The Dink Minor League Pickleball NYC championship set to take place on January 12, 2025, at Life Time PENN1 in New York. This exciting event is designed for players ready to compete in a dynamic and unique format, combining traditional and innovative gameplay in an engaging environment.
- Event Date: January 12, 2025
- Location: Life Time PENN1, 235 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Registration Deadline: January 8, 2025
- Price: $100 per player
- Tournament Director: Andy Peeke (469-237-1814 | [email protected])
Event Overview
This pickleball tournament follows the MLPlay format, a groundbreaking competition structure that unites men and women through an exciting mixed-gender format. Each team will consist of 4 players—2 women and 2 men—who will compete in a series of four 21-point games: one women’s doubles, one men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles games. In case of a 2-2 tie, the teams will face off in a Dreambreaker, where players rotate every four rallies until one team reaches 21 points, winning by two.
- Format: 4-player teams (2 women, 2 men)
- Games: Women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles
- Tiebreaker: Dreambreaker if the match is tied 2-2
- Location for DUPR 12 Division: Life Time Sky, 605 West 42nd Street, Manhattan
- Location for Other Divisions: Life Time PENN1, 235 West 33rd Street, Manhattan
DUPR Divisions
The tournament features various DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) divisions, ensuring players compete against others of similar skill levels. Teams are required to have an aggregate DUPR rating within the following thresholds:
- DUPR 20: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 20.99
- DUPR 18: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 18.30 (Maximum individual DUPR: 5.10)
- DUPR 16: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 16.30 (Maximum individual DUPR: 4.60)
- DUPR 14: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 14.30 (Maximum individual DUPR: 4.10)
- DUPR 12: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 12.30 (Maximum individual DUPR: 3.60)
Registration Details
Players can register as individuals or as part of a team. If registering individually and without a team, the tournament director will attempt to place players on a team. If a player is unable to be placed, they will receive a full refund minus the $5 technology fee and 3% processing fee.
- Team Registration: Required for entry.
- Single Registration: Players without teams will be matched by the tournament director.
- Cancellation Policy: Refunds available if cancellation occurs by 7 days before event (minus tech and processing fees).
Substitute Players
Teams needing to substitute players can either manage the change through Swish or contact the tournament organizer directly. Substitutes’ DUPR ratings cannot cause the team’s aggregate to exceed the maximum for their division.
- Substitute Registration: Teams can replace players, ensuring DUPR limits are adhered to.
News in Brief: The Dink Minor League Pickleball NYC Championship
The Dink Minor League Pickleball NYC Championship will be held on January 12, 2025, at Life Time PENN1 in New York. Teams of 4 players (2 women, 2 men) will compete in a MLPlay format, with women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles matches.
The pickleball event features various DUPR divisions, ensuring players of similar skill levels compete. Individual registration is available, with players needing to be placed on a team if not already part of one. Registration ends January 8, 2025, with a $100 fee per player.
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