The Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament will be held on March 1-2, 2025, at Blackburn Pavilion in Mount Vernon, Washington. This exciting amateur team event offers a new way to enjoy pickleball and is open to teams of four players, mixing men and women for an engaging competition.
Event Overview
The Dink Minor League Pickleball features a unique team format where teams of four (2 men and 2 women) compete in four 21-point games.
The games include men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, with the possibility of a Dreambreaker if the teams are tied at 2-2. In the Dreambreaker, one player from each team competes in singles, switching every four rallies until someone scores 21 points and wins by 2.
- Date: March 1-2, 2025
- Location: Blackburn Pavilion, 2727 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA
- Price: $100 per player (must register and pay as a team)
Format and Divisions
The event will feature multiple divisions, based on the team’s total DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating). Players will compete in the following divisions:
- DUPR 20: Aggregate rating must not exceed 20.99
- DUPR 18: Aggregate rating must not exceed 18.30 (Individual player DUPR limit: 5.10)
- DUPR 16: Aggregate rating must not exceed 16.30 (Individual player DUPR limit: 4.60)
- DUPR 14: Aggregate rating must not exceed 14.30 (Individual player DUPR limit: 4.10)
- DUPR 12: Aggregate rating must not exceed 12.30 (Individual player DUPR limit: 3.60)
The event’s schedule runs from 9 AM to 8 PM each day, with matches taking place in various divisions.
Registration Details
Players must register as part of a team, and each team’s rating will be “locked” once registered. Single registrations are allowed, but players without a team will be placed in teams based on availability. If a player is unable to be placed, they will receive a refund minus fees.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days before the event for a refund, minus a technology fee and processing charge. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued. Players registering as individuals who are not placed on a team will receive a refund after the event concludes.
News in Brief: Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament
The Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament, scheduled for March 1-2, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Washington, features a unique team format with four players (2 men and 2 women).
Teams compete in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles, with a Dreambreaker tiebreaker if needed. Registration is $100 per player, and teams must register together. No refunds after 15 days before the event.
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