NJP Championship Cup

NJP Championship Cup

October 16-19

Center Court Glendale  | 5960 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

* NJP Elite Division with $4k total payout + MiLP Dream Ticket

Registration NOW OPEN

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Get ready for the ultimate junior pickleball experience with NJP powered by JOOLA! This all-inclusive tournament offers everything young players need to make the most of their pickleball journey.

Features of NJP Regional tournaments

Junior Age/Skill Divisions
Round Robin Pool Play + Playoffs
Refereed Matches
Partner not required at sign up
Meet players & families from across the country & HAVE FUN!

All Inclusive Registration Fee for FOUR events: With a single registration fee, players gain entry to all events, including the Evaluation & Skills Clinic, Singles, Doubles, and a thrilling 4-player Team Competition. All players will also receive an event t-shirt, swag bag, and LOTS of pickleball play!

• $199 Early Registration (through 9/14)
• $225 Registration (9/15-10/5)
• $249 Late Registration (10/6-10/12)

Elite Division (cash prize eligible): Additional $100

Don’t miss this chance to compete, connect, and have an unforgettable weekend of Junior pickleball!

Elite Division $4,000 Cash Prize Payout

Elite Division Requirements

• 18U – Open Age
• Boys: 4.5+ Doubles, 4.5+ Singles
• Girls: 4.0+ Doubles, 4.0+ Singles
• Team: 2 boys/2 girls with a *minimum* combined Team DUPR of 18

Elite Gender Singles Payout

• $300 Gold
• $150 Silver
• $50 Bronze

Elite Gender Doubles Payout (2 players)

• $600 Gold
• $300 Silver
• $100 Bronze

Elite Team Competition Payout (4 players- 2 boys 2 girls)

• Gold: $400 Cash + Minor League Pickleball Team Dream Ticket entry (DUPR 18 or 20)
• Silver: Minor League Pickleball Team Dream Ticket entry (DUPR 18 or 20)
• Dream Ticket winners will compete in Minor League National Championships Open Age on Dec 6 & 7 in Dallas, TX

$1,000 Triple Crown Bonus! Win Gold in Elite Singles, Doubles and Team competition to receive a $300 bonus for $1,000 total prize money.

Registration NOW OPEN

Schedule of Events 

All events are included in the registration fee. Players may choose to withdraw from any event you cannot participate in, but to get the full benefit of the tournament weekend, we HIGHLY encourage attendance at all events.

• 10/16 Thursday 5:00-7:00 pm Skills Clinic & Evaluation
  • The Evaluation session is an integral part of the success of NJP. This session helps us verify the skill level of each player and that you should be playing in the correct skill level. Clinic portion gives players a change to practice skills, learn new drills and socialize with peers in their competitive divisions. Please make every effort to attend. Learn more in our FAQ section.
• 10/17 Friday – Gender Singles Competition
  • 8:00 am Check in opens, Start times vary
  • Divisions: Age, Skill AND Gender (boys OR girls)
• 10/18 Saturday – Doubles Competition
  • 8:00 am Check in opens, Start times vary
  • Age & Skill Co-Ed Doubles (Co-ed means any two players may compete together (two boys, two girls, one boy + one girl)
  • Elite Division ONLY: Gendered (Boys Doubles OR Girls Doubles)
• 10/19 Sunday – 4 player Team Competition
  • 8:00 am Check in, ALL teams begin at 9:00 am)
  • ALL Teams will play until 4:00 pm. Plan to stay until that time. If you leave before 4pm your team will forfeit your match and be at a disadvantage.
  • Teams are grouped into pools of 4 for round robin pool play. Pools consist of 4 or 5 teams with the most similar average age & skill. Learn more about Team Day in our FAQ section.
  • Non-elite teams- 4 players of any gender combination. Players do NOT have to all be in the same age & skill divisi
  • Elite teams ONLY– Teams need to include 2 boys and 2 girls and a combined team DUPR of at least 18. Some players may have a DUPR below 4.5, as long as the team total reaches the 18-point minimum.  Note: If a player is under the standard 4.5 threshold, they must email registration@nationaljuniorpickleball.com to request placement on an existing team. The Elite registration fee will still apply.

No partner? No problem!

About 50% of players, come to NJP with no partner or team in advance! NJP has a proven system designed to allow players to meet and get to know each other before committing to a partnership or team. Learn more about finding a partner in our FAQ section.

Junior Age/Skill Divisions

NJP powered by JOOLA events are thoughtfully designed for Juniors to compete against players of similar age AND skill levels, ensuring an exciting and balanced experience.

Age Groups

Ages 8-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18

Skill Divisions

Players will be required to connect a DUPR account in order to be entered into Intermediate or Advanced Divisions. They will automatically be registered into the singles or doubles division based on their DUPR.

• Recreational – No DUPR – 2.899 DUPR
• Intermediate – 2.900-3.500 DUPR
• Advanced –  3.501+
• Elite (18U Open Age)
  • Boys: 4.5+ Doubles, 4.5+ Singles
  • Girls: 4.0+ Doubles, 4.0+ Singles
  • Team: 2 boys/2 girls with a *minimum* combined Team DUPR of 18

Appealing your DUPR skill level

If you believe your DUPR is not accurate and would like to be considered for a different division, please email registration@nationaljuniorpickleball.com with: Full Player Name, NJP Event, Desired Division and Reasons for appeal.

A player’s overall DUPR/UTR/NJP player history will be the main determining factor in most cases. Appeals will be evaluated weekly and players will be notified of the final decision. Players appealing their skill level may be required to attend the Evaluation session. Any change in skill level (up or down) will be at the discretion of Registration Manager and Tournament Director with the goal of providing the best overall experience.

Hotel Information

Additional Tournament Questions? 

Check out our Tournament FAQ page for answers! Still have more questions? Email us at info (at) nationaljuniorpickleball.com.

Refund Policy

9/29/25– CANCELLATION DEADLINE: No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE. If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund, minus a $5 service processing fee.