The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ NP Sacramento Classic will be held on September 26, 2025, at Johnson Ranch/Spare Time Clubs, 2501 Eureka Road, Roseville, California. Hosted by Seth Burleigh, the event features teams of four players (two men and two women) competing in the innovative MLPlay™ format. Registration is open until September 23, 2025, at $70 per player.
Team Competition with MLPlay™ Format
Minor League Pickleball uses the MLPlay™ format, which combines women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles in a single match. Each match includes four 21-point games. If both teams are tied 2-2, they play a Dreambreaker™ tiebreaker. In this tiebreaker, one player from each team competes in singles, rotating every four rallies until a team reaches 21 points and wins by two.
This format encourages teamwork, strategy, and gender-balanced play. Seth Burleigh said, “The future of pickleball is NOW: The Dink Minor League Pickleball is sweeping the nation with its innovative, fun and social amateur MLPlay™ Team Event.”
DUPR Ratings and Registration Rules
Teams compete in DUPR divisions with strict team rating caps: DUPR 20, 18, 16, 14, and 12. Individual player limits apply in lower divisions. Once a team registers, their rating is “locked” and will not change even if a player’s rating increases or decreases.
Players must have a DUPR account to register. Not-rated players can participate, but their estimated rating will be verified by the tournament director. Single players can register and may be placed on a team. Substitute players are allowed if the team’s total rating does not exceed the division maximum.
Event Schedule and Policies
All divisions begin at 8:00 AM on September 26. Cancellations before September 23 are eligible for a refund minus a $5 technology fee and 3% processing fee. Individual players not placed on a team will also be refunded. Full Minor League Pickleball rules are available on the official DUPR website.
The event showcases the growing popularity of Minor League Pickleball and provides amateur players with a fun, competitive environment. It highlights teamwork, fairness, and social interaction, helping players improve skills while enjoying a national-level tournament experience.
News in Brief: NP Sacramento Classic
The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ NP Sacramento Classic takes place September 26, 2025, in Roseville, California. Hosted by Seth Burleigh, teams of four compete using the MLPlay™ format, including doubles and Dreambreaker™ tiebreakers. Registration closes September 23. The event emphasizes team play, skill growth, and gender-inclusive competition.
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