Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center (Indoor Pickleroll Courts)
6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746.
Friday, August 30 – Sunday, September 1
** ALL DIVISIONS ARE FULL! If you would like to be waitlisted, please email info@nationaljuniorpickleball.com with player name, skill, and birthdate. **
NJP will be hosting a Juniors Only tournament in partnership with the JOOLA Pickleball Celebration! Adult players of NJP participants also receive a discount on the JOOLA Team Championship registration.
All Inclusive Registration Fee! Registration Fee includes entry into ALL events- singles, doubles and 4 player team event. All players will also receive an exclusive NJP JOOLA event t-shirt, swag bag, and LOTS of pickleball play!
Registration closes Sunday 8/25 or when capacity is reached. We expect to sell out, so register now to secure your spot.
Early Bird Registration: $85 (through 7/28)
Registration: $99 (7/29- 8/11)
Late Registration: $119 through (8/12-25)
All events are included in Registration Cost. You 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.
8/29 Thursday- 4-6 pm – Player Early Check In (Optional)
8/30 Friday – Singles Competition
8/31 Saturday – Doubles Competition
9/1 Sunday – 4 player Team Competition
NJP’s Juniors-Only tournament is open to players aged 8-18 of all skill levels and will have singles, doubles and 4-player team events. Each event will be round robin pool play with medal round playoffs. The top three finishers in each division will receive a medal.
All events are Co-Ed, meaning boys and girls compete together. Doubles and 4-Players teams 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). Complete Team format and rules available here.
All matches will be played on Pickleroll courts in a temperature controlled, indoor facility. Watch the venue preview video!
JOOLA representatives will be scouting the NJP Junior Showcase 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.
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Champions Prize: Take home the Gold in 12U, 14U or 18U Advanced Singles or Doubles and win a JOOLA paddle!
Every player receives a swag bag included with registration! Exclusive NJP X JOOLA Tshirt, Custom MyPadL band, JOOLA Towel, JOOLA Hat, Locklaces, Pickleroll Sunglasses, NJP X Pickleball Superstore bag tag & discount code, Jigsaw Pickleball Cocktail Electrolytes
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Discount Rate Booking Link | $144/night + $38 Resort Fee
*Book by August 4th for guaranteed discounted rate*
JOOLA has reserved a discounted room block for all NJP & Pickleball Celebration registrants at the amazing Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. Hotel Parking is $35.00 per day for self-parking and $47.00 per day for valet parking. Watch the venue preview video!
Walk to the courts, restaurants and resort amenities, or take a short drive to Disney or Epcot! Complimentary hotel shuttle is available to Disney Springs and other attractions. The resort offers family-friendly entertainment and activities, restaurants, and breathtaking gardens under glass atriums. An exclusive amenity for resort guests, Cypress Springs Water Park will thrill your whole family (included with hotel stay- no additional fees!). It features a zero-entry swimming pool, multi-level tree house playground, racing slides, a drop slide and a double FlowRider.
All players should select the skill level based on the descriptions below. Please choose the level that best describes your experience.
Novice – 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 – Experience in local league and/or event play. Has the ability to hit basic shots (dink, drop, drive, serve, overhead) on a consistent basis.
Advanced – Can execute all skills with consistency and has advanced strategy knowledge. Likely extensive competitive tournament experience OR high level Junior tennis tournament experience.
NJP events are designed to allow players to meet and get to know each other before committing to a partnership or team. Players can sign up for the tournament with or without a doubles partner or team. Players needing partners will have opportunities to meet and play with others onsite on Friday, then notify the tournament director once a mutual partnership/team has been formed. Partnerships must be formed by 7pm the day prior to the event. In the event you don’t select a partner or team, NJP will select one for you.
Estimated event times are listed above in Event Schedule. Divisions and start times will NOT be finalized until Monday night prior due to the unknown skill level of many Juniors. Please do not make any other firm commitments during this weekend as start times may vary. The match will be forfeited if the player is not present when it is ready to begin. If the event is Doubles or Team, you will be letting them down and risk them also forfeiting their matches.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help out with the National Junior Pickleball! We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities from check-in helpers to pod managers and referees! Full details on volunteer jobs, shifts and more are available via our Volunteer Interest form. Please share with anyone who may be interested in volunteering their time to support the growth of Junior pickleball in the greater Orlando area!
August 30 – September 1
NJP Adult Player Special Rate: $899 per team of 3-5 or $299 per individual registration
Includes choice of FREE JOOLA paddle or Pro Bag and event Tshirt
Adults want to get out onto the court too? JOOLA Team Championships will be taking place in the same venue as NJP. Teams of 3-5 players will compete in a minimum of 6 Team matches over 3 days. JOOLA is offering discount to parents of NJP Juniors! By entering the discount code contained in your NJP confirmation email, you and your NJP friends can compete to win the championships while your kids compete on courts nearby!
If you are planning to turn your experience into a vacation, JOOLA has partnered with Visit Kissimmee to provide registrants with special discounts on local attractions like Universal Studios, Disney World and other experiences! In order to book your tickets, please use this link: https://kgstix.com/joolapickleball/. If you need assistance, please contact Visit Kissimmee’s customer service line at 321-939-2057.
Check out our Tournament FAQ page for answers! You can also email us at info@nationaljuniorpickleball.com.
8/25 – If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund, minus a $5 service processing fee. CANCELLATION DEADLINE: No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.
Though we will make every effort to refund in the event of a cancellation, no refunds will be **guaranteed** due to the cancellation of an event due to Acts of God or Nature, war, civil commotion, fire, flood or other casualty, government regulations, unusually severe weather, or other causes beyond NJP’s reasonable control.
