The DUPR Collegiate Arizona Super Regional, scheduled for October 19-20, 2024, at The Picklr – Scottsdale North, is the final event of the 2024 Super Regionals. This tournament will award the last bids to the 2024 Collegiate National Championship and feature a substantial prize pool of $6000. Teams are encouraged to register by October 9, 2024, for a chance to compete in this pivotal event.
Details
- Date: October 19-20, 2024
- Location: The Picklr – Scottsdale North, 9190 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ.
- Registration Deadline: October 9, 2024
- Registration Fee: $49.00 per player (teams must register and pay together).
Tournament Format
- Format: Team Pickleball with Set Partner Pool Play and Single Elimination Brackets.
- Games: Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Doubles
- Teams: 4-6 players per team
- Group Structure:
- Group Play: Each team will play at least three games. The top-performing teams will advance to the single-elimination playoffs.
- Consolation Matches: Teams not advancing to playoffs will play a consolation match on Sunday against a similarly ranked team.
Prizes
- Total Prize Pool: $6000
- Team Bracket Awards:
- 1st Place: $2500
- 2nd Place: $1250
- 3rd and 4th Places: $500 each
- 5th-8th Places: $250 each
- Challenger Bracket Award: $250 for 1st place
Challenger Bracket and Additional Information
- Format: Group play on October 19, followed by playoffs on October 20.
- Eligibility: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles teams; if sufficient registration, groups may be separated.
- Restrictions: Players may participate in either the Team Bracket or the Challenger Bracket, but not both.
- Schools: Can enter multiple teams in both brackets.
Schedule
- October 19: Group Play from 9:30 AM to 7 PM.
- October 20: Playoffs from 7 AM to 2 PM.
Eligibility Requirements
- Student Status: Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 college credits.
- Team Composition: Players must be from the same school.
- Geographic Restrictions: None; clubs can participate in multiple Super Regionals.
Scholarship Awards
A total of $6000 will be awarded, with $2500 for 1st place, $1250 for 2nd place, $500 for 3rd and 4th places, and $250 for 5th-8th places in the Team Bracket. The Challenger Bracket winner will receive $250.
Rules
- Bids: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in the Team Bracket will receive bids to the 2024 Collegiate National Championship. If a team already has a bid, the next highest team will be awarded the bid.
- Challenger Bracket: If there are 4-6 teams registered for Women’s Doubles/Mixed Doubles, those teams will be separated from Men’s Doubles teams.
Additional Information
- By registering, participants consent to the use of photos and videos taken during the event for social media promotion by DUPR. All media remains DUPR’s property, and a collegiate logo watermark will be added to player photos. Players must credit DUPR if shared on social media.
- No refunds will be issued after registration closes.
News in Brief: DUPR Collegiate Arizona Super Regional
The DUPR Collegiate Arizona Super Regional will be held October 19-20, 2024, at The Picklr – Scottsdale North. This final Super Regional of 2024 offers a chance for teams to secure the last bids to the 2024 Collegiate National Championship.
Registration is open until October 9, with a fee of $49 per player. The event features team-based pickleball with a $6000 prize pool and a Challenger Bracket. Scholarships will be awarded to top teams, with $2500 for 1st place.
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