The Dink Bowl
Registration closed
Ended February 15, 2026
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Address
Dink Club Pickle Ball Courts
10911 Southwest 112th Avenue, Kendall, FL 33176, United States of America
Events
Format: Set Partner Pool Play + Single Elimination Bracket, Set Partner Round Robin
Price: $55.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)
Description
🏆 The Dink Club Presents The Dink Bowl Pickleball Tournament – Febraury 19-22, 2026!
⏳ Last day to register or request a refund: February 15, 2026
Get ready for four days of thrilling competition, community, and fun at the Dink Club Pickleball Courts, located at the JCC Alper Miami (10855 SW 112th Ave, Miami, FL).
🎽 All registered teams receive free team shirts!
After registering, you’ll get a link via email to submit your shirt order.
📌 Multiple division play is allowed, but only if your divisions do not run back-to-back.
This event is DUPR-rated.
Tournament Eligibility Rules – DUPR Hard Caps
To ensure fair and balanced competition, all divisions in this tournament will follow strict DUPR hard-cap eligibility limits.
Combined DUPR Hard Caps (All Divisions):
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2.5 Division → Max Combined DUPR: 5.0
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3.0 Division → Max Combined DUPR: 6.0
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3.5 Division → Max Combined DUPR: 7.0
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4.0 Division → Max Combined DUPR: 8.0
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4.5 Division → Max Combined DUPR: 9.0
Teams may not exceed the combined cap at the time of registration, using each player’s current DUPR.
Junior Division will not be reported to DUPR>
Individual Player Cap (2.5 & 3.0 Only):
To prevent excessive skill imbalance within lower divisions:
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In the 2.5 division, no player may have a DUPR higher than 2.7
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In the 3.0 division, no player may have a DUPR higher than 3.2
If a player exceeds the individual cap, the team must register for the next division up.
Enforcement:
DUPR values will be verified at registration and may be rechecked prior to tournament play. Any team found to exceed either the combined cap or the individual cap (where applicable) will be moved to the appropriate division or disqualified at the tournament director’s discretion.
📅 Tournament Schedule
(Subject to change depending on division attendance)
⚠️ Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your match time.
If you are more than 10 minutes late, your first game will be forfeited.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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5:00 PM – 50+ Men's Open
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5:00 PM – Women's Singles Open
- 7:00 PM - Men's 4.5 & Under
Friday, February 20, 2026
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5:00 PM – Men's 2.5 & Under
- 5:00 PM - Women's 2.5 & Under
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7:00 PM – Mixed 4.0 & Under
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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7:00 AM – Women's 3.0 & Under
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10:00 AM – Men's 4.0 and Under
- 1:00 PM - Junior Division 10 years old & Under- Not reported to DUPR
- 1:00 PM - Junior Division 11-13 years old- Not reported to DUPR
- 1:00 PM - Junior Division 14- 16 years old- Not reported to DUPR
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4:00 PM – Mixed 2.5 & Under
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7:00 PM – Mixed 3.5 & Under
Sunday, February 22, 2026
- 7:00 AM – Men's 3.0 & Under
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10:00 AM – Men's Singles Open
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1:00 PM – Women's 3.5 & Under
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4:00 PM – Mens' 3.5 & Under
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7:00 PM – Mixed 3.0 & Under
Rules
🎾 Equipment
Matches will be played with LT Pro 48, the official ball of the PPA.
🏐 Pool Play
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All teams play a minimum of 4 games in their pool.
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Each pool play game is to 11 points, win by 1.
🏆 Playoffs
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Seeding is determined by:
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Wins/Losses
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Point differential
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Head-to-head
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Advancement:
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Top 4–6 teams move on to playoffs.
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If two pools are used, the top 3 from each pool advance.
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The #1 seed in each pool earns a first-round bye.
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Medals:
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Winners play for Gold/Silver
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Losers play for Bronze
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Playoff games: to 11, win by 2
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Medal matches: to 11, win by 2
Cancellation/Refund Policy
💵 Refund Policy
Refunds (minus a $5 technology fee and 3% processing fee) will be issued only for cancellations received by February 15, 2025.
No refunds after this date.
📝 Waiver & Consent
By registering, you agree to the waiver conditions provided.
Minors must have a guardian’s signature before entry.
🌦 Weather Policy
This is an outdoor tournament.
If weather or unforeseen circumstances interfere, we will make all reasonable efforts to continue play.
If brackets are in mid-play, decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
🔥 Don’t miss out on Miami’s premier pickleball event!
We can’t wait to see you on the courts for The Dink Bowl.



