St. Louis Shock MiLP Teams Capture Three Medals at The Dink Minor League Pickleball Event

LOVES PARK, IL – The St. Louis Shock Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) program continued its impressive competitive debut with a strong showing at The Dink Minor League Pickleball tournament at Victory Pickleball in Loves Park, Illinois this weekend.

The Shock fielded five teams in the event, capturing three medals including two golds and one bronze across different divisions. This success adds to the program's growing medal count, which now stands at seven medals from 11 team appearances in MiLP tournaments this season.

"Our players continue to represent the Shock with tremendous skill and sportsmanship," said Andrew Haines, Chief Operating Officer of the St. Louis Shock. "The success we're seeing across multiple divisions demonstrates the depth and quality of our MiLP program."

In the DUPR 14's division, the team of Amy Wood, Tricia Burke, Kevin Burke, and Scott Vaccaro captured gold with a dominant performance throughout the bracket. The DUPR 16's division saw even more Shock success, with Sara Darling, Connie Ishii, Cooper Weseli, and Lincoln Buester securing gold, while the team of Kenzie Wilson, Hailey Burnett, Carl Breeden, and Jason Gallahue earned bronze in the same division.

The organization's commitment to MiLP competition will reach new heights at the upcoming tournament in Hendersonville, Tennessee on May 31st and June 1st, where the Shock plans to field an unprecedented 17 teams at The Dink Minor League Pickleball event at Pickleball Kingdom.

Following the Tennessee event, Shock MiLP teams have a packed summer schedule of competitions, including the below events in June:

• Kansas City, MO
• Lake St. Louis, MO
• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Cincinnati, OH
• Lakeland, FL

"What we're building goes beyond just competition," added Haines. "Our MiLP program is creating a true developmental pathway for players while fostering a community that represents St. Louis pickleball at its best."

About the St. Louis Shock: The St. Louis Shock is a premier professional pickleball franchise competing in Major League Pickleball (MLP). Founded in 2023, the organization has quickly established itself as an industry innovator both on and off the court. Led by one of the youngest and most dynamic player rosters in the league, the Shock competes at the highest level of professional pickleball while developing the sport's next generation through its pioneering Minor League Pickleball program. With a commitment to community engagement, player development, and entertainment excellence, the Shock is redefining the pickleball experience for fans, players, and partners alike. The team will host MLP St. Louis at Chaifetz Arena July 17-20, 2025. For more information, visit www.stlshock.com or follow @STLShockMLP on social media.