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NJP Joola Celebration

August 29 –  September 1

Primary Venue for all events:

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Secondary Venue for overflow Singles Pool Play:

Crush Yard Orlando
7840 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

To inquire about last minute spots, email re**********@**********************ll.com

 VIEW CURRENT PLAYER REGISTRATION

 

We’re looking for volunteers

Whether you can join us for one shift or the whole weekend, your time will directly help grow the sport for the next generation and create a lasting impact for these incredible young athletes. 

Volunteer Info & Sign Up Form

 

Celebrate Pickleball with JOOLA and NJP

National Junior Pickleball is proud to be a part of the 2025 JOOLA Celebration!

This is set to be the BIGGEST NJP Tournament in history with over 200 Juniors from across the country, plus international players from, Ecuador and South Korea joining the fun!

NJP powered by JOOLA is a Juniors-Only tournament is open to players aged 8-18 of all skill levels and will have a clinic & evaluation session (evening day 1), singles competition (day 2), doubles competition (day 3) and 4-player Team Competition (day 4).

Each division follows a round-robin format, leading to playoffs and medal rounds, so every player gets lots of play.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS WITH JOOLA

  • JOOLA Pickleball Junior Sponsorship- JOOLA representatives will be scouting the NJP tournament and awarding ONE player with the opportunity for a yearlong JOOLA Junior Player sponsorship! JOOLA will be looking for a young talent who aligns with their core values of inclusion, innovation, and inspiration- thus evaluating for exemplary sportsmanship, competitive spirit, and love for the game.
  • JOOLA Pro Player Exhibition– Monday 6:30-8:30p. All NJP participants and their families are invited to watch all of Team JOOLA compete in games and a special meet & greet opportunities.

 

Features of NJP Tour Events

  • 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

  • Evaluation & Skills Clinic
  • Gender Singles
  • Co-Ed Doubles
  • 4-player Team Competition

All players will also receive an event t-shirt and swag bag

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

 

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.

Friday, August 29-  Skills Clinic & Evaluation

  • 3:30 – Check In Opens

  • 4:30-5:45 – Ages 12U Player Orientation & Evaluation

  • 5:30- 5:45 – Ages 13+ Player Orientation

  • 5:45-6:45 – ALL Players Clinic

  • 6:45-7:30 – Ages 13+ Player Evaluation

 

Saturday, August 30 – Singles Competition

Sunday, August 31 – Doubles Competition (8:00 am Check in, Start times vary)

  • Format: Age, Skill, Co-Ed/Gender Neutral (2 players any gender)
  • Start Times announced Saturday evening one all player partnerships  and divisions are finalized.

 

Monday, September 1 – Team Competition (8:00 am Check in, ALL teams begin at 9:00 am)

  • Format: 4 Player Co-Ed/Gender Neutral (4 players any gender) Game format: Rally scoring
  • 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
  • 6:30-8:30 pm- JOOLA Pro Exhibition- All NJP participants and their families are invited to watch all of Team JOOLA compete in games and a special meet & greet opportunities



Doubles and Team events are Co-Ed, meaning boys and girls compete together and can be the same gender or mixed gender of any combination (example a team can have 3 boys and 1 girl OR 4 girls OR 2 boys 2 girls, or any other combination).


All players must have a (free) DUPR account before the start of the tournament. All singles and doubles matches are reported to DUPR, however Team Competition matches will NOT be reported.

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No partner? No problem!

Many players, if not most, 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.

 

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

 

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 Level Definitions

Recreational – No DUPR – 2.89

Intermediate – DUPR 2.9-3.49

Advanced –  DUPR 3.50+

Prizes for Age/Skill Advanced Division in Singles or Doubles

    • Gold: Joola Paddle and FREE entry into the NJP Championship Cup in October.
    • Silver: Skechers Pickleball Footwear
    • Bronze: Prime Swag

The top three finishers in every age/skill division and event will receive a medal.

To provide an optimal environment, we offer a variety of subdivisions for registration, but please note that any group with fewer than five participants may be combined with another closely matched age or skill division.

 

Hotel Information

Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center

6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Discounted hotel reservation block has ended. Please contact Gaylord Palms Hotel & Resort directly for availability and pricing.

 

Additional Tournament Questions? 

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

 

Refund Policy

8/10/25– 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 $25 service processing fee.

Early Bird Pricing ENDS Sunday, 8/31 for NJP Midwest Regional