SHAPE SLAM
PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS
DISCOUNT CODES
$15: peinstructors
$10: earlyreg
*DEADLINE JULY 31ST
📍 Little Rock Athletic Club | 🗓 Saturday, August 16, 2025
We’re excited to invite you to the Inaugural SHAPE SLAM Pickleball Tournament — a fun, competitive event for all skill levels! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love the game, this tournament is designed for everyone.
🎉 Exclusive Player Swag!
The first 50 teams to register will receive:
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Pickleball Paddle Covers
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Official Pickleballs
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Tournament T-Shirts
DUPR Registration Required
To play, all players must have a DUPR ID. This helps match players fairly and meets national tournament standards.
Getting your DUPR ID is free and simple:
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Sign up here: 👉 https://dashboard.dupr.com/signup
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Create your account (name, email, basic details).
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Get your unique DUPR ID.
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Select “NR” (No Rating) or self-rate with our PE-friendly guide below.
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Use your DUPR ID to register for SHAPE SLAM!
DUPR Skill Levels
NR – No Rating
Brand new? No problem. Select this if you’ve never played a ranked game.
2.0 – Emerging Skills
Still learning the rules, can serve and return but struggle with longer rallies. (Think: PE student new to racquet sports.)
2.5 – Novice Level
Comfortable with rules, can rally a bit, still building confidence.
3.0 – Developing Player
Consistent serve/return, improving control, starting to use strategy.
3.5 – Skilled Recreational
Uses shot variety (volleys, drops), strong teamwork, better court awareness.
4.0 – Advanced
Precise placement, solid strategy, and quick reactions under pressure.
4.5+ – Tournament-Level
High-level competitor with power, precision, and advanced tactics.
🎟 How to Register
🔗 REGISTER NOW – SHAPE SLAM Pickleball Tournament
💰 Entry Fee: $130 per team (educator discounts available!)
👕 Perks: Swag for first 50 teams!
This event is powered by SHAPE Arkansas, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting health and PE teachers across our state.
Your registration helps fund programs, professional development, and student wellness initiatives.
SHAPE Arkansas is dedicated to promoting health, physical education, and wellness across our state. We support educators, students, and communities through high-quality professional development, statewide conferences, wellness initiatives, and school-based programs. In 2025, we're leading with bold new energy — including outdoor adventure-based learning, the use of AI and technology in education, statewide challenges like the Spring Break Challenge, and exclusive events like the SHAPE Arkansas State Championship Pickleball Tournament. Whether you're a teacher, principal, student, or supporter, SHAPE Arkansas is here to connect, inspire, and elevate the health of Arkansas — one classroom and one community at a time. 📅 Upcoming Events: Summer Conference: June 5–7, 2025 Fall Conference: November 13–14, 2025 Pickleball Tournament: June 7 at the Little Rock Athletic Club 👉 Join us, get involved, and help us shape a healthier Arkansas.