The 2024 Dink MiLP National Championship will be held from December 13 to 15, 2024, at the Missouri Pickleball Club in Fenton, Missouri. This prestigious tournament, presented by Pickleball World Rankings, will bring together top teams from the United States, as well as from qualifying teams in countries including Peru, Mexico, India, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Teams will compete for a total prize pool of $50,000 across eight divisions.
Pickleball Event Details
- Date: December 13-15, 2024
- Location: Missouri Pickleball Club, 747 Gravois Bluffs Boulevard, Fenton, MO 63026
- Price: $110 – $150 per player (teams must register and pay together)
- Prize Pool: $50,000 distributed across all eight divisions
New Divisions and Prize Money
The 2024 championship introduces exciting new divisions and increased prize payouts:
- DUPR 12, 14 50+, and 16 50+:
- 1st place: $2,200 per team
- 2nd place: $1,500 per team
- 3rd place: $1,000 per team
- DUPR 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22:
- 1st place: $3,500 per team
- 2nd place: $2,000 per team
- 3rd place: $1,500 per team
- DUPR 22 Division: Winners will also earn a trip to Dubai and be paid to play.
A special uniform contest will also award $1,000 to the team with the best uniforms.
Pickleball Tournament Schedule
The championship spans three days, with different divisions competing over two consecutive days:
- Friday (Dec. 13): DUPR 14 and 14 50+ divisions start at 3:00 pm, with check-in from 2:00 pm.
- Swag bag pick-up and open play for remaining divisions will be available from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 14-15): DUPR 12, 16, 16 50+, 18, 20, and 22 divisions will participate in round-robin play. All teams are guaranteed to play in bracket playoffs on Sunday.
Registration and Eligibility
The event is open only to qualified teams, with registration deadlines for various divisions:
- DUPR 12 through DUPR 20 teams must register by November 15, 2024.
- DUPR 22 teams must register by December 2, 2024.
Teams must meet specific qualifications based on the DUPR rating system to be eligible for each division. Players are reminded that their ratings will be locked once registered, and substitutes must ensure the team’s aggregate score stays within the division’s limits.
Special Rules for DUPR 22
The DUPR 22 division is open to any team with a team aggregate between 20.300 and 22.999. This division offers the most significant rewards, including a paid trip to Dubai for the winning team.
News in Brief: Dink MiLP National Championship
The 2024 Dink Minor League Pickleball National Championship will be held from December 13 to 15 at Missouri Pickleball Club in Fenton, Missouri. This global event, featuring top teams from the U.S. and countries like Peru, Mexico, and Australia, offers a $50,000 prize pool across eight divisions.
New divisions include 50+ categories with increased payouts. The DUPR 22 division winner will receive a trip to Dubai and cash prizes. Teams must register in advance, with specific deadlines for each division.
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