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Get the latest June 2026 update from Pickleball Association Queensland (PAQ). Discover details on the upcoming QLD Pickleball Championships, elite players on the world stage, the vision for a brand-new Queensland Pickleball Centre, and MUCH more. All in this month's PickleBALL Pulse!

Want to raise your DUPR rating in pickleball? Learn how the DUPR algorithm really works and discover 10 proven strategies to boost your rating faster. From choosing the right opponents to winning by the right margins, here’s what smart players do to climb the ratings ladder. Test yourself with a 1-minute QUIZ!

Queensland Pickleball exploded in 2025! With 6,558 members, seven electrifying QPT tournaments, record-breaking growth, and unforgettable player moments, this year was our biggest yet. Dive into the highlights, surprises, and what’s coming as QPT expands in 2026 - don’t miss the glow-up everyone’s talking about! Get the inside scoop and see what’s ahead as the QPT jumps to 10 tournaments in 2026. Catch the excitement and relive the action!

DUPR - the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating system - aims to provide a global standard for player rankings, but it hasn’t escaped controversy. Critics argue that its algorithm lacks transparency, may favour frequent players, and can produce inconsistent ratings, especially when applied to social or mixed-level games. While it strives for fairness and inclusivity, questions remain about its accuracy and how heavily it should influence tournament seeding and player perception.

Heard players talk about 'DUPR', but you don't quite understand what it is, or do you need it?