Minor League Pickleball at MLP Virginia
Beach to Be Inaugural Event, September 28-29
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MLP by
Margaritaville (MLP) and DUPR (Dynamic Universal
Pickleball Rating) today announced a partnership to launch MLP's
schedule of amateur events - which will operate alongside several
2024 MLP events, starting with MLP Virginia Beach in
September - under Minor League Pickleball
(MiLP) branding, format, event management and operations.
"This partnership between MLP and DUPR is an incredibly valuable
component of the MiLP at MLP amateur events launch," said
MLP CEO Bruce Popko. "We
can't think of a better way to bring Major League Pickleball's
thrilling coed team format to amateur players, who will be able to
play alongside MLP's exhilarating and fan-friendly pro events."
"DUPR, MLP and MiLP are joining forces to deliver the best
pickleball experiences for players of all levels," said DUPR CEO
Tito Machado. "MLP's
professional events are known for their electric atmosphere for
players and fans, and now we are excited to offer amateur players
across the country the once in a lifetime opportunity to compete
like pros in their regions and advance towards a national
championship."
These events will give registered amateurs the opportunity to
play in events alongside MLP's professional teams and players,
supporting new, exciting pathways for players to compete and
showcasing the connectivity within the broader pickleball
community.
DUPR-preferred event directors will run the MiLP at MLP
tournaments, providing the best amateur pickleball experience under
the coed team format where mixed teams of four players (two women
and two men) are broken into divisions based on their combined DUPR
rating to compete against each other in four games played to 21
points (two gendered, two mixed).
Winners will earn a Dream Ticket and automatically qualify for
the 2024 Minor League Pickleball National Championship,
which will feature $50,000 in prize
money across six divisions - DUPR 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 - and
be held at the Missouri Pickleball Club in Fenton, MO, Dec.
13-15.
Event registrations will be available through Pickleball
Brackets:
Dates
|
Market
|
Venue
|
Amateur Event
Name
|
Sep 28-29
|
Virginia Beach,
VA
|
Pickleball Virginia
Beach
|
Minor League Pickleball at MLP Virginia
Beach
|
Oct 26-27
|
Miami, FL
|
Miami
Fairgrounds
|
Minor League Pickleball at MLP
Miami
|
Nov 23-24
|
Orlando, FL
|
USTA National
Campus
|
Minor League Pickleball at MLP
Orlando
|
About Major League Pickleball (MLP by
Margaritaville)
MLP by Margaritaville (Major League
Pickleball) is the preeminent team-based professional pickleball
league, featuring nearly 100 of the best athletes across 22 teams,
a unique coed format, easy to understand scoring, iconic team
owners, and the most electric live events and fan experience in the
sport. Founded in 2021, MLP named its first-ever title sponsor,
Margaritaville, branding the league MLP by Margaritaville in
December 2022. For more information
on Major League Pickleball, visit the official website and follow
MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
and YouTube.
About DUPR
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating)
is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology
platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments,
leagues and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies
pickleball across age, gender and location by analyzing match
results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000
scale. Players and operators can visit the DUPR website or download
the app to sign up and learn more.
Media Contacts:
Jay Moskowitz or Caitlin Tamony, Major League Pickleball
Erica Annon, DUPR
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