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DUPR and Pickleball.com Memberships Now Required for All Lowcountry Pickleball League Players
The Lowcountry Pickleball Leagues is now recognizing DUPR as our official Player Rating system. All league members are required to create a DUPR Membership and have a DUPR ID in and join the leagues Club in DUPR Clubs in order to participate in league play.
The 2026 Mixed Doubles Season
The 2026 Mixed Doubles season will begin the first weekend after New Years.
This season we will feature 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+ Divisions. The Captains Interest Form has been released and will close on November 16th at 9:00 AM.
We currently have 2 – 2.5 teams, 21 – 3.0 teams, 27 – 3.5 teams, 6 – 4.0 teams and 2 – 4.5+ teams.
The match schedule will be determined upon the number of teams per division. Players and teams divisions will be determined by DUPR ratings.
Please remember, the Captains Interest Form is for Captains only. If you are intending to co-captain a team we will add you when the rosters are open.
Captains Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/wYT2sCPCUrsHibE3A
If you are new to pickleball and wish to experience league play, we would love to see our “beginners” join us in the 2.5 Division! If you are an experienced “pickleballer”, come join us at the 4.5+ Division for some fun competitive play!
The majority of matches will be played on Saturday’s and Sunday’s.
Should you have further questions about league play, please review our FAQ at the bottom of this page.
All additional questions, please reach out to the leagues Commissioner, Brian Fenlon at lcpbleague@gmail.com
Captains needed for the 2026 Winter Mixed Doubles season
The Captains Interest Form is now open. If you are interested in captaining a team this upcoming season, please complete and submit the Captains Interest Form: https://forms.gle/wYT2sCPCUrsHibE3A
Please remember, the form is for captains only. if you intend on co-captaining a team, we will add you after the rosters have opened.
We’re looking for more 2.5 and 4.5+ Captains…come join the excitement in fun competitive league play!
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Mission Statement
To introduce, promote and mentor an adult recreational pickleball league playing throughout the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We will accomplish this by building and supporting a league structure for recreational pickleball that fosters team spirit, encourages fun, competitive play and promotes personal pickleball growth at all Divisional levels.
As a 501-c3 Non-Profit corporation, The Lowcountry Pickleball Leagues may also operate and organize fund raising tournaments with proceeds donated to various charities per the Board of Directors and the League Commissioner, separate regular seasonal play.
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The Lowcountry Pickleball Leagues is an organized Adult 50+ recreational pickleball league that schedules local community teams with players of similar capabilities in a fun and competitive environment. The LowCountry is rich with Pickelballers, the league offers them a structured opportunity to meet, play and compete.
The League is currently campaigning for 18- 49 age brackets at varying divisions. Please visit our social media platforms for further information.
The league is managed by a Commissioner, Board of Directors, Captains Committee and a Data Team. Our intent is to provide a quality product that is affordable and geared to the needs of its participants.
We are still in our infancy and excited to continue to develop our program for our league players.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General FAQs
How do we form a team and join the league?
Captains are required in order to form a team. Approximately mid-season a new form link will be emailed to the Membership seeking Captain’s for the following season. Any new community interested in participating, please email Brain Fenlon at lcpbleague@gmail.com.
How many players on a team?
You must have a minimum of 10 players rostered 4 weeks prior to the start of the season to set a schedule. Roster additions are permitted up to the first 2 weeks of every season. Roster player replacements are allowed throughout every season. Player replacement’s include injuries, roster drop offs, etc. All roster changes must be reported to the leagues commissioner (except Summer Hellraiser, subs are permitted all season).
Is a team made up of both men and women?
Divisions are specified as either Women, Men or Mixed Doubles.
How many teams will be competing in each Division or level?
The league will make every effort to register teams at 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+ for Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles divisions. There is a limit of 8 teams per community per division and dependent upon community allowances and court availability. Once teams have formed the League’s Commissioner will post divisions online, NLT 2 weeks prior to league seasons start, with teams competing and their respective rosters.
Where will these teams come from?
All Lowcountry, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort communities are invited to participate.
When does each Season begin?
There are 3 primary seasons of play. The month of June may feature the Hellraiser’s Session
- Winter season will feature Mixed Doubles or MLP format beginning the first week of January.
- Spring will have the Men’s Doubles beginning the second week of April.
- Summer (when scheduled) will feature the LCPB ML Hellraiser format during the month of June.
- Fall will have Women’s Doubles starting the first week after Labor Day.
How will I know what day my team is playing each week?
Prior to the league season start date, your team captain will be provided with the schedule for the season. You will know who the opposing team is, if you are the HOME team or AWAY team, date and time of match. Most matches are played on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon with overflow matches scheduled during weeknights beginning at 6:00 pm.
How many matches per week and season will we play?
Teams will compete once a week with one opposing team from your division. Each team will field (3) courts for the weekly matchup against the opposing teams consisting of A, B and C players placed by “Order of Strength” either 1 or 3 (review the local rules found on lowcountry.tenniscores.com, Rules). Each court will play best 3 out of 5 games to 11, win by 2. If a match goes to a 5th game, play is to 11, win by 1 (sudden victory). Each season will play for a minimum of 6 weeks (dependent upon the number of teams per division).
Does the league use a player rating system?
Yes, the league recognizes the DUPR Player Rating System, DUPR uses individual player ratings to calculate a team rating—the average of each player’s DUPR. This is then used to determine the win probability for each team.
Underdog Wins/Big Gains. If your team wins against the odds, your rating increases more.
Expected Wins/Steady Growth. Winning as the favorite means smaller gains.
Each player’s rating adjustment depends on the number of matches they’ve played and how recent those matches are. Play regularly to keep your rating dynamic and reflective of your current skill!
What if I don’t have a rating, how do I know what level I should play?
Each team’s captain shall set their respective players in accordance with their DUPR Player Rating. If a player’s DUPR rating is NR (Not Rated), they will “Self-Rate” on their Profile on Pickleball.com to the division in which they are participating. After approximately 10 league games entered in DUPR via Match scores entered in Pickleball.com You will develop a DUPR Player Rating. Should further clarification be required, contact the league Commissioner for clarification at lcpbleague@gmail.com.
As a new captain, how do I select the proper level division?
Review the USA Pickleball player rating definitions. Should you require additional assistance, the Leagues Commissioner shall assist you with the correct divisional placement.
Does the league have an age restriction?
Yes, currently the league is limited to 50+. All participants must reach 50 years of age by December 31st of each current year. All captains are responsible to vet their players.
Can anyone under 50 participate in league play?
The league is currently campaigning to create league play for 18 – 49 ages. If you are interested in league participation, please click on the QR Code to register.
What rules does the league use?
The league follows USA Pickleball Association and local modified league rules.
How much does it cost to play in this league?
There league fee is $20 per rostered player per season. All team fees are submitted via mail, Zelle or at the captain pre- season meeting. All registration fee’s must be submitted prior to playing in any match.
*Sun City player fee $25 per player.
*Certain fee is mandated to the league by SC HOA.
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