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DUPR Rating Session & Assessment Event Examples

As a DUPR Coach, incorporating DUPR Rating Sessions into your programming or hosting an Assessment Event may feel like a big task. You can always reference Running an In-Person DUPR Rating Session for general guidance, but to give you specifics and best-practice examples, we've included sample materials from The Fort, a DUPR Assessment Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with generic copy and ideas for your reference.

Running consistent weekly programming is a great way to establish yourself as a DUPR Coach and grow your coaching business. Below is an example of the weekly programming The Fort posts through their PlayTheFort app (PlaybyPoint), which they use as their court reservation system.

Below is sample copy commonly used by DUPR Coaches in weekly programming descriptions within court reservation systems. Many coaches customize their own Pre-Rating Session Player Checklist to align with their specific rating sessions.

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You can do so using the Personalized Pre-Rating Session Player Checklist.

[Club/Facility Name] DUPR Rating Session Description​

ABOUT​

Not sure which Open Play level is right for you? Want to understand your current skill level or join a tournament? Curious to speak the language of pickleball with DUPR? We're here to help!

[Club/Facility Name], in partnership with DUPR and My DUPR Coach, is excited to offer Coach-Assigned DUPR Ratings!

During these sessions, a Credentialed DUPR Coach will evaluate your performance in doubles match play and drills. Your skills will be assessed across eight key areas, and you'll receive a Coach-Assigned DUPR Rating. This rating will appear in your DUPR account and serve as your official rating until match results are recorded.

Please note: These sessions are only available to players who do not yet have a doubles DUPR rating. If you already have an established doubles DUPR from logged matches, your rating cannot be changed or adjusted by a DUPR Coach.

Price: __________ for members __________ for non-members

HOW IT WORKS​

  • Sessions are [__________] long and include up to five players per court.
  • Each session is organized by skill range.
  • A Credentialed DUPR Coach will evaluate your performance during doubles match play and drills, determine your current skill level, and upload the results into the DUPR Coach Rating Tool.
  • After your session, your coach will finalize your assessment and submit your Coach-Assigned DUPR Rating.
  • You can keep your Coach-Assigned DUPR and work with your DUPR Coach to update and improve it until you're ready to log matches, or start your DUPR journey immediately by logging matches.

BEFORE YOUR ARRIVE​

  • To receive your Coach-Assigned DUPR Rating, please complete the technology setup in advance by following the steps in the document linked below.
  • Pre-DUPR Rating Session Player Checklist
  • Don't forget to bring your phone to the session. We'll help guide you through the process if needed.

In addition to running weekly programming, organizing quarterly medium or large DUPR Assessment Events is a great way to maximize your impact as a DUPR Coach and rate a larger number of non-rated players at once. These events typically require multiple DUPR Coaches. Below are examples of the medium and large DUPR Assessment Events hosted by The Fort.

Here's an example of a social media post created to promote The Fort's Inaugural DUPR Event.

One of the best things about being a DUPR Coach is the ability to create and run your own programming, rating sessions, and events. You have the flexibility to structure them to fit your coaching business, your club, and your pickleball community. There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Every coach and community is different.

Your sessions or events should allow you to assess players during doubles match play and evaluate all eight game areas to generate their Coach-Assigned DUPR. If you need help creating materials, descriptions, or other resources, reach out to katie_support@duprcoach.com. Our team encourages you to create your own resources but is always happy to review and provide guidance as needed.