National Junior Pickleball (NJP) Tour events are juniors-only pickleball tournaments for ages 8–18, built to give young athletes a fun, high-quality place to compete, meet new friends, and grow their game.
Divisions are organized by age and DUPR based skill levels, and formats are designed to maximize play—typically round-robin matches followed by medal-round playoffs—so every player gets meaningful court time.
NJP tournaments combine a welcoming, community-first environment with real competition, clear rules, and a polished event experience that helps players build confidence on and off the court.
REGISTRATION
We highly recommend playing all events for the best tournament experience—more matches, more learning, and the full NJP community vibe. As with most pickleball tournaments, players will pay a base registration fee plus a per-event fee.
FORMAT
The NJP Tour powered by JOOLA tournaments are designed specifically for juniors to compete against players of similar age and skill, creating both an exciting and balanced tournament experience.
* Each division follows a round-robin pool play format, leading to playoffs and medal rounds, so every player gets lots of play. Pool play games 1 to 15, win by 2. Semis and finals: 2/3 to 11 OR 1 to 15 depending on skill division.
* The top three finishers in every age/skill division and event will receive a medal.
* Every player also receives an event T-shirt, a swag bag packed with goodies, and an unforgettable weekend of pickleball fun!
DIVISIONS
Age Groups: 8-10 | 11-12 | 13-18
DUPR Skill Divisions: No DUPR-3.0 | 3.0-3.5 | 3.5-4.0 | ELITE 4.0-5.5
A free DUPR account is required for participation in NJP events.
All players will automatically be placed into Singles and Doubles divisions according to their DUPR rating.
Players may register as Free Agents for Team Competition within their DUPR Age & Skill division and find teammates within that division during Singles & Doubles day.
Individual DUPR minimums do not apply to players pre-registering with a complete Team.
Note: if a division has fewer than five players or teams, it may be combined with another closely matched group.
PRIZES
Prizes Medalists in every 3.5+ Age/Skill Division (Singles & Doubles) win premium sponsor prizes:
Gold: JOOLA Pro Paddle
Silver: Skechers Pickleball Footwear & JOOLA Backpack
Bronze: Notes to Self Socks & JOOLA Waterbottle
Placements & Partnerships
Initial Placement: Players are assigned to divisions based on their DUPR rating at the time of registration.
Pre-Event Review: Two weeks before the tournament, NJP will review and update all player DUPR ratings. If adjustments are required, changes will be made as space and format allow. Players will be notified of any updates.
Single-Event Ratings: If a player has a DUPR for only one event (Singles or Doubles), that same division will be applied to both events.
Doubles Eligibility
* Players are automatically registered into their DUPR division category for all events.
* Players may partner with a lower-rated player if they choose. Doubles teams compete in the oldest age group and highest skill division of the two players.
DUPR Account Creation
To create a DUPR Account for Juniors under 13
Go to https://dupr.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Select option “Account Creation for Child Under 13”
In the description enter: National Junior Pickleball (This will make sure they prioritize your account creation)
If you have any issues, please contact support@mydupr.com. NJP is not involved in DUPR account creation or management.
