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Tips and guides for clubs, organisers and players.
How long does a One Point Challenge actually take? (with a free calculator)
May 21, 2026
Does an OPCT fit in 90 minutes? Short formula, worked example for 16 players, and a free calculator that plans it for you.
OPCT for padel vs tennis vs pickleball — what to tweak per sport
May 21, 2026
OPCT translates to all three racket sports, but rally length, court ratio and group size shift. Per-sport settings explained.
What is a second-chance bracket and why every OPCT needs one
May 21, 2026
A second-chance bracket keeps round-1 losers in the tournament. For OPCT it's not a luxury — it's essential. Here's why and how.
How to run a One Point Challenge at your padel club — the complete 2026 guide
May 21, 2026
A practical guide to running a One Point Challenge at your padel club: bracket, scoring, scheduling, and software — everything you need.
One Point Challenge vs Americano vs Mexicano: which padel format fits your club?
May 21, 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the three most popular padel tournament formats. When to pick each, which suits your club night, and which is most social.
Padel knockout brackets: how many teams, courts, and hours?
May 21, 2026
How many teams can you fit on one padel court? How long does a knockout tournament run? The math, lists, and a free bracket tool.
Padel or pickleball for your club: which sport should you add in 2026?
May 15, 2026
Tennis clubs considering a second sport usually choose between padel and pickleball. Which one fits your membership, court capacity and budget? An honest 2026 comparison.
Americano vs Mexicano vs Mix-Americano: which padel format fits your club night?
May 15, 2026
The three most popular padel formats are family of each other, but feel completely different. Which one fits 8-12 social players? Which one fits 16+ competitive? And when do you choose Mix? An honest comparison.
Free padel app for your club: 7 features you actually need
May 15, 2026
'Free' padel apps are everywhere. But not every free app is really free, and not every free feature is what your club needs. Seven features that make the difference — plus the freemium traps to avoid.
DUPR + Rallyo for pickleball clubs: how to get the best of both
May 15, 2026
DUPR and Rallyo aren't competitors — they solve different problems. DUPR is the international rating database, Rallyo is the event organiser. How pickleball clubs use both together for the best member experience.
KNLTB rating vs DUPR rating: how the rating systems differ
May 15, 2026
KNLTB and DUPR both measure skill, but on opposite scales: KNLTB 1 is top, DUPR 8 is top. Confusing for multi-sport players. A complete comparison.
Choosing software for your tennis or padel club: 8 criteria that matter
May 15, 2026
The software landscape for tennis and padel clubs is crowded. Federation apps, commercial all-in-one platforms, format-specific tools, free multi-sport apps. Which fits you? Eight criteria that decide.
How to organize a free pickleball tournament for your club
May 15, 2026
A step-by-step guide to running a free pickleball tournament at your club - format selection, scheduling, scoring, and free tools that make it easy.
5 free pickleball tournament formats your club should try
May 15, 2026
Round robin, americano, king of the court, ladder leagues, and single elimination - the five pickleball tournament formats every club should know. All free to organize.
How to start a pickleball club: the complete playbook
May 15, 2026
Starting a pickleball club? A step-by-step playbook from first idea to first event: courts, equipment, recruiting members, and how to run free events.
Padel, tennis or pickleball: which sport do you organise and why?
May 15, 2026
Three racket sports, three different audiences. When do you pick padel, tennis or pickleball for your club — and can you combine them?
How to run a free tennis club night: ideas that actually work
May 15, 2026
Running a social tennis club night is good for member engagement and court use. Format ideas, planning, and free tools for tennis organisers.
5 free padel tournament formats that save your club night
May 15, 2026
Five padel tournament formats that make every club night better — all free to organise, for groups from 4 to 32 players on 1 to 8 courts.
How to run a free padel club night (step-by-step playbook)
May 15, 2026
A complete step-by-step playbook for running a padel club night — from the first idea to the final standings. Format choice, level grouping, scoring, pitfalls, and free tools.
Running a padel tournament on 1 court: what are your options?
May 15, 2026
Running a padel tournament on 1 court is not impossible — you just have to pick the right format. Five options for clubs with limited court capacity.