The Dink Minor League Pickleball tournament will take place on July 6, 2025, at Voyager Willis Park in Chatswood, New South Wales. This event brings players together in a fun and social team format. Registration is open until June 30, 2025, and costs AUD 75.00 per player.
Innovative Team Format for All Levels
The Dink Minor League Pickleball is known for its MLPlay™ format, where each team has four players—two men and two women. They compete in four games per match: one women’s doubles, one men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles.
If the teams are tied 2-2 after those four games, a Dreambreaker™ singles match decides the winner. In a Dreambreaker™, one player from each team plays singles, with teammates rotating every four rallies. The game ends at 21 points, win by two.
Divisions Based on DUPR Ratings
The event offers five DUPR skill-based divisions:
DUPR 20: Max team total 20.99
DUPR 18: Max team total 18.30, individual cap 5.10
DUPR 16: Max team total 16.30, individual cap 4.60
DUPR 14: Max team total 14.30, individual cap 4.10
Team DUPR ratings are locked once registered. Players need an active DUPR account. Not-rated players may still join but must have their estimated rating confirmed by the event director.
Registration and Team Options
Players can register individually or as part of a full team. If a player signs up alone and is already on a team, they must list their team name and division. If someone wants to play but doesn’t have a team, the event director will try to place them.
If a single player isn’t placed on a team, their registration fee will be refunded.
Refund Rules and Deadlines
Cancellations made by June 21, 2025, are eligible for refunds minus a $5 tech fee and a 3% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after that date. Players who register solo but don’t get placed on a team will get a refund 3–5 days after the event ends.
Growing the Game Through Community
The Dink Minor League Pickleball uses a unique and fast-paced format that blends competition and community. With its mix of doubles and singles play, it encourages strategy and teamwork. The event in Sydney is part of a growing push to make pickleball more inclusive and exciting across all levels of play.
News in Brief: Dink Minor League Pickleball Sydney 2025
The Dink Minor League Pickleball will be held on July 6, 2025, at Voyager Willis Park in Chatswood, NSW. Teams of four compete using the MLPlay™ format. Divisions are based on DUPR ratings, and individual players may register. Refunds are available before June 21, 2025.
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