DUPR - Waterfall
Updated: Nov 6
The DUPR Waterfall features a new and innovative format that offers players four (4) competitive matches all within a four-hour period. This revolutionary, amateur-only event will be like none other.

Registration is OPEN for several events around the USA
To Register or View Events:
Go to Events Tab within DUPR Dashboard
Search "Waterfall"
Register for a Waterfall near you!
November - DUPR Waterfalls
Date | Location | Club Name | Registration Page |
November 4-5, 2023 | Truro, NC, Canada | Cougar Dome | |
November 10-11, 2023 | Spring, TX | Pala Pickleball Club | |
November 11, 2023 | Wilmington, DE | Wilmington Country Club | Coming soon |
November 17, 2023 | Dripping Springs, TX | Dreamland | |
November 18, 2023 | Brooksville, FL | Brooksville Country Club | |
November 25-26, 2023 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ | Proshot Pickleball |
December - DUPR Waterfall
Date | Location | Club Name | Registration Page |
December 2-3, 2023 | San Francisco, CA | Bay Club Gateway |
Format:
Brackets are formed with 16 teams maximum and after each round, you continue playing against a team with the same sequence of wins-losses. For example, after round three, teams who won their first 2 and lost the 3rd play and teams that lost the first and won the next 2 play. Your sequence matters even though all teams have 2 wins and 1 loss.
Open Gender / Age Events:
Participants can play with a partner of any age, gender, or level. The common denominator? Play will be competitive, level-based, and DUPR-neutral across demographics.
DUPR Rating:
All players must have a DUPR of 5.0 or less because the DUPR Waterfall guarantees DUPR-neutral play. Players with a DUPR rating higher than the maximum number in that bracket cannot play down. Players are permitted to play in a higher DUPR rated bracket if their DUPR rating is lower than the bracket's minimum rating. The tournament director will have final approval on tournament admission.
Players that don't have a DUPR rating can enter the tournament. Player can self-rate, but If a player doesn't have a DUPR rating, that player can't win a Platinum Ticket. It is highly encouraged to record 3-5 self-recorded games through the DUPR app prior to registration. If a DUPR rated player has a partner with a NR, that team will play in the DUPR rated bracket of that player.
Brackets:
Play will occur within a four-hour designated time window. Players sign up with or without a partner and DUPR will create brackets of 16 teams based on rating of the highest DUPR rated player on the team.
Partner Differential:
Within the DUPR Algorithm, matches, where players are rated with a difference greater than 1.50, are excluded. Therefore, players may not sign up with a partner outside of that range. So, a 5.0 can’t play with a 3.4, but a 4.9 and a 3.5 could play two players rated a 4.4.
Payment:
Payment must be taken through: mydupr.com registration page.
Refunds:
No refunds for any reason after the cancellation deadline (2 weeks prior) unless the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased prior to the cancellation deadline. If you withdraw before the cancellation deadline, you will be issued a 90% refund. If you are withdrawn from the tournament by the event administration, you will receive a 100% refund.
Refunds will be granted for withdrawals prior to 2 weeks before the event. Simply select the bracket and click “Withdraw”. Email waterfall@mydupr.com if you have refund issues.
DUPR Waterfall FAQ's
Do I need a rating in order to play?
No. Players that don't have a DUPR rating can enter the tournament. Player can self-rate, but If a player doesn't have a DUPR rating, that player can't win a Platinum Ticket.
How do I register?
Login to DUPR account or Create DUPR Account Go to Events Tab within DUPR Dashboard Search "Waterfall" Register for a Waterfall near you!
What is the format?
Four matches scheduled in 4 hours.
Teams will compete against other teams of a similar DUPR rating.
Teams will consist of 2 Men, 2 Women, or 1 Man/1 Woman team.
Can I play in multiple brackets?
No. You are placed in a bracket based on your rating as a player or as you combined team’s rating.
Do you have sign up with a partner?
No, You can sign up as an individual or as a team. Individuals are placed with partners of similar ratings.
Is this a round robin?
No, see example bracket.

What happens if there is bad weather or I want a refund?
Refunds are available until the cancellation deadline. Weather insurance policies are also available at time of registration.
How much does a waterfall cost?
Local Waterfall - $80.00
Regional Waterfall - $100.00