No DUPR Rating Yet? How to Get Placed at The Lab in Miami

Can you play at The Lab without a DUPR rating?

Yes. A DUPR rating is the fastest way onto the right court, but it isn't required.

Open play at The Lab is DUPR skill-verified. Courts are split into three levels: 3.0–3.6, 3.7–4.4 and the 4.5+ Challenge Court. If you don't have a rating, the club needs another way to know where you fit. That's what the weekly club rating session is for.

What is the weekly club rating session?

It's a session for players without a DUPR rating, run by the club each week. Its job is simple: place you on the right open play court before you start booking sessions.

Why it matters:

• Your games stay competitive. You're not stuck on a court that's too easy or too hard.
• Everyone else's games stay competitive. Level-matched courts only work if everyone on them is at that level.
• You start improving sooner. The fastest way to get better is steady play with people at your level or a bit above.

The day and time of the session aren't announced yet, so message us to book.

Who is the club rating session for?

Anyone who wants to play open play at The Lab and doesn't have a DUPR rating yet. That usually includes:

• Newer players who have only played casually.
• Tennis, padel or racquetball players picking up pickleball.
• Experienced players who never got rated, because their usual spot never asked.
• Visitors and snowbirds spending time in Miami. See a snowbird's guide to pickleball in Miami.

How do you book the club rating session in Miami?

1. Message us. Use WhatsApp or text the club at (786) 665-2618, or use the contact page. Tell us you don't have a DUPR rating yet.
2. Create a free member account on Playbypoint. You'll need it to book open play after you're placed.
3. Come to the session. The club is at 1255 NW 135th St, North Miami, FL 33168, with free on-site parking. It's an easy trip from Miami Shores or North Miami Beach.

What should you bring?

• Court shoes. Pickleball is side-to-side. Running shoes don't grip the same way.
• Water. Miami is warm year-round.
• A paddle, or plan to rent one. The pro shop has paddle rentals and demo paddles, plus gear from brands like RPM and Joola.
• Your normal game. Play the way you usually play. The goal is an accurate placement, not a highlight reel.

What happens after you're placed?

You book open play like everyone else, on the court that matches your level:

Day	Open play
Monday–Thursday	6–9 PM
Friday	Friday Socials (times coming soon)
Saturday–Sunday	9 AM–12 PM

There's no waiting between games, and you play 2+ hours nonstop.

What it costs:

• Drop-in: $18 per session with a free member account.
• 10-pack: $150, valid for 60 days, for free members.
• Founding membership: $99/month for the first 50 members, then $139/month. Members play unlimited.

Not sure which is cheaper for you? See drop-in or membership: what's cheaper, or compare options on the membership page.

Should you still get an official DUPR rating?

If you want to play rated events, yes. A club placement tells us which court you belong on at The Lab. A DUPR rating follows you to tournaments, leagues and other clubs.

Getting one is a separate step: create a DUPR account and play matches that are recorded in DUPR. We explain how the system works in how DUPR ratings work. The Lab's DUPR Ladder League is coming soon too. Join the waitlist on the leagues page.

How do you know which level you are now?

You don't need to guess before the session, but it helps to know what each level usually looks like. Read what pickleball skill levels mean for a plain-English breakdown of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+.

The quick version

No DUPR rating? You can still play at The Lab in Miami. Message us to book the weekly club rating session, get placed on the right court (3.0–3.6, 3.7–4.4 or 4.5+), then book open play for $18 a session or play unlimited as a member.

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