Dill Dinkers Moneyball Tournament: Dill Dinkers Pickleball will host a Moneyball Tournament in White Marsh, Maryland, featuring 16 teams and a guaranteed five-game format. The tournament uses DUPR ratings with a cap of 8 and includes both round-robin and single-elimination play, offering cash prizes for top performers in both brackets.
Tournament Format and Structure
The 16 teams are divided into four groups of four for the initial round-robin stage. Each team will play three games to 15 points within their group, winning by one point. The top two teams from each group will advance to the top bracket, while the bottom two teams move to the bottom bracket.
Both the top and bottom brackets feature eight-team single-elimination play. Matches in these brackets will be best two out of three games to 11 points, ensuring competitive and fair play for all participants.
Prizes and Incentives
Cash prizes are offered to reward team performance. In the top bracket, the first-place team will receive $400, and the second-place team will earn $200. The bottom bracket awards $200 to the first-place team and $100 to the second-place team, encouraging strong competition across all levels.
The use of DUPR ratings ensures that all teams are ranked and recorded, giving players recognition for their skill levels and performance.
Event Significance
The Dill Dinkers Moneyball Tournament provides local pickleball players an opportunity to compete in a structured, high-stakes environment. With guaranteed games and cash prizes, the event is expected to attract skilled players and grow the local pickleball community in White Marsh.
News in Brief: Dill Dinkers Moneyball Tournament
Dill Dinkers Pickleball will hold a Moneyball Tournament in White Marsh, Maryland, with 16 teams and DUPR ratings capped at 8. Teams play round-robin and single-elimination matches, with top prizes of $400 and $200 in the top bracket. The tournament promotes competitive play and community engagement.