The Dink Minor League Pickleball’s Holiday Homecoming event is set to take place on December 7, 2024, at Performance Pickleball RVA, located at 8641 Quioccasin Road. Players have until December 3, 2024, to register for this exciting, innovative event that promises fun and fierce competition.
Format and Rules
This pickleball event introduces a fresh take on team competition. The Dink Minor League format (MLPlay™) brings men and women together in an exciting, fair competition. Teams of four players (two women and two men) will compete in a series of games.
Each team will play four 21-point games: one women’s doubles, one men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles. In the event of a tie, teams will face off in a Dreambreaker, where one player from each team plays singles, switching every four rallies until a player reaches 21 points and wins by two.
Key Details
- Location: Performance Pickleball RVA, 8641 Quioccasin Road
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Registration Deadline: December 3, 2024
- Price: $75 per player
DUPR Divisions and Requirements
The tournament will feature multiple divisions based on the team’s aggregate DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating). Players must meet the DUPR requirements for each division:
- DUPR 20: Aggregate must not exceed 20.99
- DUPR 18: Aggregate must not exceed 18.30 (Maximum individual player DUPR: 5.10)
- DUPR 16: Aggregate must not exceed 16.30 (Maximum individual player DUPR: 4.60)
- DUPR 14: Aggregate must not exceed 14.30 (Maximum individual player DUPR: 4.10)
- DUPR 12: Aggregate must not exceed 12.30 (Maximum individual player DUPR: 3.60)
Once registered, a team’s ratings are locked. Changes to individual DUPR ratings will not affect the team’s eligibility or division placement.
Registration and Substitutes
Players can sign up individually or as part of an existing team. If a player registers as an individual and is not placed on a team, their registration fee will be refunded. Teams can also add substitute players, provided the substitute’s DUPR does not exceed the division’s maximum.
Important Registration Details
- Individual players must provide the team name and division upon registering.
- The tournament director will assist in placing individual registrants on teams when possible.
- Substitute players must meet the team’s aggregate DUPR requirements.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Players must cancel by the deadline to receive a refund (minus fees). Cancellations must be received at least 15 days before the event to qualify for a partial refund.
Cancellation Info
- Deadline for Cancellations: 15 days before event start date.
- Refund: Partial refund minus $5 technology fee and 3% processing fee.
News in Brief: Dink Minor League Pickleball’s Holiday Homecoming
The Dink Minor League Pickleball’s Holiday Homecoming event will be held on December 7, 2024, at Performance Pickleball RVA in Richmond, Virginia. The pickleball tournament features a unique team competition with four-player teams (two men and two women) competing in various formats.
Players must meet DUPR rating requirements to register, with divisions ranging from DUPR 12 to DUPR 20. Individual players can register and may be placed on teams by the tournament director. The registration deadline is December 3, 2024.
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