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Version 1.4 • Sept 2025
League Regulations

RULES
OFFICIAL

01

Match Format

The fundamental structure governing Men's and Ladies' competition standards.

1.1

Separate men's and ladies' leagues will be maintained.

1.2

League structure is determined by volume and standard of entries.

1.3

Teams play opponents either ONCE or TWICE per season cycle.

1.6

Matches: Two tiebreak sets. 10-point champions' tiebreak if required.

1.7

Short deuce applies to all games (No-Ad scoring).

1.5 Tie Structure

Court 1

#1 PairVS#1 Pair

Court 2

#2 PairVS#2 Pair

* Pairs must be played in order of merit

02

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.

03

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.