DUPR 18 - Upper-Intermediate Pickleball
Doubles, Best-out-of-Four Matches with 1:1 Tiebreaker
- Team Fees
- Regular 50.0 per player
- Late 55.0 per player
- Free Agent Fees
- Regular 50.0
- Late 55.0
Dive into the exciting world of pickleball with Stonewall Sports - Kansas City's unique and all-gender inclusive league! Whether you're new to the game or an experienced player looking to spice up your pickleball experience, our league offers an engaging team competition format that adds thrilling twists to the traditional gameplay and scoring systems.
Format
Number of Players Per Team | A complete team is comprised of 4 players. Captains with less than 4 players must recruit or combine with another team. Registration has been opened to allow up to six players to accommodate those who can't make it to each game. |
Total Teams | 16 |
Max Team DUPR Rating | 18.30 |
Format | Doubles |
Number of Matches per Game | 4 matches plus a tiebreaker if matches are tied 2:2. |
Number of Points per Match | 15, and teams need to win by 2 points. |
Tiebreaker | 1v1, rally scoring, switch players every 4 serves. First to 21 points and is ahead by 2 points wins. |
Tournament | Single Elimination Tournament |
How it works:
- Form a team of 4 players ready to showcase their skills and teamwork.
- Engage in intense matches consisting of four games of doubles. In these games, teams will decide their pairings, ensuring strategic gameplay and camaraderie. Players should play with a different partner each match. For example,
- Match 1: P1 and P2
- Match 2: P3 and P4
- Match 3: P1 and P3
- Match 4: P2 and P4
- Each game is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Each game is a fast-paced race to 15 points, demanding precision, strategy, and effective teamwork for victory. Teams need to win by 2 points.
- Should a tie arise (2-2 after the initial four games), the suspense escalates with a tiebreaker game, its format revealed upon registration, adding an extra layer of excitement.
1:1 Tiebreaker
- It's a singles match (one person vs. one person) to decide the winner.
- Each team sends out one player. Players switch out every four rallies (serves) until someone reaches 15 points and is ahead by two.
DUPR Rating
To help you access your rating for registration, please look at the following image.
DUPR Rating Explained
- 2.00: Beginner. New to pickleball, still grasping the basic rules and fundamentals.
- 2.50: Beginner/Intermediate. Developing basic shot consistency, learning game strategy.
- 3.00: Intermediate. Possesses basic shot control and understands some strategy, working on consistency.
- 3.50: Intermediate/Advanced. Solid control of most shots, developing more strategic play.
- 4.00: Advanced. Consistent player with a range of shots, well-developed strategy.
- 4.50: Advanced/Pro. Highly consistent with a variety of offensive and defensive weapons. Strategic and tactical mastery.
- 5.00: Pro. Possesses the full range of shots, power, and exceptionally advanced strategies.
- 5.50 +: Top Professional Level. Dominance on the court with exceptional consistency, power, and strategy.
Other Details
This is a pay-to-play league. Each player must play two matchs per game. If there's a tiebreaker, they must participate in that as well.
Pickleball Mixer and Free Agent Social: April 27, 2024. Location TBD. Time 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
T-shirts: Captains will be given t-shirts to distribute to players before the first game. All players must wear their T-shirts during games. Returning teams have a first right of refusal to their legacy colors.
Other questions? Visit the FAQs or contact us.