NCPA National Collegiate Pickleball Championships

~ The Nationals format is different from our regionals format… It is essentially MLP Format + Singles. There is an emphasis on University vs. University match play. ~ ​OVERVIEW: ​​​​​D1 is exclusive to the top 64 teams that qualified at regionals. D2 is a challenger bracket and any college athlete can compete. Individual tournament. Exact

Regional Tournament Formats – At-A-Glance

There are 14 Regional Tournaments scheduled September-December 2024. 3 organizations (DUPR, NCPA and APP) are offering Regionals and Nationals for Collegiate Pickleball this year. As college pickleball clubs form their competitive teams, they are also considering which regionals to compete in. This chart is designed to help clubs understand the multiple tournament formats. Regional Formats

Co-Eds are the Newest Pickleball Demographic as College Clubs Proliferate Nationwide by Michael Popke

Just as pickleball has enhanced recreational programming opportunities in communities around the country, pickleball clubs are bouncing onto college and university campuses at a fast pace. This is a reposted article from www.sportsdestinations.com. CLICK HERE to read the full article.