DINKiCAN PICKLEBALL PRESENTS THE 2ND ANNUAL
SPRING DINK
P I C K L E B A L L T O U R N A M E N T
2ND ANNUAL SPRING DINK IS HERE!
We're thrilled to be hosting our 2nd annual Spring Dink and kicking off our first major event of 2025! Come join us for an action-packed weekend filled with fierce competition, fun, and all the good vibes as we celebrate everything we love about pickleball!
The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, a discount! Take advantage of our early bird special, register now to save $10, and secure your spot.
Early bird registration closes on April 13th.
SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
Women's & Men's doubles 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 - 8+ and 50+
Women's & Men's doubles 4.0 8+
SUNDAY, MAY 18TH
Mixed doubles 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 8+ and 50+
Mixed doubles 4.0 8+
Singles 3.5+ Women's, 3.5+ Men's
Please note that some age brackets may be combined to create better round robin groupings.
We've teamed up with amazing sponsors once again, who are offering fantastic prizes for participants. And, of course, every player will walk away with high-quality pickleball swag. Don't miss out—sign up today!
2ND ANNUAL SPRING DINK IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
TOURNAMENT RULES & INFO
LOCATION
iPickle The Narrows
1201 Potrero Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
DIVISIONS/SCHEDULE
Sat, May 17th: Men’s & Women’s Doubles 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5, (ages 8+ and 50+) 4.0 (8+)
Sun, May 18th: Mixed Doubles 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 (ages 8+, 50+), 4.0 (8+)
Please note: Some age groups and levels may be combined to create better round-robin groupings. If you do not wish to participate in a combined bracket, please let us know as soon as possible.
Exact play times will be posted one week from the tournament date. We will post tentative scheduling throughout registration, however, this will not be finalized until registration is closed. Allow 3 - 3.5 hours for your bracket.
REGISTRATION
You may only register for yourself. Your partner must also register; your team registration will not be complete until both players have registered and paid. This is a fixed doubles tournament, you must have a partner to play with upon signing up. During registration, you will be asked to identify your partner and your level, DUPR rating, and age group.
Doubles partners in different age brackets will be placed in the younger partner’s age bracket. Both partners can play above their rating, but not below. Eg. Both players must be rated 3.49 or below to join the 3.0 division. Both players must be rated 3.99 or below to join the 3.5 division.
If players are found registering in lower divisions than their rating, it may result in disqualification.
ENTRY FEE
$60 single event
$40 additional event
$10 discount for early bird registrations until April 13th at 10pm. The final registration deadline is Saturday, May 10th at midnight.
MULTIPLE DIVISION ENTRIES
Players may enter more than one division.
PLAY COURTS
16 permanent courts.
TOURNAMENT BALL/RULES
The Franklin Sports X-40 will be the official tournament ball. USAPA 2024 Pickleball Rules will govern. A net serve is a continuous play. Players must make 'out-calls' clearly and fairly during gameplay.
PADDLES
As per USAPA rules, the use of Joola 3S paddles will not be permitted at Spring Dink 2025. Please see the USAP list of approved paddles here.
FORMAT
- For brackets with 4 teams: You will play a double round robin, first to 11
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For brackets with 5 teams: You will be playing a double round robin, first to 11, win by one.
- For brackets with 6 - 9 teams: You will be playing a single round robin, 1 game, first to 11, win by 1
- For brackets with 10 teams: You will be split into two pools. Each pool will play a single round robin, 1 game, first to 15, win by 1. The top two teams from each pool will go through to medals rounds, two games, first to 11, win by 1 to decide gold, silver, and bronze placements.
- 12 - 18 teams: You will be split into two pools for a single round robin, 1 game, first to 11, win by 1. The top two teams from each pool will go through to medal rounds, two games, first to 11, win by 1 to decide gold, silver, and bronze placements.
SCORING:
Medal placement will be calculated first by the number of total wins, second by the number of wins against head-to-head teams, and third by total points.
DUPR
All match scores will be reported to DUPR. Your DUPR rating at the time of registration will be the ranking used for verification. Players should register for a free DUPR account if they have not done so already at MyDupr.com. You will also need to join the DINKiCAN DUPR club, which can be found at this link. Neither player on a team may have a DUPR rating higher than the division entered (eg. a 3.5 male may not play in a 3.5 mixed division with a 4.05 woman, as the woman is not eligible).
AWARDS
Custom DINKiCAN medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers.
FREE GIVEAWAYS
Each player will receive exclusive tournament swag when they check in! Throughout the event, there will also be exciting opportunities to win amazing prizes, all generously donated by our sponsors. Don’t miss out on your chance to score big!
WITHDRAWALS
No refunds or credits issued after May 10th. You may transfer credit to another player should you need to sub out or switch partners for any reason.
SEATING/SPECTATORS
Spectators and supporters are welcome! Some seating is available, bringing a chair is advised.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Water and snacks will be provided for competitors.
QUESTIONS?
Please email our team at dinkican@gmail.com
