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MiLP Showdown in Lake Geneva Set to Start in October

MiLP Showdown in Lake Geneva: The Dink Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) event at Lake Geneva Tennis and Pickleball in Wisconsin promises an exciting competition with an engaging and innovative format, making it a must-attend for pickleball enthusiasts. The MLPlay format adds new twists to traditional pickleball, offering social and competitive aspects.

Event Details

  • Dates: October 12 – October 13, 2024.
  • Venue: Lake Geneva Tennis & Pickleball, 630 Veterans Parkway, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA.
  • Registration Deadline: October 8, 2024.
  • Price: $70.00 – $80.00 per player.
  • Start Times:
    • DUPR 16 & 20: 1:00 PM on Saturday.
    • DUPR 18: 9:00 AM on Sunday.

Event Format

The MLPlay format is designed to offer competitive and social pickleball for teams of four (2 men and 2 women). Teams compete in a series of 21-point games across various divisions:

  • Women’s Doubles
  • Men’s Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles (2 games)

In the event of a tie (2-2), a Dreambreaker is held, where players engage in singles matches, rotating every four rallies until a player reaches 21 points with a two-point lead.

DUPR Divisions

  • DUPR 20: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 20.99
  • DUPR 18: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 18.30 (Max player DUPR: 5.10)
  • DUPR 16: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 16.30 (Max player DUPR: 4.60)
  • DUPR 14: Team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 14.30 (Max player DUPR: 4.10)

The first-place teams in the DUPR 18 and 20 divisions will receive a $1,000 prize if a minimum of 8 teams are registered, with reduced prize money for at least 6 registered teams.

Registration and Requirements

  • DUPR Account: Required for all participants. Not rated players can compete, with their estimated rating verified by the tournament director.
  • Single Registrations: Players registering individually must note their team name and DUPR division. For those without a team, the tournament director will assist in placement, with refunds for unplaced players.
  • Substitute Players: Substitutions are allowed but must not cause the team’s aggregate to exceed the event limit.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Cancellation Deadline: Cancellations must be received by the end of day, 15 days prior to the event for a refund minus a $5 technology fee. No refunds will be issued after the deadline.

News in Brief: MiLP Showdown in Lake Geneva

The Dink Minor League Pickleball event at Lake Geneva Tennis and Pickleball in Wisconsin takes place on October 12-13, 2024. Teams of 4 players will compete in 21-point games with potential tiebreaker Dreambreaker matches.

Registration ends on October 8, with prices ranging from $70 to $80 per player. Players must have a DUPR account, and refunds are available for cancellations made before the deadline.

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