Blackhawk Country Club

Mark Your Calendars – The Calcutta Tennis Tournament is Back!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of tennis, competition, and fun with a brand-new format!

Dates:

• Friday, April 25th | 6:30 – 9:00 PM – Auction & Dinner
• Saturday, April 26th | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM – Tournament & Lunch
  
  

What to Expect:

Mixed Doubles Tournament – Teams are paired randomly with a handicap system for balanced play. Every team gets at least two matches but what’s new is the double elimination draw format. In a double elimination tournament, competitors must lose twice before being eliminated. Competitors start in the winner's bracket, and move to the loser's bracket upon losing, where they face off against other competitors who have lost a match. Eventually, the only competitors remaining are the winner's bracket champion, who has not lost a match, and the loser's bracket champion, who has lost one match. The loser’s bracket champion then must defeat the winner’s bracket champion twice in a row to win the tournament, while the winner’s bracket champion needs to only win one match to win the tournament.

Live Team Auction – On Friday night, teams will be announced and auctioned off, with none other than Coach Jason returning as our lively auctioneer! Bid on teams, own a piece of the action, or just enjoy the excitement.

Food & Fun – Enjoy a delicious dinner at the auction and lunch on Saturday between matches.

Who Can Play?

This event is open to adult players rated 2.5 and above with match experience. Not playing? You’re still welcome to join the auction and place bids on your favorite teams!

Registration & Cost:

Limited spots available! Only 16 players per gender, so don’t wait to sign up.

• Tournament + Auction/Dinner + Lunch – $85
• Auction/Dinner Only – $45
• Lunch Only – $35

How to Register:
Sign up online via Top Dog or visit the pro shop to secure your spot.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling weekend of tennis, strategy, and camaraderie. Register now and get ready for an epic showdown on the courts!

Q- Who can play on Blackhawk teams including USTA or day leagues?

Tennis and Golf members only. Any membership level below will have to upgrade to be eligible to join a team.

Q- How can I join the USTA and get an official USTA rating?

To join the USTA go to www.usta.com. If you don’t have a rating click on "get rated". You will then answer questions about your playing experience and will be assigned an official USTA rating.

Q- Can I play up on a USTA team?

It is suggested, but not required, that players play at their NTRP rating level. If a player chooses to roster on a higher-level team, it is desirable that he/she consult with the captain before signing up. The lower rated player will be played at the captain’s discretion, but there is no guarantee that the lower rated player will get to play. If a rostered player does not play at all, USTA NorCal can credit them most of the fee paid.

Q- How many matches would I play when I sign up for a team?

A - As a general rule, any team member playing at his/her USTA rating level should be able to expect to play at least two matches during the season, provided the member is generally available for 50% of both away and home matches, flexible with partners, flexible to playing on line 1, 2 or 3. Winning players, singles players, and those who are more flexible and readily available will naturally play more than others. It is important that captains form lineups objectively and fairly. If the team qualifies for playoffs, players must have played at least two matches to be eligible to play in playoffs or 3 matches if self-rated.

Blackhawk Country Club

RACQUET SPORTS RULES & REGULATIONS

GUESTS

1. Guest privileges are at the discretion of Blackhawk Country Club and may be altered or discontinued by action of the Board of Directors without notice.

2. All guests must be registered at the Tennis Villas Pro Shop before play at either the Villas or Sports Complex centers.

3. Members must be on the same court with their guests.

4. The same guest is limited to ten (10) times a year, regardless of who sponsors them. However, Family Guests who live outside of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties (must provide a valid driver's license or other form of comparable identification) will be permitted to use the tennis facilities an unlimited number of times, provided they are accompanied by a family member who is a Golf or Tennis Member in good standing.

5. Guest fees will be charged for all guests at the current rate.

6. Fees are posted in the Tennis Villas Pro Shop.

RACQUET SPORTS ACTIVITIES

1. Racquet Sports activities must be approved by the Director of Racquet Sports.

2. League matches will be given advanced court booking.

3. Children under 12 must be under adult supervision at all times.

TENNIS VILLAS HOURS OF OPERATION

1. Tennis Villas Pro Shop hours are posted at the Pro Shop.

RESERVATIONS

1. All court reservations must be made through the Tennis Villas Pro Shop (925-736-6575) or online at www.blackhawkcc.org. Players must check-in prior to going on the court. Reservations are accepted three days in advance beginning at 8:00 am. Walk-on courts will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

2. Members wanting to book multiple courts at the same time (limit of three) may do so by calling the Villas Pro Shop.

3. Members may make one reservation per day. Cancellation of a court must be given at least one hour in advance by contacting the Tennis Villas Pro Shop. Reserved courts are forfeited to waiting players 10 minutes after reservation time. Courts may be reserved for up to two hours. Ball machine court may be reserved for up to one hour.

4. Players on the court who are completing their game or time should recognize players waiting outside the courts. Players may complete the game they are playing before they relinquish the court. Adults have first priority of course usage. A court will be considered an adult court if one adult is playing.

OTHER RULES

1. No glass bottles.

2. No profanity allowed.

3. No throwing of rackets or paddles.

4. All members and guests must follow the tennis dress code. (See page 4 of Club R&R’s)

5. No persons, other than employees of Blackhawk Country Club, may give tennis lessons, whether paid for or not that might give the perception that they represent Blackhawk Country Club.

What is DUPR?

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is a global pickleball rating system that provides an accurate assessment of a player’s skill level based on match results. Unlike other rating systems, DUPR adjusts dynamically and considers the strength of your opponents, the closeness of matches, and the outcomes of both singles and doubles games.

Key Features of the DUPR System

1. Singles and Doubles Ratings

Players receive separate DUPR ratings for singles and doubles play. Since the strategies and dynamics differ between formats, DUPR tracks them independently.

2. The DUPR Reliability Score

• The Reliability Score is a percentage (1-100) that measures how accurate and reliable a player's rating is.
• The more matches you play against a wide range of opponents, the higher your Reliability Score will be.
• Each player will have separate Reliability Scores for singles and doubles, displayed in smaller font next to the DUPR rating.

How Reliability Score Impacts Your Rating

• High Reliability Score (80-100%) → Your rating is highly accurate.
• Moderate Reliability Score (50-79%) → Your rating is somewhat accurate, but more data points (matches) are needed.
• Low Reliability Score (1-49%) → Your rating is not yet reliable, and your skill level may change significantly with additional games.

3. Rating Decay Due to Inactivity

DUPR ratings are dynamic and can decay over time if a player is inactive.

• If you do not play for an extended period, your Reliability Score will gradually decrease to reflect uncertainty in your current skill level.
• Once your Reliability Score drops below a certain threshold, your actual DUPR rating may begin to decay—meaning your rating will slowly decline over time due to inactivity.

The best way to maintain an accurate and reliable rating is to play consistently and compete against players of various skill levels.

4. How to Improve Your DUPR Rating & Reliability Score

• Play against a wide variety of opponents (different skill levels and new players).
• Compete in sanctioned events and recorded DUPR matches to ensure results are counted.
• Keep your activity level consistent to avoid rating decay.

Understanding DUPR helps you track your progress, find competitive matches, and see where you stand in the broader pickleball community. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, your DUPR rating will adjust based on performance, making it one of the most accurate and fair rating systems in pickleball.