NJP PickleCon

NJP PickleCon Doubles

August 9-10, 2025 | PickleCon Convention

KC Convention Center |  301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO 64105

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Get ready for an exciting weekend of junior pickleball at this NJP Doubles tournament in conjunction with PickleCon in Kansas City, MO! 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!
• $65 per player registration through 7/27. $75 Late Registration Fee (7/27-8/4)
• Registration closes Monday, August 4th

DON’T FORGET – You and your partner must purchase a Player Pass for PickleCon to be able to play in the tournament. PickleCon entry NOT included with NJP Registration.

PickleCon access passes may be purchased online in advance.

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

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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.

8/8 Friday – NJP Junior Player Clinic (Optional)

• 5:00- 6:00 pm – NJP Clinic- Meet up with juniors and their families to practice skills and experience the facility before competition.
• 6:00-8:00 pm- PickleCon Glow in the Dark Open Play (NOT organized by NJP)

8/9 Saturday – Ages 8-12 Doubles Competition Divisions

• 8:00 am Check in. Start times announced Monday, August 4. All matches finished by 4pm at the latest.
• Format: Co-Ed/Gender Neutral Doubles (this means 2 players of any gender combination may partner)
• Round Robin Pool Play plus Playoffs. Four game minimum guarantee.

8/10 Sunday – Ages 13-16 Doubles Competition Divisions

• 8:00 am Check in. Start times announced Monday, August 4. All matches finished by 4pm at the latest.
• Format: Co-Ed/Gender Neutral Doubles (this means 2 players of any gender combination may partner)
• Round Robin Pool Play plus Playoffs. Four game minimum guarantee.

Note: Players under 13 may play in the 13-16 division if they have a partner aged 13-16, as well as the 8-12 division with a different 12U partner. Please email registration@nationaljuniorpickleball.com to register for both divisions (two tournament registration fees apply).

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 Pickleroll in climate controlled indoors with temporary nets.
• All players must have a (free) DUPR account before the start of the tournament. All matches are reported to DUPR.

Junior Age/Skill Divisions

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
• Ages 13-16

Skill Level Definitions

• 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. 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!

Additional Tournament Questions? 

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

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Refund Policy

7/14/25– 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.