Anchorage Gears Up for Dink Minor League Pickleball: The Dink Minor League Pickleball brings an exciting and innovative competition to Anchorage with its engaging, social MLPlay format. Teams of four players—two men and two women—will compete in a fast-paced, mixed doubles format, offering a fresh take on traditional pickleball. This event, taking place at the Moseley Sports Center, is perfect for players of various skill levels and promises a dynamic atmosphere that will test players’ versatility and strategy.
- Dates: January 18-19, 2025
- Location: Midnight Sun Pickleball
4400 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA - Registration Deadline: January 14, 2025
Format and Schedule
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Division 18: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Division 16: Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Gym doors open 30 minutes before the event.
MLPlay Format
The pickleball tournament utilizes the MLPlay format, a unique setup that ensures an exciting mix of gender and gameplay:
- Four 21-point games per match: one women’s doubles, one men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles.
- If teams are tied at 2-2, they will face off in a Dreambreaker: a singles match where players alternate every four rallies until one player reaches 21 points, winning by two.
DUPR Divisions
Teams will be divided into different DUPR divisions based on the combined ratings of all players:
- DUPR 20: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 20.99
- DUPR 18: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 18.30 (Max individual DUPR: 5.10)
- DUPR 16: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 16.30 (Max individual DUPR: 4.60)
- DUPR 14: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 14.30 (Max individual DUPR: 4.10)
- DUPR 12: Aggregate team DUPR must not exceed 12.30 (Max individual DUPR: 3.60)
Once a team registers, their DUPR ratings are locked, meaning adjustments to individual ratings won’t affect the team’s division placement.
Registration and Substitutes
- Players registering as a single must specify their team name and division (e.g., “Mad Drops – 18”).
- For those unable to form a team, the tournament director will assist with placement.
- Substitute players must ensure their DUPR rating does not cause the team’s aggregate to exceed the division’s max.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be made 15 days before the event to receive a refund minus a $5 technology fee and 3% processing fee.
- Individual registrants not placed on a team will receive a full refund (minus the applicable fees).
News in Brief: Anchorage Gears Up for Dink Minor League Pickleball
The Dink Minor League Pickleball event in Anchorage is set for January 18-19, 2025, at the Midnight Sun Pickleball facility. The event features the MLPlay format, where teams of four compete in women’s and men’s doubles, as well as mixed doubles, with the possibility of a Dreambreaker tiebreaker.
Registrations are open until January 14, 2025. Players must register with a team or be placed by the tournament director, with refunds available under certain conditions.
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