Ladder Rules

Everything you need to know about how the Padel Island Ladder works.

1. Join a Ladder Group

Choose between the Men, Women, or Mixed ladders. Once registered, you appear on the leaderboard immediately with 0 points.

2. Your Position

All registered players appear in the leaderboard. Players are sorted by total score, then alphabetically when scores match. New players stay at 0 until they play.

3. Challenges

You may challenge up to 3 positions above you or anyone below. Use the Challenge button next to a player's name. Once both agree on a match time, the challenge is active.

4. Match Format

  • One set to 6 games
  • Golden point at deuce
  • Tiebreak to 7 at 6–6

5. Reporting Results

After the match, one player submits the result. The opponent confirms it. Once confirmed, scores update instantly and the leaderboard recalculates.

6. Points System

Your total score is stored in players.score.

  • Win: +3 points
  • Loss: +1 point
  • No-show: 0 points

7. Ranking Updates

Every confirmed match recalculates the ladder in real time. Higher scores move up. Newly registered players stay at 0 until their first match.

8. Inactivity

Inactive players keep their score but can be overtaken by active players. They remain visible unless marked inactive manually.

9. Leaving the Ladder

To leave the ladder, contact admin. Your account becomes inactive, but your match history remains in the system.