills training but do play in the scored round robins may be moved up to provided they consistently have a 90% or higher win rate for a minimum of 18 games. To see where you are in the round robin, ask your round robin captain or Charlene Hutton or Shannon McClean, Training Co-Chairs.
General Rating Information
Player ratings are used to group players so they can play with people of like skill and ability. Ratings are also used to compete in tournaments or leagues. Keep in mind that this will never be a perfect system, but it should improve a player's chances of having a more competitive and fun match.
What is the rating system all about?
We utilize a rating system in our park based on the IFP (International Federation of Pickleball) rating system. Ratings start at 1.0 (brand new to the sport) and continue in half-point increments to 5.0 (expert player). Each rating level has a specific set of skills that a player must be proficient at, meaning they must be able to perform them accurately most of the time.
Why do we use a rating system here?
With so many people in our pickleball group, we need to have a way to better organize activities so people can play with others of like skill and ability. Ratings also help us to better assess how to allocate courts based on the number of players within the various skill rating groups. Skill ratings are common throughout the pickleball community wherever you go and are also utilized by USAPA for tournament play.
How do I get a rating?
A word of advice, it’s always easier to start with a lower rating and go up than it is to start with a higher rating and go down. Check out the PEM Skills Rating Descriptions to see where you fit in. Remember proficiency in the skills set with minimal errors is the key for determining where you fall.
What is the rating system all about?
We utilize a rating system in our park based on the IFP (International Federation of Pickleball) rating system. Ratings start at 1.0 (brand new to the sport) and continue in half-point increments to 5.0 (expert player). Each rating level has a specific set of skills that a player must be proficient at, meaning they must be able to perform them accurately most of the time.
Why do we use a rating system here?
With so many people in our pickleball group, we need to have a way to better organize activities so people can play with others of like skill and ability. Ratings also help us to better assess how to allocate courts based on the number of players within the various skill rating groups. Skill ratings are common throughout the pickleball community wherever you go and are also utilized by USAPA for tournament play.
How do I get a rating?
- USAPA Rating – If you already have a USAPA tournament (T) rating you can use that as your rating for PEM.
- Self-Rate – If you don’t have a USAPA rating, we ask you to self rate so we know where to start you off for training and organized play. If the trainers or round robin captains feel you fall into a different group, they may move you. If you do not concur with their decision, you have the option to go before our Rating Committee for evaluation (for 3.0 or high rated players only).
- Beginner Lessons/On-going Skills Training – When you take your first lesson you will start off as a 1.0 player (new and minimal knowledge of the game). By the end of your first lesson, trainers may adjust your rating upward based on your ability. As you continue in skills training, trainers will revise your rating based on completion of skills criteria all the way up to 3.0. To progress from a 3.0 or higher, you must go before the Rating Committee.
- Scored Round Robins – You can get a general idea of what your skill level is by playing in the “scored” round robins. Scores are not published, but you can always ask the round robin captain(s) where you consistently fall within the group to give you an idea.
- Rating Committee – The Rating Committee is made up of trainers and tournament level players who will watch you play, provide feedback, and give you a rating. This is a voluntary process and intended to be a positive experience. Pueblo El Mirage does “hard” ratings, which means you can go to any club or play in tournaments using your PEM skill rating and feel comfortable.
A word of advice, it’s always easier to start with a lower rating and go up than it is to start with a higher rating and go down. Check out the PEM Skills Rating Descriptions to see where you fit in. Remember proficiency in the skills set with minimal errors is the key for determining where you fall.
Rating Committee/Evaluation Format
The Rating Committee is made up of players from a variety of skill levels who are trainers and/or compete at the tournament level. Raters will always have a higher rating than those they are evaluating.
You will play in a round robin format with the three other players in your group. You and another player of similar skill level will play with and against two other players who are already USAPA or club rated at your desired skill level.
Before you request to be rated you need to be able to identify what you think your current skill level is and what you want to be rated at. The evaluators will provide positive feedback on what you do well, what you need to work on, and what your skill level is.
Once you've been rated you must wait 30 days before you can be rated again.
You must be at the 3.0 level or higher to request review by the Rating Committee. Players at the 1.0-3.0 level are evaluated through skills training or by being consistently in the top percentile of their round robin.
You will play in a round robin format with the three other players in your group. You and another player of similar skill level will play with and against two other players who are already USAPA or club rated at your desired skill level.
Before you request to be rated you need to be able to identify what you think your current skill level is and what you want to be rated at. The evaluators will provide positive feedback on what you do well, what you need to work on, and what your skill level is.
Once you've been rated you must wait 30 days before you can be rated again.
You must be at the 3.0 level or higher to request review by the Rating Committee. Players at the 1.0-3.0 level are evaluated through skills training or by being consistently in the top percentile of their round robin.
Rating Days
Rating days - to be determined.
If you are unable to attend on one of the scheduled rating days, or want to be rated sooner, you may submit a request to the Rating Committee using the form below.
Before Your Rating Session...
Before your rating session, be sure to review the PEM skill rating descriptions for your current and desired skill rating AND be familiar with the checklists the raters use during evaluation (below). You will be asked to identify what you think your current skill level is and the rating you wish to be evaluated for. It is up to you to be familiar with what the raters are looking for.