Minor League Pickleball Takes the Court: Amateur Players Get a Shot at the Big Leagues

Teaming Up for Growth: Recent developments in the world of pickleball have enthusiasts buzzing as MLP (Major League Pickleball) by Margaritaville teams up with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) to launch a series of amateur tournaments under the banner of Minor League Pickleball (MiLP). This ambitious move will see MLP’s unique coed team format being introduced to amateur players throughout the country, starting with an inaugural event in Virginia Beach this September.

The collaboration was announced from MLP’s headquarters in Boca Raton, FL, marking a significant step forward in creating inclusive opportunities for pickleball players of all skill levels. Bruce Popko, CEO of MLP, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting how it will bring the league’s exciting coed team format to amateur players. They will have the chance to share the spotlight with professional teams during some of the 2024 MLP events.

A Game-Changer for Amateur Pickleball Players: Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR, emphasized that this partnership aims to offer unmatched experiences to pickleball players nationwide, allowing them to compete in professionally-inspired formats. Amateur players can look forward to playing in events run by DUPR-preferred directors, ensuring high standards across all facets of tournament execution.

The Format and What’s at Stake: These events promise more than just competitive play; they come with the prospect of advancing to the 2024 Minor League Pickleball National Championship. Teams of four (comprising two women and two men) will battle it out in divisions categorized by their combined DUPR ratings. They’ll compete in a series of games played to 21 points, covering both gendered and mixed plays. Winners from these tournaments will not only gain critical competitive exposure but also earn a ‘Dream Ticket’ to compete in the National Championship, which features a handsome $50,000 prize distributed across various divisions.

Minor League Pickleball at MLP Virginia Beach

Scheduled to Shine: The first of these tournaments, the Minor League Pickleball at MLP Virginia Beach, is scheduled for September 28-29, 2023. Following this, the action will move to Miami in October and Orlando in November, expanding the horizons for amateur athletes in various regions. https://www.majorleaguepickleball.net/news/mlp-by-margaritaville-announces-updated-2024-event-schedule/

Aside from the excitement on the courts, MLP by Margaritaville continues to revolutionize how the sport is viewed. With 22 teams and nearly 100 top-tier athletes,410

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