In "King of the Court" pickleball, teams compete to win games and move up to the top, designated "King Court". Higher scores move up a court and lower scores move down. This fast-paced, continuous tournament ensures players get to play against varying skill levels. 

The beginner clinic is open to all ages. The first hour will be coached in small groups and the second hour will be open play with coaches rotating around the courts giving tips to maximize clinic skills.

Tournament will include 4 round robin games of 12 minutes each with a 3-minute break in between. Players will be seeded based on points scored for a single elimination tournament.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate and Intermediate + Players 

12:00 PM - check in, stretch, warm up

12:30 PM - opening remarks

12:45 PM - let the games begin!

3:30 PM - afternoon session concludes & winners announced

Reminders

Please wear athletic attire and non-marking court shoes. Paddles are available to borrow if need be.

Team Format

Open entry with flexible team composition - players can form single-gender teams or mixed-gender teams, with all teams competing in the same bracket regardless of composition. All players must be 18 or older.

Players are recommended to register with a partner. Dill Dinkers will do their best to match individuals with a partner, but it is not guaranteed.

Tournament Structure

Each session of tournament play will include 4 round robin games of 12 minutes each with a 3-minute break in between. Players will be seeded based on points scored for a single elimination tournament.