NCPA Leagues

NCPA Leagues are intramural pickleball leagues organized by each university's club. No intercollegiate competition required—just your club members playing against each other for prize money.

Create a League (Coming Soon)

Concept & Purpose

What Are NCPA Leagues?

  • Head-to-Head: Compete for cash and product prizes.
  • Blended Format: Combines bracketed tournaments with scheduled league matchups.
  • Skill-Friendly: All members can compete, improve, and earn rewards.

Why Run a League?

  • Adds Structure: Gives all players an organized league to compete in.
  • Generates Revenue: Clubs keep part of registration fees to support their program.
  • Exclusive Perks: Access to NCPA ratings, discounted gear, and cash/product prizes.

Skill Levels & Brackets

Leagues are divided by skill level and bracket type to ensure fair competition at every level.

Beginner

3.0–3.5

Intermediate

3.5–4.0

Advanced

4.0+

Brackets Available

Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Men's Singles
Women's Singles
Mixed Doubles

Who Runs the League?

League Coordinator

  • Oversees registration and weekly league play
  • Can be club president, officer, or interested member
  • Earns 10% of registration fees for the club

Example: 3 leagues × 50 players × $75 × 2 seasons = $2,250/year

And that's just for a single division (e.g. Men's Doubles) with beginner, intermediate, and advanced brackets.

Responsibilities of League Coordinator

Your Simple Tasks

  • Get all players registered for the semester
  • Oversee weekly league play
  • An NCPA rep will be available to assist you throughout the season

NCPA Handles via Automated Software

  • Text notifications
  • Matchups + standings
  • Player ratings (national scale)
  • E-gift card payouts
  • Scheduling optimization based on court availability

Season Calendar & Policies

*Leagues launch in Spring of 2026*

Season Schedule

Fall Season

League Play: October – December

Registration Deadline: September 30

Spring Season

League Play: February – April

Registration Deadline: January 31

Absences & No-Shows

  • Up to 2 absences per season allowed without penalty
  • Late or missed matches counted as losses
  • Do not report 11–0 forfeits—just mark as a loss with your coordinator to maintain accurate ratings

Registration & Prize Payouts

Registration Info

  • Fee: $45 per player per bracket
  • Minimum: 20 players per bracket for full payout
  • If under 20 players, NCPA will scale prizes proportionally

Beginner League

Total: $1,200

Each Bracket (Men's, Women's, Singles, Mixed):

  • 1st: $100
  • 2nd: $80
  • 3rd: $60

Intermediate League

Total: $2,400

Each Bracket:

  • 1st: $200
  • 2nd: $160
  • 3rd: $120

Advanced League

Total: $3,600

Each Bracket:

  • 1st: $300
  • 2nd: $240
  • 3rd: $180

Ready to Start Your League?

Join thousands of collegiate players competing in NCPA Leagues across the nation.

Registration Coming Soon