Events
From casual open play to competitive leagues and DUPR-rated events, there's always a way to get on the court at Dinks.
Upcoming Events
Event
DUPR Ladder
Dinks Mafia Club
Build your DUPR rating in a fun, competitive King of the Court format. Players are seeded by skill level — top player moves up, bottom moves down. Scores submitted to DUPR after the event.
Apr
13
Event
DUPR Ladder
Dinks Mafia Club
Build your DUPR rating in a fun, competitive King of the Court format. Players are seeded by skill level — top player moves up, bottom moves down. Scores submitted to DUPR after the event.
Apr
27
Tournament
Dink for Heart
Iowa Heart Foundation
Help support this fundraiser to purchase AEDs to be placed near central Iowa pickleball courts.
May
2
Tournament
World of Pickleball $2,000 Prize Tournament
World of Pickleball
$2,000 prize tournament hosted at Dinks.
May
22–24
Tournament
Iowa Senior Games
Iowa Games
Pickleball competition as part of the Iowa Senior Games.
Jun
3–4
Tournament
Iowa Summer Games
Iowa Games
First time held at Dinks on dedicated pickleball courts!
Jul
11–12
Tournament
PPA Iowa Amateur Challenge
PPA Tour
PPA amateur challenge event. Registration coming soon.
Aug
7–9
Tournament
World of Pickleball $2,000 Prize Tournament
World of Pickleball
$2,000 prize tournament hosted at Dinks.
Sep
4–6
Tournament
Des Moines Team Classic Charity Tournament
Des Moines Team Classic
Charity tournament. Registration details coming in May.
Oct
17–18
DUPR Events
Rated events that count toward your official DUPR rating. Register on CourtReserve, then we manage brackets and scoring through Pickleheads which syncs with your DUPR profile.
Before your first DUPR event:
- Create a DUPR account and get your rating
- Create a Pickleheads account and link it to your DUPR profile
- Join the Dinks Mafia club on DUPR
Open Play
Drop-in sessions where you get matched with other players and rotate through games. No partner needed.
Leagues
Seasonal league play with teams and weekly matches. League signups are managed through Team Sideline.