DUPR’s High School Pickleball League: DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) has announced the creation of the first-ever High School Pickleball League. This initiative aims to provide high school athletes across the United States with a competitive pathway to state and national levels. The league is expected to foster young talent, build community, and spread the excitement of pickleball to high school campuses nationwide.
Inaugural Event Details
The inaugural event is set to take place at Life Time Lakeville, Minnesota, from April 25-27, 2025. This event will showcase the league’s commitment to youth involvement in pickleball. By offering competitive opportunities, the league aims to encourage student-athletes to develop their skills and gain recognition in the sport.
Competitive Structure for All Levels
The 2025 DUPR High School National Pathway will include a structured competitive environment for Varsity and JV1 teams. This ensures that athletes of all skill levels can participate and thrive. The state championships will feature coed, men’s, and women’s divisions, with winners advancing to the National Championships.
“DUPR’s High School Pickleball League is a key step in our mission to make pickleball the most inclusive and accessible sport in the world. By creating structured opportunities for high school players, we’re laying the foundation for a vibrant, competitive ecosystem that nurtures talent and fosters lifelong passion for the game.” – (Tito Machado, CEO DUPR)
State and National Competitions
In 2025, DUPR plans to host 15 state-level championships for high school teams across the country. These events will highlight the growing interest and talent in pickleball at the grassroots level.
The National Championships will feature the best-performing teams from state competitions, including divisions for co-ed, men’s, and women’s teams. Schools with all-girl or all-boy teams will have a unique opportunity to compete in a 3-person gender format. Ryan Maher, VP of Partnerships and Programs at DUPR, emphasized the importance of this initiative.
“We are thrilled to launch a pathway for high school pickleball players that not only provides opportunities to compete locally and nationally but also lays the foundation for their future in the sport. This initiative gives the next generation of collegiate, post-collegiate, and Major League pickleball players a starting point for growth, fostering community, and developing a lifelong passion for a sport that enriches lives at every age.” – (Ryan Maher)
Significance of the Initiative
The launch of the High School Pickleball League is a significant step for the sport, providing a structured pathway for young athletes. It opens doors for future collegiate and professional opportunities in pickleball.
This initiative aims to cultivate a community around the sport, encouraging students to stay active and engaged while developing their skills. As interest in pickleball continues to grow, this league may help solidify the sport’s presence in high schools across the nation.
News in Brief: DUPR’s High School Pickleball League
DUPR has announced the creation of the first-ever High School Pickleball League, aimed at providing high school athletes in the U.S. with a competitive pathway to state and national levels.
The inaugural event will take place at Life Time Lakeville, Minnesota, from April 25-27, 2025, featuring Varsity and JV1 teams in co-ed, men’s, and women’s divisions. DUPR CEO Tito Machado highlighted the initiative’s goal to make pickleball inclusive and accessible, fostering talent and passion for the sport among young players nationwide.
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