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Old 01-27-2024, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
there are no strict definitions. "Intermediate" is the largest demographic, and abilities vary widely within that demographic.

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There are widely accepted guidelines.

https://usapickleball.org/wp-content...tions-2020.pdf

My assumption, rating/DUPR =

2.5 to 3.0 = Beginner
3.0 to 3.5 = Advanced Beginner
3.5 and higher = Intermediate

Seems strange Villages Rec doesn't reference the PCVG, DUPR ratings. Without those, players should do a self rating.

Less than 10% of 3.0 rated people receiving a PCVG skills rating in 2023 advanced to a 3.5 or higher. Some dropped back to 2.5. People tend to think they are better than reality :-)

Last edited by Altavia; 01-27-2024 at 08:24 AM.