Ratings - NTPR
The NTPR is the internal rating system at The Jar Pickleball Club, designed to accurately reflect skill levels across our player base in a way that is relevant to our community. Ratings range from 0 to 7 and help ensure fair and competitive matchups in all sessions.
While DUPR ratings are widely used, they can be inconsistent across Australia. NTPR offers a club-specific system to help us structure open play and social league divisions more effectively.
• New players start between 0 and 2.
• Progression is through assessment during our Friday morning assessments (7–9am).
• Your rating is visible in your Playbypoint profile.
- RatingDescription0New to racquet sports. Still learning the basics of rules, scoring, and making consistent contact with the ball.1Understands basic rules and scoring, still developing consistency in serving and rallying.2Can serve and rally. Building tactical awareness and progressing toward net play.3Developing drop shots, drives, and beginning to implement tactical play.4Consistent in dinks, drops, and serves. Shows understanding of kitchen tactics and resets.5Executes resets, speeds up play strategically, and demonstrates strong tactical knowledge. Competitive in advanced leagues and tournaments.6Highly strategic and consistent. Leads teams and performs at a high level in tournament settings.7Elite mental and physical performance. Competes successfully at national and international levels.
To book an assessment join us on Friday mornings at 7am. Alternatively any private coaching session, or clinic can be used to update your rating.
NTPR & DUPR have a number of similarities however they are not the same. Being a 4 DUPR does not automatically mean that you are a 4 NTPR nor does it mean that you can attend a session that has a minimum rating.
NTPR is unique to The Jar Pickleball Clubs and the rating is relevant to the players at The Jar only.
It is a critical tool used to ensure that players are split into groups with similar skill levels, without needing to play match play & DUPR.