MLP-style team tournament for high school students. Players can be from any high school.

Minor League Pickleball is an innovative team competition where teams of 4 players (2 women and 2 men) compete against each other in an engaging format, with twists on traditional match-ups and scoring for games, matches, and tiebreakers. Teams compete against each other in Matches using the MLPlay™ format:
MLPlay™ is an ingenious gameplay format that brings men and women together on a level playing court. In the MLPlay™ format team matches are composed of four 21-point games, one women’s doubles, a men’s doubles, and the final two games consisting of mixed doubles. If both teams are tied at 2-2 after the 4 games are played, they’ll go to a Dreambreaker™! In a Dreambreaker™ one person from each team plays singles against the other team’s player, switching players every four rallies until someone gets to 21 and wins by two points.

Saturday, April 12, 2024 – Pickleball Tournament at Wichita Country Club

EPIC Sponsorship Opportunities

• Men’s, Women’s & Mixed  2.5,3.0, 3.5, 4.0,  4.5 & 5.0 – 50+ 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, & 4.5+,   
•  50/50 Division (one player over 50 and one player under 50)  50/50 can be any gender.  Heroes Division for Military or First Responders (both players must qualify). 
• Round-Robin Format: 2 games to 11 points, win by 1 (Bonus pts. awarded for games and matches won)
• All matches will be self-officiated.
• Weekend schedule:
  • Friday after 3pm-  50/50 & Heroes Divisions
  • Saturday – Men’s & Women’s Doubles
  • Sunday – Mixed Doubles
• Round Robin: You will play matches back to back and each division will be complete in 4-5 hours.
• Entry deadline: This tournament has closed EARLY the last 3 times, enter early.

All divisions will be round robin format with either one group of players or multiple pools. You will play everyone in your group or pool. The combined skill divisions will have an upper and lower playoff bracket (min. 8 teams) depending on how you finish in your pool or round robin event. Playoff brackets will be 2 out of 3 matches time permitting.

• Online entry is the only method of entry and payment
• Division entry fees are $65 per person for 1st event, an additional $20 for a 2nd & 3rd event. You are only allowed to play in one division each day. No refunds after April 1, 2025 .

Inflatable Paddle Wars: The Ultimate Pickleball Battle

Get ready for the wildest pickleball event of the year! On Saturday, April 12th, join us for Inflatable Paddle Wars, where participants must wear inflatable costumes and battle it out on the court in a rotating partner format. Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or just looking to have a blast, this event guarantees tons of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!

Event Details:

• Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed
• Format: Rotating Partners – Keep the action fresh and exciting as you team up with different players throughout the event.
• Entry Fee: $20 per player
• Date: Saturday, April 12th
• Location: Sandbox at Goddard
• Costume Requirement: Each player MUST wear an inflatable costume!

Come for the inflatable hilarity, stay for the pickleball action! Don’t miss out on a day full of epic rallies, high-fives, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re in it to win it or just want to have a great time in your inflatable getup, Inflatable Paddle Wars promises to be an unforgettable event!

Wichita Premier Pickleball League

The league will take place over a four-month season, with matches held one Saturday night per month, culminating in an exciting championship event in July. Each matchday, teams will compete against two other teams, with the top two regular season teams advancing to the championship match.

📅 League Dates:

• April 12th – Regular Season Matches

• May 10th – Regular Season Matches

• June 14th – Regular Season Matches

• July 12th – Championship Week: Top Two Teams Compete for the Title!

📖 Match Format:

• Each match will consist of four games: a women’s match, a men’s match, and two mixed doubles matches.

• Standard scoring to 15, win by 2.

• If teams are tied after the four matches, a DreamBreaker will determine the winner. The DreamBreaker is a singles rotation match played using rally scoring to 21.

• Points System:

• Win: 3 points

• DreamBreaker Loss: 1 point

• Loss in 3 or 4 games: 0 points

All events will be hosted at Chicken N Pickle – Wichita, offering a great opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and support some of Wichita’s top pickleball players.

Whether you’re looking to compete, cheer on your favorite players, or get involved as a sponsor, there’s a place for you in the Wichita Premier Pickleball League!