Ratings allow players of similar skills to participate in appropriate classes, Round Robins, and Skill Level Play times. They also help members find others at similar levels for arranged games. Self-assessments are not recognized by the Club.The overarching goals/philosophy for the Green Valley Recreation Pickleball Club ratings process are to provide players with a clear system to understand the generally accepted requirements for each skill level from 2.0 to 4.0.  More specifically to:   Understand specific shots, court positioning, and strategy for requisite skill levelDemonstrate specific shots for requisite skill levelProvide players the opportunity to demonstrate execution of skills, court positioning and strategy in a game situation for requisite skill level

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New members will be assigned a rating of 2.0.  This 2.0 rating is the beginning skill level.

If you believe you should be rated above 2.0, email gvrpbclubratings@gmail.com to request testing at a higher level. New members without documented ratings get ONE chance to attend a RAP practice session and ONE ratings test at the level they choose. If you fail, you'll be rated 2.5 and follow the normal testing process from there.

Yes, the Club accepts ratings from the following sources if they're within the last three years and documented:•       IPTPA ratings from certified skills and games testing•       DUPR ratings from tournaments on PickleballTournaments.com (minimum 3 tournaments)•       UTR-P ratings from sanctioned tournaments (minimum 3 tournaments)•       APPL Index ratings from end of season•       Other pickleball club ratings with similar rigorous testing (subject to Ratings Committee review)

To receive a 4.5 or higher skill rating, you must have a rating from a recognized pickleball organization.  Email gvrpbclubratings@gmail.com documenting your 4.5 or higher skill rating.

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The rating season runs from October through April each year.  Sign up for a Ratings Test in Pickleball Plus under Events.

No. You can only test one level higher than your current rating. For example, if you're rated 2.5, you can only test for 3.0.

The Club has a testing system for levels 2.5 through 4.0. Testing for 2.5 is done at Developing Skills events and includes skills testing only. Testing for 3.0 through 4.0 includes both skills testing and (if you pass) game testing. Level 4.5 or higher requires a rating from a recognized organization -- the Club doesn't test for this level.

The rating test has two parts: a skills test and a game play test. Both parts are required to earn a new rating.You'll be tested on several different skills. Each skill has a set number of attempts and a minimum target for successful attempts. You need a passing combined score for all skills tested. You could score zero on one skill but make up for it by scoring higher on others.For the game test, you'll play three games total with three different Control Players who are rated at the level you're testing for. You'll partner with each Control Player for one game. Games are to 11 points, win by one, no rally scoring, and you switch sides after the first team reaches 6 points. To pass, you must score a total of 23 points across all three games.If you don't pass the skills test, no game test will be scheduled. You can sign up again one month later in Pickleball Plus to retest. You're allowed two tests at the same skill level in a testing season.

If you don't pass the skills test, no game test will be scheduled. You can sign up again one month later in Pickleball Plus to retest. You're allowed two tests at the same skill level in a testing season

If you pass the skills test, you're automatically scheduled for the game testing event, which happens no more than six days after the skills test. Your passing skills test is good for the entire testing season (mid-September through April).

You'll play three games total with three different Control Players who are rated at the level you're testing for. You'll partner with each Control Player for one game. Games are to 11 points, win by one, no rally scoring, and you switch sides after the first team reaches 6 points. To pass, you must score a total of 23 points across all three games.

If you pass the skills test but fail the game play test, you may retake the game play portion one more time during the season for the same skill level. You must wait at least 30 days before retaking it.

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RAP stands for Rating Assessment, Demo & Practice. It's an optional session where you take the skills test as practice to see where you need to improve. It's highly recommended at least two weeks before your actual test. You're limited to one RAP session per season per skill level. You'll get a copy of your practice skills test results.Sign up for RAP under Events in Pickleball Plus.

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Yes. You can submit a private request to the Ratings Committee at any time by emailing gvrpbclubratings@gmail.com.