Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament: The Oklahoma Paddle Royale will take place on March 1-2, 2025, at Life Time Oklahoma City. This tournament features the exciting Dink Minor League Pickleball format, with registration open until February 25, 2025. The event aims to promote fun and social competition in the sport.
Tournament Details
Held at 2563 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK, the Paddle Royale will start with team meetings at 7:45 AM on both days. The Dink Minor League Pickleball uses a unique format where teams of four players (two men and two women) compete in various matches.
Each match consists of four 21-point games: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles. If the teams are tied 2-2 after these games, they will play a Dreambreaker.
This tiebreaker has one player from each team play singles against each other, switching players every four rallies until one team reaches 21 points, winning by two.
DUPR Divisions
The tournament includes multiple divisions based on players’ DUPR ratings. Teams must meet specific aggregate DUPR limits, ensuring fair competition. The divisions are:
- DUPR 20 (max 20.99)
- DUPR 18 (max 18.30, individual max 5.10)
- DUPR 16 (max 16.30, individual max 4.60)
- DUPR 14 (max 14.30, individual max 4.10)
- DUPR 12 (max 12.30, individual max 3.60)
Once registered, a team’s ratings are locked, meaning changes won’t affect their division placement.
Substitutes and Registration
Participants can register individually if they are already part of a team. The tournament director, Caroline Luelf, will assist those without teams in finding one.
If a team needs a substitute, they can update their roster through the Swish platform. Substitutes cannot exceed the team’s aggregate DUPR limit.
The Oklahoma Paddle Royale promises to be an engaging event for players and fans, enhancing the popularity of pickleball in the region.
News in Brief: Dink Minor League Pickleball Tournament
The Oklahoma Paddle Royale will be held on March 1-2, 2025, at Life Time Oklahoma City. Featuring the Dink Minor League Pickleball format, teams will compete in matches with various DUPR divisions. Registration ends February 25, 2025.
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