DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Regionals: As the 2024 collegiate pickleball season approaches, anticipation builds for five high-stakes Super Regionals that promise to set the stage for an electrifying series of competitions. These tournaments offer coveted bids to the Collegiate National Championship and provide scholarship opportunities for the top-performing teams. To ensure the highest quality of coverage, Performance Productions will live stream the semifinals and finals of each event, complete with expert commentary and high-definition graphics.
Florida Super Regional
Kicking off the season is the Florida Super Regional, set for September 21st-22nd at The Pickleball Club. This event will be the first chance for teams to compete for a spot in the national spotlight.
Virginia Beach Super Regional
The action continues the following weekend with the Virginia Beach Super Regional, taking place September 28th-29th at MLP Virginia Beach. Teams will have another opportunity to secure their place in the national championship.
Nevada Super Regional
October 5th-6th brings the Nevada Super Regional to Green Valley Life Time. This tournament will offer another four bids to the Collegiate National Championship, as well as competitive scholarship awards.
Texas Super Regional
The Texas Super Regional, scheduled for October 12th-13th at PALA Pickleball, will be the penultimate event before the season’s finale. Teams will battle fiercely for a chance to advance to the national stage.
Arizona Super Regional
Concluding the series is the Arizona Super Regional, held October 19th-20th at The Picklr. This final tournament will determine the last set of bids to the Collegiate National Championship.
Campus Regionals
In addition to the Super Regionals, Campus Regionals also play a critical role in qualifying teams for the national championship. These events are organized by individual schools and facilities, adhering to the DUPR Collegiate Pickleball format.
- The Pickleball Club Campus Regional – August 25th
- UW-Eau Claire Campus Regional – September 21st
- Villanova Campus Regional – September 21st
- Purdue Campus Regional – October 12th
Details for contacting the tournament directors for each Campus Regional can be found on the college’s website.
2024 Collegiate National Championship
This fall marks the 3rd annual Collegiate National Championship, assured to be the largest yet with 64 schools and over 600 players expected. The event promises to surpass the 2023 Nationals in size and intensity.
- Friday, 11/1: 16 Groups of 4, 3 Rounds of Group Play
- Saturday, 11/2: Single Elimination Bracket Begins, Rounds of 64, 32, 16, and 8
- Sunday, 11/3: Semifinals and Finals
Bids Breakdown
The allocation of 64 bids to the Nationals is as follows:
- 36 bids from Super Regionals (9 tournaments, 4 bids each)
- 16 bids from Campus Regionals (16 events, 1 bid each)
- 12 wildcard bids
Schools participating in at least one Super Regional or Campus Regional are eligible for wildcard bids. The primary criteria for these bids include the number of events attended and player participation. Secondary factors include the average DUPR of the starting team and the number of players in the DUPR Digital Club.
A bid is necessary to compete in the 64-team field at Nationals, but schools without a bid can still enter players into the challenger bracket, which runs concurrently with the main tournament.
News in Brief: DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Regionals
The 2024 collegiate pickleball season features five key Super Regionals, each offering four bids to the Collegiate National Championship and scholarships for top teams. The tournaments span from September 21st to October 20th, with livestream coverage by Performance Productions.
Campus Regionals also contribute to Nationals qualification, and this year’s championship will be the largest yet, featuring 64 schools and over 600 players. Bids are allocated based on Super Regionals, Campus Regionals, and wildcard entries, with opportunities for teams to compete in a challenger bracket if they don’t secure a bid.
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