MiLP Announces 2024 Title Sponsor: In a move set to elevate the game for amateur players across the globe, The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP), backed by DUPR, has announced an exhilarating new partnership. The prestigious Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) has signed on as the 2024 Title Sponsor, marking a significant milestone for the league and the sport.
The Dink Minor League Pickleball: A New Era in Competition
Since its debut, The Dink Minor League Pickleball has ignited the competitive spirit of pickleball enthusiasts, hosting over 125 events that have drawn more than 11,000 participants. With its unique team-based format, featuring squads of four (two women and two men), the league has become a hotspot for thrilling matches and dynamic play.
Pickleball World Rankings and Its Role
Renowned for its comprehensive global ranking system, will now play a pivotal role in this vibrant pickleball ecosystem. The PWR World Series, a series of six major tournaments held at iconic venues around the world, aims to set the gold standard in pickleball competitions. The series aspires to establish itself as the sport’s equivalent to tennis’s “Grand Slams.”
The Impact of the Partnership
DUPR, or Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating, remains the gold standard in global pickleball ratings. Its sophisticated system, trusted by top clubs and tournaments, evaluates players on a 2,000 to 8,000 scale, transcending age, gender, and geographical location.
The new partnership between MiLP and PWR promises a game-changing development for players. Now, competitors can earn points by participating in both MiLP events and the PWR World Tour. Every match result will contribute to a player’s DUPR rating, paving the way for participation in prestigious events like the MiLP National Championship and the PWR World Series.
Official Statements
“We are excited to partner with The Dink Minor League Pickleball as the title sponsors. It gives us immense pleasure to announce that players in The Dink Minor League Pickleball events will be able to earn PWR points, and the top male and female athletes will be given an all-expenses-paid trip to play in the PWR World Series.” – (Pranav Kohli)
“PWR is the perfect partner for The Dink Minor League Pickleball. We’re looking forward to bringing our players new and innovative ways of interacting with the sport they love.” – (Thomas Shields, Founder of The Dink)
“We’re committed to creating more competitive opportunities for players everywhere in the world to play pickleball. Aligning The Dink Minor Leagues with Pickleball World Rankings gives us the ability to bring more people into the game with exciting opportunities to compete, win prize money, and support the global growth of the sport.” – (DUPR CEO Tito Machado)
With this new partnership, the landscape of amateur pickleball is set to expand, offering players unprecedented opportunities to compete on local and international stages. The synergy between The Dink Minor League Pickleball and Pickleball World Rankings signals an exciting new era for the sport, promising to deliver thrilling competition and growth for pickleball enthusiasts worldwide.
News in Brief: MiLP Announces 2024 Title Sponsor
The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) for 2024. PWR, known for its global ranking system, will become the league’s title sponsor, marking a new era in competitive pickleball. With over 125 events and 11,000 participants to date, MiLP’s team-based format will now allow players to earn PWR points, contributing to their DUPR rating.
This partnership provides players opportunities to compete in the PWR World Series, similar to tennis’s Grand Slams, and win all-expenses-paid trips to top events. The collaboration promises to elevate amateur pickleball, offering exciting new chances for players worldwide.
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