Welcome to the second annual Summer Slam & Jam Pickleball Tournament and Live Music Festival - presented by Joola and Experience Maple Grove - a summer weekend of festivities, featuring Minnesota’s largest pickleball tournament, live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks.

Competitive Play

- Divisions for all skill levels, with smaller skill gaps (.25 in most cases) for more competitive play

- The tournament begins with Round Robin Pool Play at a brand new 18-court outdoor facility (Lakeview Knolls Park), just 5 minutes from Pints & Paddle.

- All teams advance to the same day single-elimination bracket at Pints & Paddle. Top teams will compete in our championship bracket while bottom teams will play in our friendship bracket.

- Both facilities located in Maple Grove, MN. Less than 5 minutes apart.

- All teams get a minimum of 6 games.

- All divisions start and finish IN A SINGLE DAY.

- All games recorded to DUPR. Proper division placement will be strictly enforced.

Post-Game Fun

- Relax and watch the championship matches, courtside or from our second floor mezzanine.

- Enjoy delicious food and drinks at the attached Pints & Paddle's taproom, featuring 78 self-serve taps and a scratch-made American kitchen.

- Unwind on the spacious patio with live music playing in the afternoon and evening.

- Traveling in for the tournament? We have preferred rates with local hotels.

There is More

- Thursday Night Pro MLP Showdown: Professional teams will battle it out in a one-night tournament with a $2,000 prize on the line.

- Pro Divisions Friday and Saturday: Watch the best of the best compete for a shot at the $3500 prize purse (FOR EACH DIVISION) in the Pro Divisions on Friday (Mixed) and Saturday (Mens / Womens) night.

- Live Music: Get ready for an amazing line-up of live music. We're thrilled to announce our headliners for each night, and details about our opening acts will be shared shortly.

> Friday: GB Leighton (Headliner)

> Saturday: Anderson Daniels (Headliner)

> Sunday: Mike Bustin (Headliner)

Pricing

- Before June 1: $50 for first bracket, $45 for second bracket

- Before July 1: $55 for first bracket, $45 for second bracket

- Before August 1: $60 for first bracket, $45 for second bracket

- Before August 12: $65 for first bracket, $45 for second bracket

Pro events are an additional $40 per event, going directly to the prize pool.

All registrations have a $5 pickleball brackets fee.

After registering, teams have 7 days to register their partner. Teams that miss this deadline will be moved to the waitlist.

DUPR: DUPR rating will be required during signup for any division. No exceptions. All players must play in the correct division according to their DUPR. All scores will be recorded (expect for Pro divisions).

To determine the correct division for your pickleball team, we use a combination of your team's DUPR rating and a limit on the higher-rated player. Here's how it works

1. Team Rating: A team rating is calculated using 80% of the higher-rated player's rating plus 20% of the lower-rated player's rating.

2. Division Fit: Your team's rating must fall within the established rating range of a division to qualify for it.

3. Top Player Limit: The higher-rated player on the team cannot be more than 0.1 rating points above the top of the division's rating range.

Example Team Rating: Player A is a 4.05 and Player B is a 3.62, the team rating is (4.05 x .80) + (3.62 x .20) = 3.964

This team could play in the 3.75 - 4.0 division, because 1) the team rating is within those bounds and 2) the top player (4.05) is less than .1 above 4.0, the top of the division limit.

There are a few known DUPR issues that will be also considered.

1. Zero-Game Bug: A DUPR bug sometimes assigns a rating to players with no recorded games.

2. DUPR Reliability Score: If the Players DUPR Reliability Score is below 60, that rating is considered by DUPR to be unreliable - we encourage players to record more games if this is the case but we may take into account previous tournament placement for these situations (moving teams up or down divisions).

If there are any questions about how to calculate your team rating or which division you should be in, please reach-out to blake@pintsandpaddle.com and we will help get you placed. If you notice teams / players in the wrong division, feel free to flag as well. We are committed to making this tournament fair and competitive for all players.

Unrated players may be allowed to play in divisions based on the tournament directors discretion. A DUPR account will still be required so scores can be recorded.

If your DUPR rating changes in a way that changes the division you should be playing in after registering, please reach out to the tournament director. We will be performing periodic DUPR checks and moving teams to the correct divisions. Your team may be moved to a waitlist if your division has to be changed due to incorrect DUPR ratings. If your DUPR rating is right on the border, we suggest you signup for the HIGHER division to avoid getting moved up and put on a waitlist.

Volunteers: Interested in helping out for the event? We are looking for court monitors to make this event run smoothly. All volunteers will receive a volunteer T-Shirt, FREE meal post shift, a discounted, $20 entry to Slam & Jam Tournament (or CourtReserve Credit) and access to our VIP area (FREE food, drinks) for the Thursday night Pro MLP Showdown. Submit your interest at https://forms.gle/EjeeCF6cdxKoRbez6

Out of Town Players

- Discounted hotel rates: You can find those rates (must use the group code) under Travel Information on Pickleball Tournaments or on our website, www.SlamAndJamMN.com.

- Ambassador: Interested in bringing a large group of players from your out of town club or facility? Reach out to blake@pintsandpaddle.com about our Out of Town ambassador program - You can earn rewards and discounted rates for your group.

Format

- Round robin games will be played to 11 points, win by 2.

- Winner bracket games will be played to 15 points, win by 2

- Friendship bracket games will be to 11, win by 1.

- 3rd place game will be best 2 / 3, play to 11, win by 2.

- The championship game will be best 2 / 3, play to 11, win by 2.

Prizes given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and the friendship winner. Champions prize packages include a Joola Gen 3 paddle.

In the interest of maintaining the tournament schedule, the Pickleball Director reserves the right to adjust scoring rules as needed. However, any adjustments will be announced and applied consistently across all matches.

Professional filming and photography will occur during this tournament. By participating, you grant Pints & Paddle permission to use any resulting footage for promotional and marketing materials.

Divisions can start as early as 7am and as late as 6pm. The specific division times will be released at roughly 2 weeks before the event, once registration numbers have been finalized.

Before August 1st: 100% refund

After August 1st : No refunds

Prize Money for Pro Divisions. The following purses are for a full field of 24 teams. Purses will be prorated based on the number of teams entered.

Mixed

1st Place: $2000

2nd Place: $1000

3rd Place: $500

Mens

1st Place: $2000

2nd Place: $1000

3rd Place $500

Womens

1st Place: $2000

2nd Place: $1000

3rd Place $500

This pickleball tournament includes outdoor play, and we are committed to completing all scheduled matches. However, in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, we reserve the right to modify the tournament format, including playing an abbreviated version or canceling altogether. Please note that no refunds will be provided due to weather-related changes or cancellation.

Participation is at your own risk. The tournament organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents sustained during the event.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please adhere to the following:

- Consult your doctor before participating, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

- Warm-up and stretch thoroughly before playing to prevent injuries.

- Stay hydrated throughout the tournament by drinking plenty of water.

- Wear proper attire and footwear: Closed-toe court shoes are mandatory.

- Be aware of your surroundings: Avoid collisions with other players, court hazards, and equipment.

- Communicate clearly and respectfully with your opponents and teammates.

- Play within your limits: Don't attempt risky maneuvers that could lead to injury.

- Report any unsafe conditions to the tournament organizers immediately.

- Listen to your body: If you experience any pain or discomfort, stop playing and seek medical attention.

By participating in this tournament, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Health & Safety policy.