EVERY GAME
COUNTS.

The Amateur Pickleball Federation provides a unified ranking and points system for players who want more from their game.

About APBF

Built for the heart of pickleball.

Amateur players are the heart of the sport. You deserve a professional experience. APBF provides a unified ranking and points system so every match has meaning.

Unified Power Rankings

Sanctioned Pilot Events

Continuous Progress Tracking

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"Amateur players deserve a better experience."

APBF PILOT PROGRAM

Multiple ONES (singles) & DUBS (doubles) events across San Diego County!

February 2026 – April 2026

Play now. Shape what's next. A limited rollout designed to test, refine, and showcase our competitive play formats.

Win Prizes

  • Every Event Entry = 1 Raffle Entry
  • Prizes:

    • Pickleball Central Gift Cards

    • Paddles

    • Gear and more!

Power Rankings

A competitive player ranking based on:

  • Strength of Schedule
  • Only your Strongest Scores
  • Only your most recent scores
  • Your DUPR score as a baseline

Leaderboards & Rewards

Earn points:

APBF Local Championship Series points — Compete to be the number one player in San Diego County in 2026!

Loyalty Points:

Use points earned towards discounts of equipment and gear from APBF Partners!

Upcoming Events

2026 Schedule

Spots are limited for Pilot Series sessions

Date Event Format Location Series
MAR 01 ONES POWAY SINGLES OPEN PLAY 10AM - 12PM Register Poway, CA Pilot
MAR 08 ONES CORONADO SINGLES OPEN PLAY 11AM - 1PM Register Coronado, CA Pilot
MAY 17 Queens of the Court Local Championship Series Register Poway, CA Local
JUL 25 Queens of the Court Local Championship Series Register Long Beach, CA Local

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Pilot Program FAQ

What is the APBF Pilot Program?

The Pilot Program is a limited rollout of APBF’s ranked play formats. It lets players participate in ONES™ (Singles) and DUBS™ (Doubles) while earning official Power Rankings and appearing on Leaderboards. All scores are verified and all scores count — we’re simply keeping participation limited while we refine the experience.

ALL Levels of play welcome!

What do the Pilot results mean?

All verified pilot games and scores:

  • • Count toward official APBF Power Rankings
  • • Appear on Leaderboards
  • • Earn Rewards points
  • • Carry forward as the program expands

Nothing resets after the pilot.

How do Power Rankings work?

Rankings are based on:

  • • Who you play
  • • How you perform
  • • Recent results
  • • DUPR score as a baseline

Scores are recorded after each game. We focus on consistency and improvement, not just volume. One bad day won’t hurt you.

How long are pilot sessions?
Most sessions are designed to fit comfortably into a 2 hour window, depending on format and attendance.
What should I bring?

Just the basics:

  • • Your paddle
  • • Court shoes
  • • Water
  • • A good attitude

We handle the structure, scoring, and results.

Are there any rewards or perks?

Yes. Every pilot event entry includes an automatic raffle entry for prizes like Pickleball Central gift cards, paddles, and more.

Also, each game will earn you APBF Rewards points to earn gear, prizes, and more.

Pilot participants will always be recognized as Early Partners in the APBF system as it expands.

Register Now

READY TO
STEP UP?

Join the pilot and be recognized as an Early Partner in the APBF system. Spots fill quickly per session.