Summer 2026 Gendered and Mixed Ladder League (DUPR Rated)

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Summer 2026 Gendered and Mixed Ladder League

Hello iPicklers!

Get ready to compete, climb the ladder, and track your progress all season long. This league is gendered and mixed and all match scores will be reported to DUPR.

Who Should Play?

  • Players looking for structured, competitive match play
  • Players wanting consistent DUPR updates
  • Players who enjoy competitive but community-driven environments

How to register:

  • Grab a partner and register based on your division
  • Registration closes once division capacity is reached
  • Register weekly on Playbypoint (pay per week, no season-long commitment)
    • Members ($15): Pick a facility –> Programs –> View all –> Grid view 
    • Non-Members ($25): Create a Playbypoint account –> Add facility –> Add Arroyo Seco Racquet Club, iTennis/Pickle “The Narrows”,  iTennis/Pickle Arcadia –> Programs –> View all –> Grid view 

Questions? Email 4x4pickleball@ipickle.com
Follow @ipickle.us for updates!

 

Locations:
Rotating iPickle The Narrows, Arcadia, Arroyo

Schedule:
Mondays 7-10 PM

12-week rolling league (6-weeks per division, each division plays every other week)

Full Schedule

Season Dates:

June 15, 2026

June 22, 2026

June 29, 2026

July 6, 2026

July 13, 2026

July 20, 2026

July 27, 2026

August 3, 2026

August 10, 2026

August 17, 2026

August 24, 2026

August 31, 2026

 

Weekly Format

Each week, you’ll:

  • Play 2 matches
  • Each match is best 2 out of 3 games (order randomized)
  • Total 4–6 games per night

Court Rotation System

You’ll be placed in a 3-team group (ladder) each week.

How it works:

Court 1 (Top Level) – top 3 DUPR teams

 ↑ Winning team automatically placed in 1 level higher next time they register

Court 2 – teams ranked 4-6 by average DUPR

 ↑ Winning team automatically placed in 1 level higher next time they register

Court 3 – teams ranked 7-9 by average DUPR

↑ Winning team automatically placed in 1 level higher next time they register

Court 4 -lowest 3 DUPR teams

 ↑ Winning team automatically placed in 1 level higher next time they register

  • Each court = 3 teams
  • Format = Round Robin
    • 2 teams play

    • 1 team rests

This creates a ladder system where you can climb every week.

*If there is a 3-way tie, week winner will be determined by:

1. Total points

2. Point differential

Key Rules (Important)

1. Partner Changes

  • If you switch partners:
    • Your placement is based on your new team’s average DUPR

    • You lose your ladder position

2. Weekly Flexibility

  • No season-long commitment
  • Play whenever you’re available
  • Continue climbing when you return

3. Team Limits

  • Minimum: 3 teams
  • Maximum: 12 teams (4 courts)

4. DUPR

  • Each team’s average DUPR must fall within the division they sign up for weekly. 

Registration Rules

  • Each ladder requires exactly 3 teams

Example:

  • 10 teams register → Courts needed: 3 (9 teams total)
  • Team #10 → Cannot play
  • → Will be refunded
  • Spots are filled in order of registration

Division Schedule

  • Each division plays every other week

Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11

  • Men’s 3.5-4.0

  • Men’s 4.0–4.5

  • Women’s 2.5–4.25

Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

  • Mixed 3.5–4.0

  • Mixed 4.0–4.5

  • Men’s 3.0-3.5

What Makes This League Different

  • Flexible attendance (no full-season commitment)

  • Skill-based progression (ladder system)

  • Competitive but dynamic

  • DUPR tracked for real rating improvement

Code of conduct:

1. Sportsmanship & Respect

  • Treat all players, officials, and spectators with respect

  • No taunting, trash talk, or discriminatory language

  • Physical intimidation, aggressive behavior, or intentional rule violations will not be tolerated

  • Spectators who disrupt play may be asked to leave the facility

2. Fair Play & Rules

  • Follow USA Pickleball rules

  • Honor system applies. Call faults honestly. If both players on the side where the ball landed
    cannot both confidently call a ball out, the ball is in.

  • Repeated bad calls may result in a player being removed from the league

  • Rule disputes: Coordinator decision is final during a match.

3. Safety

  • No reckless play (e.g., intentionally aiming at another’s body in a non-rally situation).

  • Injuries must be reported immediately.

  • If a player cannot continue a match due to an injury, the match is forfeited

5. Conflict Resolution

  • First incident: Verbal warning 

  • Second incident: Removal from league

  • Severe cases (violence, harassment, cheating): Immediate removal from league

FAQs

Yes, non-members can join the league.

Yes! Send an email to 4x4pickleball@ipickle.com and we’ll put you on the list of available players.



Definitely. We will be doing leagues for different levels, gender leagues, and formats. Stay tuned!



All players will register on their own and indicate who their partner is.

Questions? Contact 4x4pickleball@ipickle.com