RULES
OFFICIAL
Match Format
The fundamental structure governing Men's and Ladies' competition standards.
Separate men's and ladies' leagues will be maintained.
League structure is determined by volume and standard of entries.
Teams play opponents either ONCE or TWICE per season cycle.
Matches: Two tiebreak sets. 10-point champions' tiebreak if required.
Short deuce applies to all games (No-Ad scoring).
1.5 Tie Structure
Court 1
Court 2
* Pairs must be played in order of merit
Player Eligibility
Catchment Area
Member-owned or commercial facilities located within 50 km of the GPO, Dublin.
Qualification
Minimum 18 years of age. Players must complete at least one league match to qualify for playoffs.
Admin & Logistics
3.3 Scheduling
Matches must be played on specified dates. Postponements require mutual agreement.
3.6 Match Balls
Home teams provide courts and new DPL match-grade padel balls.
3.9 Reporting
Submit match sheets by 5:00 PM the following day via the portal.
Dispute Resolution
For technical inquiries or official protests, contact the League Committee through the official channels below.