Minnesota Pickleball Round Robin Challenge Series #12
Minnesota Pickleball Association
$55 Registration
Overview:
Overview: Are you ready to experience the best format in Pickleball? Mens divisions 14 games guaranteed, womens divisions 10 games guaranteed. THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO TAKE 4-5 HOURS AND BE FILLED WITH COMPETITIVE PLAY IN EVERY DIVISION (WOMENS DIVISIONS TAKE 3.5 HOURS).
Location: in an attempt to be accessible to more players, we've added a few clubs to our Round Robin Challenge Rotation! This event is at SMASH HUB in Oakdale!
DURP REQUIREMENT - You MUST create a DUPR account prior to the event. For 'DUPR Verified' Divisions, we will move you as needed to the appropriate division if you sign up to a division out of your DUPR range. We aim to ensure consistent and quality matches for all participants. Exceptions made ONLY for participants who have previously medaled GOLD in 1 step lower division).
*MENS Registration Event Details: Date: SATURDAY September 13th - Division start times vary by division - 4.0-4.5 & 4.5-5.0 @ 8AM - 3.0-3.5 & 3.5-4.0 @ 1PM
*WOMENS Registration Event Details: Date: Sunday September 14th - Division start times vary by division - SR WOMENS 3.0-3.5 8:00 AM, 4.0+ 8:00 AM, 3.5-3.75 & 3.75+ 11:30 AM, 3.0-3.25 & 3.25-3.5 3:00 PM
Format: Doubles Pickleball format & USAP rules enforced. In each division, 16-18 players will be randomly split into two pods of 8 or 9. Register as an individual.
Compete in a round robin format within your pod, partnered with each participant one time. Top 4 finishing players (based on total points) from each pod advance to the Championship Pod. The remaining players compete in the Consolation Pods or runner up pods and play between 4-7 additional DUPR rated games. Points totals for all players reset forming of the championship/consolation pods (for determining winner of each bracket). Games played first to 11.
Why Participate?
Experience intense, competitive play with a variety of partners. Climb the ranks in the Minnesota Pickleball Round Robin Leaderboard.
Meet and challenge fellow pickleball enthusiasts.
Take home a Minnesota Pickleball Round Robin Challenge Winner Medal. (Medals awarded to first, 2nd, 3rd from champion pods).
Live Streamed Matches on all divisions! - All games entered into DUPR
(NEW) WINNERS AND PRIZES Overall winners of each division receive 1 free voucher for a future Round Robin Challenge Event. Other Medalists receive a 50% promo for a future Event.
Consolation Winners from each final pool play receive a 50% voucher to a future event.
Details:
| Division | Entry Fee | Max Spots | Status | Play Format | Gender Format | Rating | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mens 3.0-3.5 |
$55 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Mens | 2.75 - 3.5 | Round Robin |
Mens 3.5-4.0 |
$55 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Mens | 3.5 - 4.0 | Round Robin |
Mens 4.0-4.4 (DUPR VERIFIED 3.9+) |
$55 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Mens | 4.0 - 4.5 | Round Robin |
Mens 4.25+ (DUPR VERIFIED 4.25+) |
$55 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Mens | 4.25 - 5.0+ | Round Robin |
SR Women's 55+ 3.0-3.5 |
$40 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Womens | 2.75 - 3.5 | Round Robin |
Women's 3.5-3.75 (DUPR Verified 3.4+) |
$40 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Womens | 3.5 - 3.75 | Round Robin |
Women's 3.75-4.0 (DUPR VERIFIED 3.6) |
$40 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Womens | 3.75 - 4.0 | Round Robin |
Women's 4.0+ (DUPR VERIFIED 3.8+) |
$40 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Womens | 4.0 - 4.5 | Round Robin |
Womens 3.0-3.25 |
$40 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Womens | 2.75 - 3.0 | Round Robin |
Womens 3.25-3.5 |
$40 |
16 | OPEN | Doubles | Womens | 3.25 - 3.5 | Round Robin |
Extra Info Mens 3.5-4.0:
**MUST HAVE DUPR RATING OF 3.4+ OR MEDAL IN LOWER DIVISION IN PREVIOUS ROUND ROBIN CHALLENGE SERIES**
Extra Info Mens 4.0-4.4 (DUPR VERIFIED 3.9+):
**MUST HAVE DUPR RATING OF 3.9+ OR MEDAL IN LOWER DIVISION IN PREVIOUS ROUND ROBIN CHALLENGE SERIES** Lower DUPR rated players will be moved into correct division.
Extra Info Mens 4.25+ (DUPR VERIFIED 4.25+):
**MUST HAVE DUPR RATING OF 4.25+** Lower DUPR rated players will be moved into correct division.
Extra Info Women's 3.5-3.75 (DUPR Verified 3.4+):
**MUST HAVE DUPR 3.4+ - LOWER DUPR RATED PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO CORRECT DIVISION**
Extra Info Women's 3.75-4.0 (DUPR VERIFIED 3.6):
**MUST HAVE DUPR 3.6+ - LOWER DUPR RATED PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO CORRECT DIVISION**
Extra Info Women's 4.0+ (DUPR VERIFIED 3.8+):
**MUST HAVE DUPR 3.8+ - LOWER DUPR RATED PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO CORRECT DIVISION**
Extra Info Womens 3.25-3.5:
**MUST HAVE DUPR 3.15+ - LOWER DUPR RATED PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED TO CORRECT DIVISION**
Inquiries: andrew@minnesotapb.com or +1 218-390-9017