August 29 – September 1
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Don’t delay- space is limited and we expect this event to SELL OUT quickly!
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National Junior Pickleball is proud to be a part of the 2025 JOOLA Celebration! Get ready for an incredible weekend of competition, community, and exclusive JOOLA Pickleball experiences.
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, plus entry into the JOOLA Pro Exhibition Monday evening.
Don’t miss this chance to compete, connect, and have an unforgettable weekend of Junior pickleball!
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!
Prizes for Age/Skill Advanced Division in Singles or Doubles
The top three finishers in every age/skill division and event will receive a medal.
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.
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 5:30-7:30 pm Skills Clinic & Evaluation
Saturday, August 30 – Singles Competition (8:00 am Check in, Start times vary)
Sunday, August 31 – Doubles Competition (8:00 am Check in, Start times vary)
Monday, September 1 – Team Competition (8:00 am Check in, ALL teams begin at 9:00 am)
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!
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 DUPR
Familiar with the rules of pickleball and side out scoring. Has played recreationally with friends and family. Can reliably hit the ball over
the net and into the court.
Intermediate – 2.9-3.50 DUPR
Experience in local league and/or local tournament play. Has the ability to hit basic shots (dink, drop, drive, serve, overhead) on a
consistent basis.
Advanced – 3.51
Can execute all skills with consistency and has advanced strategy knowledge. Competitive tournament experience in local, regional and national tournament tours.
** If you believe your DUPR is not accurate and would like to be considered for a different division, email registration@nationaljuniorpickleball.com with reasons for appeal. Players will be required to attend the Friday evaluation session. Any change in skill level (up or down) will be at the discretion of Evaluators and Tournament Director with the goal of providing the best overall experience to all players. DUPR ratings will be validated before the skills & evaluation sessions. **
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.
Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center
6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
JOOLA has a special block of rooms for players at the hotel. The discounted rate is $149 per night plus a $45 resort fee and tax. Please use this link to book your room: https://book.passkey.com/go/JOOLA2025.
These events are run by JOOLA, not NJP, and are primarily geared towards adult players. The JOOLA Celebration Team event will run at the same time as NJP. Parents of NJP players may participate in the JOOLA Team tournament, however play schedules may conflict and you may not be able to watch your child compete and your child may have to wait around while you play (instead of enjoying the amazing water park!). We recommend ensuring two parents/guardians attend if one chooses to play in JOOLA Celebration Team event.
JOOLA Celebration Registration Now Open!
JOOLA Celebration Team Tournament | August 29-September 1
JOOLA Celebration Clinics | September 2-4
Additional Tournament Questions?
Check out our Tournament FAQ page for answers! Still have more questions? Email us at info (at) nationaljuniorpickleball.com.
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 $5 service processing fee.
