Life Time Kingwood | 20235 Sunny Shores Dr, Humble TX 77346
October 17-20, 2024
Get ready for the ultimate junior pickleball experience at the NJP Championship Cup! This all-inclusive tournament offers everything young players need to make the most of their pickleball journey. With a single registration fee, players gain entry to all events, including a Evaluation & Skills Clinic, Singles, Doubles, and a thrilling 4-player Team Competition. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt, a swag bag, and endless opportunities for pickleball play! Featuring divisions for all skill levels, beginners through advanced, across three age groups (12U, 14U, 18U), this juniors-only tournament ensures every player has a chance to shine.
Don’t miss this chance to compete, connect, and have an unforgettable weekend of pickleball! We highly encourage participation in all events to fully benefit from this tournament. Whether you’re aiming for a medal or just want to enjoy the camaraderie, the NJP Championship Cup is an event not to be missed!
All Inclusive Registration Fee! Registration Fee includes entry into ALL events- clinic & evaluations, singles, doubles and 4 player team event. All players will also receive an event t-shirt, swag bag, and LOTS of pickleball play!
Late Registration: $119 through (9/30-10/13)
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.
The Evaluation session is an integral part of the success of NJP. This session helps us verify the skill level of each player and that you should be playing in the skill level you have selected at registration, as you relate to the other players in that same level.
Please make every effort to attend. This is especially crucial if you don’t have a partner or team so you can get to know other palyers looking for partners and find someone that is a good fit!
It’s also a great opportunity to socialize with the players you’ll be spending the next few days with!
This 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 an exclusive Cup Trophy, with the Advanced Gold Medalists in each age division receiving a Championship Cup.
** SINGLES & DOUBLES EVENTS: GIRLS ONLY AGE/SKILL DIVISIONS WILL BE CREATED when a minimum of 5 girls AND 5 boys are registered. If less than 5 of each gender are registered for an age/skill division, it will remain co-ed, meaning boys and girls compete together. If gendered doubles divisions are created, Mixed Doubles partnerships (one boy, one girl) will be required to play in the Open division with all boy players.
Players on a team for the Team Competition 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).
This is an outdoor pickleball facility. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be relocated to indoor venues in the area. All participants must create a free DUPR account. All match results will be submitted to DUPR. Franklin X-40 is the Official Tournament Ball. Divisions may be combined at the discretion of NJP to optimize player experience, based on final registration numbers.
All players should select the skill level based on the descriptions below. However, each player will be evaluated during the Skill Clinic session Thursday evening prior to the start of the tournament to ensure correct placement (no sandbagging!). Please choose the level that best describes your experience.
Beginner – Familiar with the rules of pickleball and of side out scoring. Has played recreationally with friends and family. Can reliably hit the ball over the net and into the court. Little to no recorded DUPR matches.
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. Typically has a DUPR Doubles rating 2.5-3.5
Advanced – Can execute all skills with consistency and has advanced strategy knowledge. Likely extensive competitive tournament experience OR high level Junior tennis tournament experience. Typically has a DUPR Doubles rating 3.5+.
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 Thursday and 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 Thursday night AFTER SKILLS CLINIC 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.
This is the FAVORITE event of Juniors at NJP- get ready for fun! If you’ve never experienced Team Competition with rally scoring, it can seem a bit complicated at first, but it is actually easier than side out scoring once you play it. You can check out the Major League Pickleball (MLP) YouTube channel to see how the pros play it (note: some rules will differ, but the overall format is similar). Read complete Team Play & Rally Scoring Explanation & Rules.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help out with the National Junior Pickleball Southern regional to be held at Lifetime Kingwood from Thursday 10/17 through Sunday 10/20. 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 Houston area!
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Humble Atascocita
6909 Atascocita Road, Humble, Texas 77346
There are no special group rates or blocks arranged as this hotel. However, this location is near the venue and food options, as well as where NJP staff will be staying.
Check out our Tournament FAQ page for answers!
10/13/24 – CANCELLATION DEADLINE: No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund, minus a $5 service processing fee.