Dink Minor League Pickleball Comes to Colorado’s PICKLR: The Dink Minor League Pickleball is bringing its unique and social team competition format to Thornton, Colorado, on the weekend of January 18-19, 2025. Hosted at PICKLR Thornton, this event promises an exciting and innovative experience for pickleball players, combining fun and competitive play. Registration is open until January 6, 2025.
Key Event Details
- Location: PICKLR Thornton, 9923 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229, United States
- Date: January 18-19, 2025
- Price: $110 per player
- Registration Deadline: January 6, 2025
- Tournament Director: JP Parker
Pickleball Tournament Format
The Dink Minor League Pickleball competition features an exciting team format, bringing together players of all skill levels in a fun, competitive environment. Teams of four (two men and two women) will compete in four 21-point games: one women’s doubles, one men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles games. If the match is tied 2-2, a “Dreambreaker” will determine the winner.
- MLPlay Format:
- Four 21-point games (Women’s doubles, Men’s doubles, and Mixed doubles).
- Dreambreaker™ tiebreaker if teams are tied after 4 games.
- DUPR Divisions: Teams must register for one of the following DUPR divisions:
- DUPR 20: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 20.99.
- DUPR 18: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 18.30 (Maximum individual DUPR 5.10).
- DUPR 16: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 16.30 (Maximum individual DUPR 4.60).
- DUPR 14: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 14.30 (Maximum individual DUPR 4.10).
- DUPR 12: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 12.30 (Maximum individual DUPR 3.60).
Once a team registers, their DUPR ratings are locked, and changes to individual ratings will not affect the team’s division.
Registration Information
- Single Registrations: Players who sign up individually but are not yet part of a team will be placed on a team by the tournament director if possible. Players who are not placed will receive a refund minus applicable fees.
- Substitute Players: Teams can substitute players if needed, but the substitute’s DUPR must not exceed the team’s aggregate limit.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation Deadline: To receive a refund minus a $5 technology fee and 3% processing fee, cancellations must be submitted by January 6, 2025.
- Individual Registration Refund Policy: Individual players who are not placed on a team will receive a full refund, minus fees, 3-5 business days after the event ends.
News in Brief: Dink Minor League Pickleball Comes to Colorado’s PICKLR
The Dink Minor League Pickleball is set to take place at PICKLR Thornton over MLK Weekend in 2025. With an innovative team format, players will compete in an engaging, social environment with divisions based on the DUPR system.
The pickleball event will feature unique gameplay, including the Dreambreaker tiebreaker, and promises an exciting experience for pickleball players. Registration closes on January 6, 2025.
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