LA Mad Drops 2026 MiLP Qualifier (PowerPlay PB)
Registration closed
Ended March 11, 2026
Events
Format: 4-person Team Format
Price: $50.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)
Description
LA Mad Drops 2026 MiLP Qualifier Series
(Play for LA)
Date: March 15th, 2026
Location: PowerPlay Pickleball in Carson, CA
Entry Fee: $50 per player
Ball: Vulcan VPRO FLIGHT
Event Overview
This isn’t just another tournament, it’s your chance to represent LA!
The “Play for LA” MiLP Qualifier is part of a five-event series taking place from March-May 2026 across Southern California. Division champions from each qualifier advance to the Mad Drops Finals.
Winners from the Finals will earn official MiLP roster spots and the opportunity to represent the Los Angeles Mad Drops at national MiLP events.
Division Winners → Advance to the Mad Drops Finals
Finals Winners → Become Official LA Mad Drops MiLP Rostered Players
If you’re looking to compete in a true team format with something real on the line, this is it!
Team Format
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Teams of four players
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2 men
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2 women
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DUPR-based placement
Event Schedule
Morning (8am Start)
DUPR 18
DUPR 16
DUPR 14
Afternoon (3pm Start)
DUPR 20
DUPR 22
Looking For A Team?
Swish offers a solution for those looking for a team or partner! Please follow the steps below if you are interested in competing in our qualifiers but need a team!
Step 1: Click the registration link for the qualifier you’d like to attend. This will take you to the Swish registration platform. Once there, click on the “Players” tab.
Step 2: Scroll down to find the DUPR division you want to enter. Click “Looking for a Partner.”
Step 3: Enter your information so other players who are also looking for partners can contact you.
Step 4: Reach out to [email protected] to let us know you’re looking for a team or partner!
What You’re Playing For
If your team wins the Finals, you will:
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Become an official rostered Minor League LA Mad Drops player
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Receive official team uniforms and gear
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Represent LA at select MiLP / MLP events:
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May 22–25 — Dallas, TX @ Pickler Universe
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July 16–19 — Newport Beach, CA @ TTC Newport
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August 13–16 — San Diego, CA @ Barnes Tennis Center
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Train, connect, and compete with support from the LA Mad Drops organization
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Meet and warm up with our players and staff
Earn Your Spot! Play for LA!
Rules
Rules and Additional info
Best â…— wins the match
Game 1 - Women's Doubles.
One game to 21 (rally scoring) Switch sides at 11
Game 2 - Men’s Doubles
One game to 21 (rally scoring) Switch sides at 11
Game 3 - Mixed Doubles 1
One game to 21 (rally scoring) Switch sides at 11
Game 4 (if needed) Mixed Doubles 2
One game to 21 (rally scoring) Switch sides at 11
If series is tied 2-2 it goes to what is called a "dreambreaker"
What’s a Dreambreaker
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Singles only
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Rally scoring (every point counts, no side-out scoring)
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Each player rotates every 4 points
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First team to 21 points wins
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You must win by 1 (not 2)
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You must win ON YOUR serve
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Switch sides at 11
4 teams division: double round robin (or single RR + finals)
6 teams division: single round robin- top 2/4 playoffs
8-10 teams division: split into 2 pools, then bracket/playoffs
During bracket play, teams can opt out of playing the 4th game if one team has won the match with 3 consecutive game wins.
DUPR Divisions:
DUPR 22 (team total 22.999)
DUPR 20 (team total 20.300 or 20.999)
DUPR 18 and 18 50+ (team total 18.300)
Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 5.10 to play in DUPR 18
DUPR 16 and 16 50+ (team total 16.300)
Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.60 to play in DUPR 16
DUPR 14 and 14 50+ (team total 14.300)
Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.10 to play in DUPR 14
DUPR 12 and 12 50+ (team total 12.300)
Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 3.60 to play in DUPR 12
NR (Not Rated) Assignments:
DUPR 12: 3.0
DUPR 14: 3.5
DUPR 16: 4.0
DUPR 18: 4.5
DUPR 20: 5.0
Format Review
1 timeout per game, per team, in addition to the end-change timeout. Timeouts are ONLY ONE MINUTE LONG.
Once a match starts, there is ONLY TWO minutes in between all games. This means, once the women’s doubles game ends, the men’s doubles game must start in TWO minutes. Subsequently, once the men’s doubles game ends, the first mixed game must start in TWO minutes, and so on. No additional warm-up times are allotted.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Refunds cannot be issued once the registration deadline has passed. This policy helps ensure fairness for all participants and allows us to effectively plan and deliver a high-quality event.
In the event of an emergency that you believe warrants special consideration, you may submit a written request for review by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]
