Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s MiLP Tryout: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team, a Premier-level franchise in Major League Pickleball, held its first-ever MiLP DUPR 20 Roster tryout on Tuesday, June 10, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at PKLYN, located at 80 4th Street in Brooklyn, New York. The event aimed to find top local talent to represent the team in the Minor League Pickleball competition.
This unique tryout welcomed players with a DUPR rating between 4.7 and 6.0 and featured a $195 entry fee, which included official team gear. Only 20 tryout spots were available, making the competition intense and exclusive.
Pros Lead the Way
What made this tryout stand out was the direct involvement of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team professionals. Players Dekel Bar, Rachel Rohrabacher, Jackie Kawamoto, Patrick Smith, and Hannah Blatt, along with Head Coach Kyle McKenzie, were all present to watch, evaluate, and select athletes for the upcoming roster.
Participants were tested in drills and live matches, with and against BKPT pros. This setup gave athletes a true feel of the high level expected at MiLP events while giving coaches a close-up look at potential roster members.
Growing Talent and the Sport
The goal of the tryout was not just to fill a roster but to build a program that supports player development and community connection. Those selected will receive professional coaching, compete in tournaments, and serve as local ambassadors of the sport. The roster is expected to train together over the summer and work toward earning a spot in the MiLP Nationals, set to take place in December.
Next Steps Toward Nationals
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team plans to finalize the DUPR 20 roster soon. The selected players will compete in local and regional events and help promote the team and the sport throughout the Brooklyn area. This effort is part of BKPT’s mission to build a championship-caliber program from the ground up.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s MiLP Tryout
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team held its first MiLP DUPR 20 tryout on June 10 in Brooklyn. Twenty high-level players competed for roster spots in front of BKPT pros like Dekel Bar and Jackie Kawamoto. Chosen athletes will train, compete, and represent BKPT at MiLP Nationals in December.