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Dive into our April PAQ NewsLetter, including an Executive Update on QLD pickleball growth, new PAQ Committee Members, a major membership milestone, upcoming QPT events (Townsville, Mackay), and QPC (Redclife ) event details, expert coaching tips, DUPR secrets, Club Support (including grant opportunities), and inspiring community stories. Don’t miss what’s shaping the game right now!

Confused about how DUPR really works in pickleball? Many players believe myths that actually hurt their rating. Discover the most common DUPR misconceptions and learn how the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating system really calculates performance.

Are you unknowingly hurting your DUPR rating? Discover 7 common mistakes that can lower your DUPR and learn the 3 smart strategies competitive players use to improve their results. Understand how the DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) algorithm really works. 🏓📈

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!

Preparing for your first pickleball tournament or looking to improve your results? Discover essential tips on training, strategy, gear, and mindset to help beginners and experienced players perform their best on tournament day.

New to pickleball, or thinking about playing your first tournament? Learn the essential pickleball rules every player should know, including the underarm serve, two-bounce rule, kitchen faults, scoring systems, and tournament etiquette & rules to help you play with confidence on court. Test yourself after with a 1-minute QUIZ!

Queensland Pickleball Tour (QPT) Brisbane 2026 heads to Redcliffe Tennis and Pickleball Centre from 24–26 April. Compete in singles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles, earn QPT points, build your DUPR rating, and enjoy a bayside Brisbane getaway! Registration open – entries close 10 April or when full.

From Arana Hills Queensland to DUPR rated No.1 Junior. At just 18, Nicola Schoeman is rewriting pickleball history - MLPA youngest and No.1 draft pick, Australian Open team champion, and a rising global force. Meet Queensland’s newest game-changer, the teen everyone’s talking about, and whose rise is nothing short of extraordinary!

Discover key insights from Pickleball Australia Seniors in this must-watch video featuring expert interviews on coaching skills, DUPR progression, injury prevention for senior players, and court-specific footwear. Learn from Vinh Truong, Dr Jeanne McGivern, and Steve Walton to improve performance, stay safe, and play your best pickleball at any age.

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?