NJP @ PickleCon KC
PickleCon @ KC Convention
301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO 64105
Location:
PickleCon @ KC Convention
301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO 64105
Events:
Friday: Open Play
Saturday: Co-Ed Doubles
Sunday: 4 Player Team
Ages:
8-18
Registration:
$75 Registration + $30/event +
$50 PickleCon Weekend Pass
MiLP Dreamticket
GOLD medal team in each division receive Dream Ticket to MiLP Champs (Feb 2027)
Registration now open on pickleballtournaments.com!
We’re excited to bring the NJP Tour to PickleCon, featuring a doubles and 4-player team event with rally scoring where players build their own squad and rep their training crew, academy, or home club.
SCHEDULE
- Friday 4:00-6:00- Team Social and open play | 5:00-9:00 PM PickleCon Kickoff Party
- Saturday- Co-Ed Doubles (2 players, any gender combo). Round Robin Pool Play + Playoffs
- Sunday- 4 player team event (4 players, any gender combo). Round Robin Pool Play + Medal Rounds
>> Minor League Championships Dream Ticket QUALIFIER <<
Gold medal team in each TEAM Division (DUPR 12, 16 and 22) will win Dream Ticket for entry into Minor League Championships (February 26-28, Arizona). Earning a Dream Ticket means your team doesn’t need to rely on national leaderboard points or wild card bids. You’ve punched your ticket to straight to Minor League Championships and your shot at $100,000+ in prize money and national recognition.
Registration & Pricing
Registration is now available on PickleballTournaments.com
Format
- Each division follows a round-robin format, leading to playoffs and medal rounds, so every player gets lots of play!
- The top three teams in every age/skill division and event will receive a medal.
Every player also receives an event T-shirt, a swag bag packed with goodies, and an unforgettable weekend of pickleball fun!
Event Registration
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$125 Per Player (players must form teams of 4)
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Additional $50 PickleCon Admission pass required per player (purchase separately). One 3-day Spectator Pass per player included with NJP player pass (for accompanying adult). PickleCon passes available for purchase here.
The NJP Tour powered by JOOLA tournaments are designed specifically for juniors to compete against players of similar age and skill, creating both an exciting and balanced tournament experience. To ensure fair play and full divisions, NJP offers a variety of age groups and skill levels.
Please note: if a division has fewer than five players or teams, it may be combined with another closely matched group.
Team Format
Teams of 4 players are broken into divisions based on their total combined DUPR rating to compete against each other in four 15-point games.
If a division has fewer than four, it may be combined with another closely matched group.
Team Match Structure (4 Doubles Games)
* Each player competes twice with different partners
* No player may have the same partner twice within a round.
* Each player must play once in G1/G2 and once in G3/G4
* If games are tied 2-2, tie break will be a 15 point Singles Showdown (singles points, rotating players every 4 rallies).
Scoring, Timing & Warm‑Up
* Rally scoring to 15, win by 2; switch at 11
* Timeouts: One 1‑minute timeout per game; 1‑minute side‑change timeout.
* Continuous points: no freeze; no win‑on‑serve requirement.
* Pool play: All four games are played regardless of the team match score.
Pools, Seeding & Finals
* Pool Play: Round‑robin pool play within division pool. There may be multiple pools per division.
* Seeding will be based on aggregate Team DUPR.
* Finals: Teams seeded #1 & #2 after pool play compete for Gold/Silver. Teams seeded #3 & 4 compete for Bronze/4th. Seeding based on pool play results.
Team Formation
* Age/Skill Teams may consist of 4 players of any gender combination.
* At time of registration, each player’s DUPR will be added together to determine the total team DUPR for division assignment. Two weeks prior to event competition, NJP will review total Team DUPRs and reserves the right to make division adjustments if a Team’s DUPR aggregate changes significantly.
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026
The NJP Team Showdown will be a high-energy, 4-player team event featuring rally scoring and tons of team spirit. Players rep their club, academy, or crew across a full weekend of action. Teams are grouped by age (8–12 or 13–18) and total team DUPR, ensuring fair and competitive matchups. Whether you’re building skills or dominating the fast game, there’s a place for your squad.
Schedule
Friday 4:00-6:00- Team Social and open play | 5:00-9:00 PM PickleCon Kickoff Party
Saturday- Start Times Vary | Co-Ed Doubles (2 players, any gender combo). Round Robin Pool Play + Playoffs
Sunday- All Players- 9am-4 pm | 4 player team event (4 players, any gender combo). Round Robin Pool Play + Medal Rounds | ALL PLAYERS need to plan to stay until 4:00pm.
7/24 Friday Team Social + Open Play & PickleCon Kickoff Party
Friday kicks off with a Team Social and open play. It’s super laid-back: teams can meet each other, hop on court, warm up, and start the friendly rivalries early. It’s the perfect way to ease into a big weekend of play.
4 pm-6pm- Team Social & Open Play
5 pm – 9 pm: PickleCon Kickoff Party
Celebrate the start of PickleCon! Enjoy music, vendors, food trucks and festivities.
7/25 Saturday – CoEd Doubles
- 8:00 am Check in opens, Start times varyAge & Skill: Co-Ed Doubles (two players, any gender combo)
- Doubles results are reported to DUPR
- Players are automatically registered into their DUPR division category for all events.
- Players may partner with a lower-rated player if they choose. Doubles teams compete in the oldest age group and highest skill division of the two
Partner Availability
NJP will make every effort to place players with a Doubles partner or Team Day team when needed. However, partner and team placement is not guaranteed and based on player availability. If NJP is unable to place a player with a suitable partner or team, the player will be withdrawn from that event and issued a refund for that event only. The player may still compete in any other events for which they are registered and eligible. NJP’s placement decisions are final.
Partner / Team Assignment
Once a player receives a Doubles partner assignment or Team Day team assignment from NJP staff, that assignment is considered final. A player who withdraws after receiving an assigned partner or team are subject to the following penalties:
First Offense: Formal written warning, forfeiture of all NJP Tour Ranking Points earned at that tournament, and prohibition from registering without a confirmed partner or team at the player’s next NJP Regional event.
Second Offense: Six-month suspension from all NJP events, camps, and experiences.
7/26- 4 player Team Competition
Check-In: 8:00 am
Schedule: All matches begin at 9:00 am and all teams play through 4:00 pm. ALL PLAYERS need to plan to stay until 4:00pm. Leaving early forfeits matches and disadvantages your team.
Format: 4 players, any gender combination. Players do not have to be in the same age/skill division. Most players form teams on Saturday during or after doubles competition.
Team Divisions
- Individuals are registered into divisions by Doubles DUPR. Once formed, teams are seeded by total team DUPR.
- Teams can have any combination of genders (all boys, all girls, 3 boys/1 girl, etc)
- Team Day results are NOT reported to DUPR.
- At time of registration, each player’s DUPR will be added together to determine the total team DUPR for division assignment. Two weeks prior to event competition, NJP will review total Team DUPRs and reserves the right to make division adjustments if a Team’s DUPR aggregate changes significantly.
Grab three friends, pick a team name and lock in your spot. Ready to build your squad?
Any division with less than 4 teams will be combined with closest matched skill level.
Team Match Structure (4 Doubles Games)
- Each player competes twice with different partners
- No player may have the same partner twice within a round.
- Each player must play once in G1/G2 and once in G3/G4
- If games are tied 2-2, tie break will be a 15 point Singles Showdown (singles points, rotating players every 4 rallies).
Scoring
- Rally scoring to 15, win by 2; switch at 11
- Timeouts: One 1‑minute timeout per game; 1‑minute side‑change timeout.
- Continuous points: no freeze; no win‑on‑serve requirement.
Junior Age & Skill Divisions
The NJP Tour powered by JOOLA tournaments are designed specifically for juniors to compete against players of similar age and skill, creating both an exciting and balanced tournament experience.
To ensure fair play and full divisions, NJP offers a variety of age groups and skill levels.
Please note: if a division has fewer than five players or teams, it may be combined with another closely matched group.
Format
Each division follows a round-robin format, leading to playoffs and medal rounds, so every player gets lots of play!
The top three finishers in every age/skill division and event will receive a medal.
Doubles Skill Divisions
All players will automatically be placed into Singles and Doubles divisions according to their DUPR rating. A free DUPR account is required for participation in NJP events.
Doubles DUPR Skill Divisons:
- 0-3.0
- 3.0-4.0
- 4.0-5.9
Placements & Partnerships
Initial Placement: Players are assigned to divisions based on their DUPR rating at the time of registration.
Pre-Event Review: Two weeks before the tournament, NJP will review and update all player DUPR ratings. If adjustments are required, changes will be made as space and format allow. Players will be notified of any updates.
Single-Event Ratings: If a player has a DUPR for only one event (Singles or Doubles), that same division will be applied to both events.
Doubles Eligibility
- Players are automatically registered into their DUPR division category for singles and doubles. Team Divisions will be determined after all teams have formed.
- Players may partner with a lower-rated player if they choose. Doubles teams compete in the oldest age group and highest skill division of the two players.
Team Skill Divisions
Teams are placed by total team DUPR. Whether your group is still learning strategy or living in the fast hands world, there’s a place for your squad.
At time of registration, each player’s DUPR will be added together to determine the total team DUPR for division assignment. Two weeks prior to event competition, NJP will review total Team DUPRs and reserves the right to make division adjustments if a Team’s DUPR aggregate changes signficantly.
Grab three friends, pick a team name and lock in your spot. Ready to build your squad?
- Max team aggregate: 12.300
- Max player rating: 3.100
- Team can have any combination of genders (all boys, all girls, 3 boys/1 girl, etc)
DUPR 16 (4 Players, Any Gender)
- Max team aggregate: 16.300
- Max player rating: 4.100
- Teams can have any combination of genders (all boys, all girls, 3 boys/1 girl, etc)
- Max team aggregate: 22.000
- Max player rating: 5.600
- Teams can have any combination of genders (all boys, all girls, 3 boys/1 girl, etc)
Any division with less than 4 teams will be combined with closest matched skill level.
DUPR Account Creation
To create a DUPR Account for Juniors under 13
Currently DUPR requires extra verification for Junior accounts under age 13.
- Go to https://dupr.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
- Select option “Account Creation for Child Under 13”
- In the description enter: National Junior Pickleball (This will make sure they prioritize your account creation)
- If you have any issues, please contact support@mydupr.com. NJP is not involved in DUPR account creation or management.
To create a DUPR account for Juniors ages 13-18:
- Visit DUPR.com to create an account using the player’s email address. DO NOT use a parent’s email.
No Partner? No Problem!
Swag & Prizes
>> Minor League Championships Dream Ticket QUALIFIER <<
Gold medal team in each division (DUPR 12, 16 and 22) will win Dream Ticket for entry into Minor League Championships (February 26-28, Arizona). Earning a Dream Ticket means your team doesn’t need to rely on national leaderboard points or wild card bids. You’ve punched your ticket to straight to Minor League Championships and your shot at $100,000+ in prize money and national recognition.
Every NJP player is treated like a champion—before the competition even begins!
Prizes for all PickleCon DOUBLES Divisions
Prizes Medalists in every Doubles Division at Picklecon win premium sponsor prizes:
Gold: JOOLA Paddle
Silver: Skechers Pickleball Footwear
Bronze: Notes to Self Socks
Player Swag
- Custom event t-shirt designed by The Third Shot
- Swag bag loaded with sponsor goodies from JOOLA, Franklin, Skechers, Locklaces, and more!
About PickleCon
PickleCon is the ultimate all-inclusive pickleball experience, uniting players, fans, and the businesses driving the sport. Each year, over 350,000 square feet is transformed into a vibrant pickleball hub featuring tournament and open play, pro-ams, exhibitions, clinics, skill challenges, a vendor village, networking opportunities, and social events. It’s a space for players of all ages to dive into the excitement of pickleball—and for brands and professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you’re a family seeking fun or a business ready to shine, PickleCon is your pickleball paradise!
Venue & Hotel
Tournament Venue
Kansas City Convention Center
301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO 64105
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Additional Info & Policies
NJP Team Showdown – Reported DUPR
- All players must have a (free) DUPR account before the start of the tournament. All Team Showdown Matches will be reported to DUPR.
Additional Tournament Questions?
Check out our Tournament FAQ page for answers! Still have more questions? Email us at info (at) nationaljuniorpickleball.com.
Refund Policy
7/5/26– CANCELLATION DEADLINE: No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE.
If you withdraw before the cancellation deadline, you will be issued a full refund, minus a $25 service processing fee.
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