May 1-4 | Bounce Pickleball
1726 Reisterstown Rd | Pikesville, MD 21208
HOWEVER- If you would like to register, please email registration@NationalJuniorPickleball.com with the player name, age, DUPR ID and events they are able to participate in. NJP will respond and let you know which/if events we can enter them in- we’ll do our best!
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Get ready for the ultimate junior pickleball experience with NJP! This all-inclusive tournament offers everything young players need to make the most of their pickleball journey.
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!
Don’t miss this chance to compete, connect, and have an unforgettable weekend of Junior pickleball!
This 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.
The Franklin X-40 is the official ball of National Junior Pickleball tournaments.
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.
5/1 Thursday 5:00-7:00 pm Skills Clinic & Evaluation
5/2 Friday – Singles Competition (8:00 am Check in, Start times vary)
5/3 Saturday – Doubles Competition (8:00 am Check in, Start times vary)
5/4 Sunday – 4 player 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.
NJP events are thoughtfully designed for Juniors to compete against players of similar age AND skill levels, ensuring an exciting and balanced experience.
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.
Age Groups
Ages 8-12, 13-18
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+
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 Thursday 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.
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!
DoubleTree By Hilton Baltimore North/Pikesville
1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208, US
Discount Booking link *$139 Room Rate*
This hotel has direct hallway access to the Bounce Pickleball facility! Guests can enjoy a warm DoubleTree cookie on arrival, an onsite restaurant and complimentary self parking. There are many restaurants and stores within walking distance of the hotel. **NJP Staff Hotel**
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre
10101 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Discount Booking Link *$220 Room Rate available until 4/9/25*
Nestled within Metro Centre, just north of downtown Baltimore, Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre enjoys a prime central location. Nestled within the Metro Centre at Owings Mills, our hotel is near a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
If you prefer to call to make reservations, please contact the Marriott Central Reservations line and let the agent know they are booking in a group block, then reference the below group code Phone #: 800.228.9290 Group Code: NJP
Check out our Tournament FAQ page for answers! Still have more questions? Email us at info (at) nationaljuniorpickleball.com.
4/13/25– 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.
