Join us on Saturday, March 29th for *A Paddle of Their Own*—a one-day, women’s doubles-only pickleball tournament designed to celebrate Women’s History Month and the power of women supporting women.

In partnership with Minneapolis’ very own women-owned bar, A Bar of Their Own, and in collaboration with the non-profit Her Next Play, this event brings together a vibrant community of female athletes, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts for a day of spirited competition, camaraderie, and giving back, with a portion of our proceeds donated to support Her Next Play’s mission.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 29th

Entry Fee: $60 per player

Format: Women’s Doubles Only

Structure:

Pool Play: Guaranteed 5-game minimum for every team

Advancement: Top teams from each pool will advance to a same-day single elimination bracket

Why Participate?

Celebrate Women: Embrace the spirit of Women’s History Month with an event dedicated exclusively to women.

Community & Networking: Connect with fellow players and local women-owned businesses in a supportive, empowering environment.

Competitive Fun: Enjoy a well-structured tournament where every team is guaranteed ample game time and a chance to shine in the elimination rounds.

Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot and be part of a tournament that uplifts and celebrates the strength of women in sports and business!

Round Robin: Games to 11, win by 2.

Bracket: Games to 15, win by 2.

3rd: Game to 15, win by 2.

1st: Best ⅔, play to 11, win by 2.

DUPR: DUPR rating will be required during signup for any division. No exceptions. All players must play in the correct division according to their DUPR. All scores will be recorded. DUPR will be checked at signup time and teams will be moved into the correct divisions.

Both partner's DUPR ratings will be used to calculate a team DUPR rating. That rating must fall within the division specified limits. The team DUPR score is calculated using a weighted average: 70% of the highest rated player and 30% of the lowest rated player. Below is an example:

Player A is a 4.1 and Player B is a 3.6. If you take 70% of Player A's rating and 30% of Player B's rating, you will get an average of 3.95. Therefore, this team will sign up for the 3.5-4.0 division.

Here is the formula: (Player A x .7) + (Player B x .3)

Unrated players may be allowed to play in divisions based on the tournament directors discretion. A DUPR account will still be required so scores can be recorded.

Players are required to use a paddle approved by either UPA or USAP. If a paddle is not approved by either UPA or USAP, then the player will need to change paddles to an approved one.

Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Important: After registering, teams have 3 days to register their partner. Teams that miss this deadline will be moved to the waitlist.

ESTIMATED division start times are listed but are subject to change based on how the brackets fill. Official start times will be provided 1 week before the tournament. In general, the estimated start times are within the general range (a few hours) of when your division will start.

Divisions can start as early as 7am and as late as 6pm.

In the interest of maintaining the tournament schedule, the Pickleball Director reserves the right to adjust scoring rules as needed. However, any adjustments will be announced and applied consistently across all matches.

Withdrawals before registration closes on March 23, 2025, will incur a $20 processing fee. Pickelballbracket service fees are non-refundable.

Withdrawals after registration closes on March 23, 2025 will not be refunded.

Prize Money for 4.5+ Division:

1st Place: $350

2nd Place: $150

3rd Place $100