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FAQs

PIL -
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pacific Interclub League (PIL)?
PIL is a team-based pickleball league where players represent their club in organized interclub competition across the city. Think club pride, structured competition, and team camaraderie all rolled into one season.


How does the league work?
Each team competes in a scheduled regular season against other clubs in its division. Matches are played home-and-away style whenever possible, followed by playoffs and championship weekend.

How many matches are included?
Each team is scheduled for:

  • 10 regular season matches

  • Plus playoffs for qualifying teams


What divisions are offered?
Season 2 divisions include:

Men’s & Women’s:

  • 3.0

  • 3.5

  • 4.0

  • 4.5


Age Groups:

  • 18+

  • 50+


Divisions are formed based on club interest and participation.

How much does it cost?
Season 2 player registration is $98 for the entire season

This includes:

  • League participation

  • Scheduling

  • Standings

  • Playoffs

  • Administration


Can I play for more than one team?

Players may only play for:

  • One team per division

  • One 18+ team

  • One 50+ team


Players may participate for different clubs in different age divisions if eligible.

Do I need a DUPR rating?
No. PIL is currently independent from DUPR.
Divisions are organized based on player level and club placement.

How are matches scored?
Each match consists of:

  • 12 total games

  • Fixed and curated partner rotations

  • Team points earned based on game results


The rotation system is specifically designed to maximize competitive balance, teamwork, rivalry, and overall match experience throughout the season.

Standings are based on total team points earned across the season.

What happens if a team defaults?
If a team cannot field enough players:

  • The available team receives the win

  • Unplayed games default

  • Defaulted games do not create artificial scores or statistics


The system is designed to stay fair, competitive, and non-exploitable.

What happens if matches run out of time?
If no team is responsible:

  • Scores stand as-is

  • Team points are awarded based on the score at stoppage


If one team is responsible for delays or inability to finish:

  • That team defaults unfinished games


Are playoffs included?
Yes — playoffs are included in registration.

Top teams qualify for championship weekend and compete for:
🏆 Championship banners
🏆 Club pride
🏆 Interclub bragging rights

What do champions receive?
Championship teams sign the official PIL banner, which is displayed permanently at their club.

This is becoming a lasting tradition across the league.

Can clubs join PIL from outside Portland?
Absolutely.

PIL is designed to expand throughout:

  • Northwest Washington

  • Southwest Washington

  • Eastern Washington

  • Central Oregon

  • Southern Oregon

  • Southwest Oregon


And eventually, nationwide.

The long-term vision is a connected network of regional interclub leagues built around club pride, competition, and community.

How do clubs join?
Clubs interested in participating can contact PIL directly to discuss:

  • Divisions

  • Court commitments

  • Team formation

  • League operations


How do I join a team?
Start by:

  1. Contacting your club

  2. Finding your division

  3. Connecting with your captain


Teams are forming now for Season 2.

What makes PIL different?
PIL is built around something bigger than a single tournament or weekend event.

You compete alongside your club all season long, build real team chemistry, develop rivalries across the city, and play a huge variety of players and styles you might never otherwise encounter.

It’s structured, competitive, social, and deeply connected to the clubs and communities involved.

Your Club. Your Crew. Your League.

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