A. Registration Fee
All players must pay the required registration fee for each team they participate on before competing in any PPBC league.

B. Waiver of Liability
All players must complete and accept the PPBC Waiver and Release of Liability prior to participating each league season.

C. Division Eligibility
Team rosters must consist of players whose ratings fall within the eligibility requirements for the division in which they are competing.

1. PPBC Rating
   A player's official PPBC rating will be used whenever available and will supersede all other ratings. PPBC ratings are considered the player's official league rating and may only be appealed under exceptional circumstances, such as a significant medical condition that has materially affected the player's ability.
2. DUPR Rating
   New players with an established DUPR rating will use that rating as their starting league rating if the player has been active within the previous 12 months. If the DUPR reliability score is below 60, the player may submit a rating appeal before registering. Only approved appeals will be accepted
3. Certified Rating
   Players without a PPBC rating may submit a rating from a recognized certified rating specialist (VAIRified) for consideration through the PPBC rating appeal process.
4. Player Competition 

    Players have the opportunity to participate in a competitive evaluation match against opponents at the skill level they are seeking to enter. Matches will be organized with current league players to provide a realistic assessment of competitive ability. The purpose of these matches is to      help determine player competitiveness, ensure appropriate division placement, and create balanced and enjoyable league play.

A captain may request approval for a player to compete above their eligible skill division. All requests must be approved by PPBC before the player participates. Team captains are responsible for ensuring all rostered player ratings are accurate and supportable.

E. Playing Down

The league does not permit a player to compete below their established skill level at any time. An exception may be requested when a player has experienced a recent surgery or injury that temporarily affects their ability to compete at their established level. Any exception request must be supported by appropriate medical documentation and, if approved, will be valid for one season only. A new request and supporting documentation may be required for any subsequent season.

F. Provisional Player Ratings

Players without a PPBC rating, DUPR rating, or approved certified rating will be assigned a provisional rating for league eligibility:

F. Rating Appeals
All rating appeals must be submitted during the rating appeals timeframe to be included in the review process.

At all skill levels, teams may contain players within the rating range as long as the average team rating is within the division rating range.
Note: Appeals are valid for one (1) season.

TEAM MEMBERS

• Player eligibility for multiple teams is determined each season.  If permitted, a player is eligible to play in more than one age-defined skill level (14+, 50+ or 65+) and/or more than one division (Mixed or Gender Doubles), but cannot be on more than one team in the same division. 
• A player who registers for a team may not switch teams within the same division once the season has started.
• Team members are not required to be from any particular club. Captains may recruit players from any location. It is the captain’s responsibility to ensure their roster meets the requirements of their home court venue if there are specified requirements or restrictions defined by the venue.

TEAM NAMES

Captains will submit an initial team name to the league during team registration. It is first come, first served, in case two submittals are identical. Team names can be changed after registration by informing your league coordinator.

ROSTER SIZE

The roster size will be limited to 12 players on the team.  Captains should be aware that for the team to participate in the next level of competition ALL players on the team must play a minimum of 2 matches (12 games) to meet the player / team playoff qualification criteria.

ROSTER RATINGS

The average rating of a team’s roster must meet the established rating standard for the division in order for the team to participate in that division. The lowest individual rating that may be included is 0.15 below the designated divisional skill level. There is no limit to the number of players who may be included on a roster on the lower end of the rating scale, provided the team’s overall average rating falls within the established guidelines.

The average rating requirements for each division are as follows:

ROSTER ADDITIONS 

Captains may add players up to 12 until player registration closes. If a player is deemed unable to complete the season due to injury and is the 12th player, a new player may be registered for the team as long as player registration remains open.  The injured player will become inactive in the system. The new player must meet the ratings criteria for the division / team average.

TEAM ROSTERS

Team captains are required to submit a complete list of all new players to the League Coordinator before player registration opens. The League Coordinator will assist with the player rating and division eligibility process to help ensure each player is eligible to compete at the intended skill level.

All teams must have registered online by the published registration deadline.

CAPTAINS

All teams must have a designated captain. Captains shall monitor their rosters as players begin to register for correctness and adherence to league rules.

• COURTS AND FACILITIES. Each team is required to designate their home court facility. The facility must have the required number of courts necessary for the format of the league and must be approved by the league's venue coordinator prior to use. Indoor venues are acceptable provided they use typical hard outdoor court surfaces. For facility approval contact your League or Venue Coordinator. Courts must be available simultaneously for a minimum of two hours (2.5 hours preferred).
• BALLS. Balls used for all league games must be Franklin X-40 outdoor balls, either new or in good condition, with an enhanced color for visibility like “optic yellow” or “neon green”. Pink, blue and other colors are not allowed. The team listed as the home team supplies the balls. It is recommended that at least six balls be available at each match. The same make, model and color ball must be used for all games in the match.
• PADDLES. Paddles must be USAP approved for tournament play.
• STARTING SERVER BANDS. The home team shall decide whether to use starting server wristbands and provide them for all players if needed.