NJP Doubles @ Chicken N Pickle – Glendale

NJP Doubles Tournament

Hosted by Chicken N Pickle – Glendale

9330 W Hanna Ln, Glendale, AZ 85305

April 18 & 19

Registration Now Open!

Get ready for an exciting weekend of junior pickleball at this NJP Doubles tournament, hosted at the vibrant Chicken N Pickle in Glendale, AZ! This unique event brings together young players ages 8-16 for a thrilling Co-Ed Doubles competition. With divisions for all skill levels, from recreational to advanced, there’s a place for everyone to shine on the court.

Features of NJP Doubles Tournament

• Age & Skill Divisions | Ages 8-16 | Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced
• Round Robin Format + Medal Round Playoffs
• Refereed Medal Matches
• Meet players & families from across the region and HAVE FUN!
• $45 per player registration. Registration closes: Monday, April 14

Registration Now Open!

Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 17- Player Clinic
6:00-7:00- Recreational/Intermediate Players, All ages
7:00-8:00- Advanced Players, All ages

Friday, April 18- 12U Divisions
12U Recreational-1:00pm Check In, 1:30 pm Start Time
12U Intermediate & Advanced – 2:30 pm Check In, 3:00 pm Start Time

Saturday, April 19 – Age 13-16 Divisions
Age 13-16 Recreational- 8:00am Check In, 8:30 am Start Time
Age 13-16 Intermediate & Advanced- 11:30am Check In, 12:00 pm Start Time

Tournament Format

• Age divisions are assigned based on the players age on the FIRST DAY of the tournament. Doubles events are Co-Ed, meaning boys and girls compete together and can be the same gender or mixed gender of any combination. 
• Doubles teams will play to the division of the oldest/highest skilled partner. 
• Divisions may be combined at the discretion of NJP to optimize player experience, based on final registration numbers.
• Each event will be round robin pool play with playoff rounds. Every player will play a minimum of four games.
• The top three finishers in every age/skill division and event will receive a medal.
• Franklin X-40 is the Official Tournament Ball. 
• Courts are climate controlled indoors with permanent nets.
• All players must have a (free) DUPR account before the start of the tournament. All matches are reported to DUPR.

Skill Level Definitions

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 – 2.89 DUPR
• Intermediate – 2.9-3.50 DUPR
• Advanced –  3.51+

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. 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.

More about DUPR Divisions & Tournaments

Tournament play is much different that recreational play, which is why a validated DUPR is important if you wish to play competitively. “I play 3.5 at open play” does not automatically translate into a 3.5 DUPR rated player. The good news is that if you are able to win all of your matches in your first DUPR rated tournament, you will have a DUPR to set you up to qualify for higher level tournaments in the future. DUPR ratings are needed for most levels of serious competition, so we’re glad that we’ll get you started on the right path at your first NJP tournament!

Refund Policy

4/6/25– 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.