The Dink Minor League Pickleball is set to make a splash in Bastrop, Texas, on February 15 and 16, 2025. This amateur team event, held at Lost Pines Pickleball Club, offers players the chance to compete in a fast-paced, social atmosphere. With a mix of men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles matches, this innovative format brings a fresh energy to the game of pickleball. Teams of four will battle it out in this exciting format that includes twists on traditional scoring and gameplay.
Event Schedule and Divisions
- Saturday, February 15: DUPR 14, DUPR 18, DUPR 16 50+
- Sunday, February 16: DUPR 16, DUPR 20
Start times for both days are at 9 a.m.
Location and Registration
- Venue: Lost Pines Pickleball Club, 1099 State Highway 71 West, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA.
- Registration: Players must register as part of a team, with a fee of $70 per player. The registration deadline is February 10, 2025.
Pickleball Tournament Format and Rules
The Dink Minor League Pickleball offers a unique format with teams of four players—two women and two men. Matches consist of four 21-point games: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles games.
In the case of a 2-2 tie after the four games, the teams will play a Dreambreaker, a tiebreaker where one player from each team competes in singles, alternating every four rallies until someone scores 21 points.
Prize Money and Medals
The top three teams in each division will receive medals, and there is potential for a cash prize if enough teams sign up. Each division with at least four teams will compete for a $500 prize, with the possibility of higher prize amounts based on registration.
DUPR Divisions and Eligibility
The tournament uses the DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) system, which ensures teams are matched by skill level:
- DUPR 20: Maximum aggregate team rating of 20.99
- DUPR 18: Maximum aggregate team rating of 18.30
Maximum individual rating: 5.10 - DUPR 16: Maximum aggregate team rating of 16.30
Maximum individual rating: 4.60 - DUPR 14: Maximum aggregate team rating of 14.30
Maximum individual rating: 4.10 - DUPR 12: Maximum aggregate team rating of 12.30
Maximum individual rating: 3.60
Substitute Players and Registration Notes
If a team needs to make changes or substitutions, they can do so through the registration platform. However, the substitute’s DUPR must not cause the team to exceed the maximum aggregate rating for their division.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Players may cancel their registration up to 15 days before the event for a partial refund (minus a technology fee and processing fee). If a player registers individually and is not placed on a team, they will receive a full refund minus the fees.
News in Brief: Lost Pines Pickleball Club
The Dink Minor League Pickleball event at Lost Pines Pickleball Club in Bastrop, Texas, is scheduled for February 15-16, 2025. Teams of four (two men and two women) will compete in various divisions using the innovative MLPlay format, which includes traditional doubles matches and a tiebreaking Dreambreaker.
The pickleball event offers medals for the top three teams in each division and a chance for cash prizes, depending on registration. Players must sign up as part of a team, with registration closing on February 10, 2025.
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