The Hub
The Hub
Everything you need to understand pickleball in Australia - how the ecosystem fits together, how ratings and pathways work, who runs the global game, and what's happening right now.
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The Ecosystem
From your first session to the Pro Tour - the complete picture
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The Global Game
The Global Pickleball Alliance, world rankings, and Australia's seat at the table
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Partnerships
Tennis Australia, AO Startups and the partners behind NPL
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News
Stories from Australian and world pickleball
Common questions
See all questionsAn entry session - sometimes called Learn to Play. No experience required, equipment provided. NPL clubs run them weekly; find a venue near you on the Where to Play page.
DUPR is the global rating standard, from 2.0 to 8.0. You don't need one to start - but once you play any rated event, you get one automatically, and it unlocks skill-based divisions everywhere.
Build your DUPR through round robins and tournaments (target 4.5+), get visible at National Majors, invest in coaching, and register your interest with NPL. Division 2 teams draft players each season.