Road to Minors (RTM) Tournament Series is a tournament series to provide a pathway for amateur players to qualify for one of D.C. Pickleball Team’s Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) DUPR 12-22 rosters. The top performing players in the RTM Series will have a chance to showcase their skills during the RTM Nationals at the end of the year. It will also allow players to build their DUPR profiles and gain valuable match play experience while being evaluated by the D.C. Pickleball Team coaching staff and front office.
RTM tournaments will be run across the nation including PickleRage in Glen Burnie which will host monthly RTM tournaments for all skill divisions from 3.0 to 4.5+.
Played in doubles format for mens, womens, and mixed divisions, all players sign up with a partner of their choice. Partners can change for every tournament.
RTM tournaments have different tiers: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each tier awards winners a different amount of points. Points are accumulated on an individual basis. There is no minimum or maximum number of tournaments you can play. The more tournaments you play and win, the more points you will accrue as an individual.
PickleRage in Glen Burnie will host Silver tier RTM tournaments.
RTM Point System
RTM Gold:
1st Place: 1000 points
2nd Place: 700 points
3rd Place: 400 points
4th Place: 200 points
5th Place: 100 points
6th Place: 50 points
RTM Silver:
1st Place: 700 points
2nd Place: 400 points
3rd Place: 200 points
4th Place: 125 points
5th Place: 75 points
6th Place: 25 points
RTM Bronze:
1st Place: 400 points
2nd Place: 250 points
3rd Place: 100 points
4th Place: 75 points
RTM Tournament Requirements:
1. All players must participate in at least two (2) RTM DUPR sessions before the RTM Regional Cup taking place this fall September/October (date TBD). These RTM DUPR sessions are listed under “tournaments” on pickleball.com and can be found by searching “RTM.”
You do NOT have to complete your 2 RTM DUPR sessions before you participate in an RTM tournament. You must only complete your 2 RTM DUPR sessions before the RTM Regional Cup taking place in the Fall.
2. All players must have an active DUPR account.
3. All players must join the following DUPR Clubs: PickleRage (Glen Burnie) and the DC Pickleball Team.
4. All players must join the “RTM Association” club on pickleball.com (a free membership) in order to have their points tracked on the RTM leaderboard.
RTM Tournament Format:
Format can vary depending on the number of teams registered for each division.
The following divisions will be offered at PickleRage Glen Burnie for the first tournament.
3.0-3.4 (Women’s/Men’s/Mixed)
3.4-3.9 (Women’s/Men’s/Mixed)
4.0-4.4 (Women’s/Men’s/Mixed)
4.5+ (Women’s/Men’s/Mixed)
**RTM DUPR sessions will be available throughout the year.
**RTM Tournaments will be held on a monthly basis.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Claim your tournament spot today!
RTM Regional Cup
Players with the most points in each skill division (e.g. 3.0-3.4, 3.5-3.9, 4.0-4.4, etc.) will qualify for the RTM Regional Cup at Glen Burnie in the fall (date TBD).
RTM National Cup
Winners from the RTM Regional Cup will be invited to participate in the RTM National Cup at Down the Line Sports Center in Annandale, VA, in November.
Staff and coaches from the DC Pickleball team will be present to scout potential players for their minor league DUPR 12-22 teams.
Winners chosen to represent the DC Pickleball team in the Minor Leagues will represent DCPT for the next calendar year. They will also get a wildcard ticket to The Dink Minor League National Tournament in December of this year. They will also have the opportunity to play other regional RTM winners.
RTM Series Perks
1. An opportunity to make the DCPT MiLP roster
2. Medalists will receive an RTM medal (1st, 2nd, 3rd place)
3. Sponsored giveaway items at each tournament.
4. Build your DUPR profile for D.C. Pickleball Team to track and evaluate as you make your way along the Road to Minors
5. A chance to win Major League Pickleball DC tickets by joining the DCPT & PickleRage DUPR Club accounts
For more information visit www.roadtominors.com