Register for the Parsons Inaugural Classic

Registration Details

Prizes for first, second, and third place. Lunch and drinks will be provided.

Open Double Division $125/team (Roster 2 min/4 max) Register Here
Student Open Double Division $50/team (Roster 2 min/4 max) Register Here

Pickleball Skill Levels

If desired, enter your average team rating during registration based off the DUPR rating below. Those who enter a DUPR rating will be seeded accordingly. Those without a rating will be randomly seeded AFTER those with a rating.

Yes = "Yes" to 5 or more statements
No = "No" to 5 or more statements

Newbie

2.0 

  • I know where to stand at the beginning of each point
  • I usually get my serves "in"
  • I usually let the return of serve bounce
  • I am getting the hang of keeping score
  • I can often keep the ball in play
  • I know what a dink shot is

Novice

2.5

  • I know where to stand at the beginning of each point
  • I usually get my serves "in"
  • I usually let the return of serve bounce
  • I am getting the hang of keeping score
  • I can often keep the ball in play
  • I know what a dink shot is

(Low) Intermediate

3.0

  • I have the basic rules down
  • I am working on getting my serves and return of serves deeper
  • I am working on getting my dinks shallower/lower
  • I am capable of hitting a few dinks in a row
  • I can usually hit backhand shots when I need to
  • I'm trying to add more power or softness to my game

(High) Intermediate

3.5

  • I know most of the rules (including net rules, net post issues, NVZ, etc.)
  • My serves and returns are almost always deep
  • I sometimes try to hit a third shot drop shot
  • I try to be strategic about how and where I hit the ball
  • I have a wide variety of shots in my arsenal
  • I actively work with my partner to win the point

Advanced

4.0

  • I can often anticipate my opponents' shots
  • I often finish the point when my opponent gives me an opening
  • I am usually consistent with drop shots and dink shots
  • I almost always play at the non-volley line
  • With a good partner I can cover almost any shot
  • I try to be patient and wait for the opening

Expert

4.5-5.0

  • I can consistently convert a hard shot to a soft shot
  • I am almost always patient and wait for the opening
  • I rarely make unforced errors
  • I consistently use power and finesse to my advantage
  • I can easily sustain a rally of 40 or more shots
  • I have competed and/or won in tournaments at the 4.5 level or higher

Contact

Contact  Tom Soria at tsoria@miami.edu  or 305-284-8518 for questions regarding tournament registration.

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