2026 PICKLEBALL COMMUNITY CUP

Organized by: Pickle NO-CAP! Club, Abuden Pickleball Club & My Pickleball Time

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

As the pickleball scene continues to grow, most tournaments are geared toward Intermediate and Pro players. We identified a gap—the majority of pickleball players are social players within their own communities.

Many players from these communities fall under Novice and Advanced Novice categories. They are eager to experience their first tournament, to learn, compete, and grow. This vision led to the birth of the 2026 Pickleball Community Cup: a tournament that celebrates community spirit and brings pickleball communities together.

IMPORTANT NOTE

All registered teams must represent a club or community.

Team Naming Format Example:

If representing Abuden Pickleball Club, the team name must start with:

APC – Team Name

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

• Date: 24 January 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Venue: Grand Rally Pickleball, Shah Alam

Registration Fees

Novice ≤2.75

• RM 200/pair (Early Bird*)
• RM 250/pair (Normal Fee**)

Advanced Novice ≤3.2

• RM 250/pair (Early Bird*)
• RM 300/pair (Normal Fee**)

* Early bird registration closes at 12:00 midnight, 31 December 2025

* Early bird is applicable only to teams representing a club or community

* Please apply voucher code "EARLYBIRD50" before Proceed to Payment for the early bird discount

** After early bird closes and subject to availability, registration may open to non-club/community teams

Participant Perks

• Every registered participant will receive an exclusive goodie bag valued at over RM100, which includes the official event jersey and sponsor merchandise.

Category Schedule

Morning Session

• Novice (<2.75) Men’s Doubles
• Novice (<2.75) Women’s Doubles

Afternoon Session

• Novice (<2.75) Mixed Doubles
• Advanced Novice (<3.2) Mixed Doubles

Evening Session

• Advanced Novice (<3.2) Men’s Doubles
• Advanced Novice (<3.2) Women’s Doubles

* Participants may register for multiple categories. However, participation in more than one category within the same session is strictly prohibited.

PRIZE POOL

Novice (≤ 2.75 DUPR)

1st Place: Medal + RM1500 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise

2nd Place: Medal + RM800 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise

3rd Place: Medal + RM500 + Sponsor's Merchandise

Advance Novice (≤ 3.2 DUPR)

1st Place: Medal + RM2000 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise

2nd Place: Medal + RM1100 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise

3rd Place: Medal + RM700 + Sponsor's Merchandise

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

General Eligibility (Applies to All Categories)

1. All players must be 18 years old and above.
2. All players must have a valid DUPR account and DUPR ID at the time of registration.
3. No Rating (NR) players are NOT eligible for this tournament.
4. DUPR reliability score must be above 40% at the time of registration and remain above 40% until tournament day.
5. DUPR ratings will be monitored from 24th October 2025 until the registration date.
6. If at any point during this period a player becomes ineligible, the player and team will be immediately disqualified without refund.

Novice (≤ 2.75 DUPR)

1. DUPR rating must be ≤ 2.75 at all times from 24th October 2025 until registration date.

Advanced Novice (≤ 3.2 DUPR)

1. DUPR rating must be ≤ 3.2 at all times from 24th October 2025 until registration date.

DUPR RULES & ANTI-MANIPULATION POLICY

• Tournament matches will NOT be submitted to DUPR.
• Players are strictly prohibited from holding multiple DUPR accounts or using different accounts for different categories.
• Any player or team found manipulating, intentionally lowering, or falsifying DUPR results or match data will be immediately disqualified, banned from the tournament, and reported to DUPR.
• The Organizer reserves the right to review DUPR match history if suspicious activity is reported before or during the tournament.
• All DUPR-related eligibility rules and enforcement policies have been reviewed and acknowledged by DUPR.

ELIGIBILITY ENFORCEMENT & DISQUALIFICATION POLICY

• All players are responsible for providing accurate and truthful information during registration.
• Eligibility checks will be conducted on a best-effort basis. The Organizer and Tournament Director shall not be liable for any undetected eligibility violations.
• If a player or team is found to be in violation of eligibility rules at any stage of the tournament, the player or team will be immediately disqualified without refund, and affected match results may be nullified.
• All decisions made by the Tournament Director and Organizers are final and not subject to appeal.

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

GROUP STAGE

• 15-point rally scoring
• Sudden death at 14–14
• No time-out allowed
• No umpire or linesman assigned
• Line calls will be made by the receiving team
• *Sportsmanship clause: Players are expected to uphold fair play and sportsmanship. Any disputes may be escalated to the Tournament Director, whose decision is final.

**Top 2 teams from each group advance based on the following criteria, applied strictly in order:

1. Total matches won
2. Head-to-head result
3. Points differential
4. Head-to-head points differential
5. Total score

KNOCKOUT STAGE

Round of 16 & Quarter Finals

• 15-point rally scoring
• Sudden death at 14–14
• No time-out allowed
• No umpire or linesman assigned
• Line calls will be made by the receiving team
• *Sportsmanship clause: Players are expected to uphold fair play and sportsmanship. Any disputes may be escalated to the Tournament Director, whose decision is final.
• Winners advance to the next stage

SEMI FINALS, 3RD/4TH PLACING & FINALS

• 21-point rally scoring
• Sudden death at 20–20
• 1 umpire & 2 linesmen assigned
• Foot faults called by umpire
• Umpire announces score before each serve
• 1 time-out (1 minute) per team
• Line calls made by the receiver
• Linesmen involved only upon challenge
• Two (2) line call challenges per team per match
• Final decision by the closest linesman or umpire

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Organizers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the tournament due to insufficient participation
• Full refund in the event of cancellation
• In case of postponement, teams may retain their slot or request a full refund
• Registration fees are non-refundable, except in cancellation or rescheduling cases
• Organizers may modify rules or format if necessary
• Prize amounts may be adjusted if participation numbers fall below expectations
• Fraudulent teams or players may be reviewed upon complaint; confirmed cases will result in immediate disqualification
• The Organizer reserves the right to interpret, amend, and enforce all rules in the best interest of fair competition and event integrity. All decisions by The Organizer are final.

WITHDRAWALS

• All registrations are final and strictly non-refundable.
• Withdrawals are not permitted under any circumstances once registration is confirmed.
• Refunds will only be issued in cases of tournament cancellation or official postponement, as stated in the Terms & Conditions.
• In exceptional cases involving documented medical emergencies, partial refunds or player replacement may be considered solely at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
• Players are strongly advised to register only if they are fully committed and available for the entire duration of the tournament.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

All participants compete at their own risk. The organizers are not liable for accidents, injuries, or incidents during the event. A medical response team or emergency medical services will be provided on the tournament day.

Contact Information

For all enquiries related to the tournament, please refer to the appropriate contact below:

Tournament Details

For enquiries regarding match format, categories, schedules, rules, or eligibility:

Tournament Director: Victor Ling

Contact Number: +6012 208 0038

Administration & Registration

For matters related to registration, payment, confirmations or general administration:

Administration Team: Eunice Leong

Contact Number: +6016 540 3262

Sponsorship & Partnerships

For sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, branding, or media collaborations:

Sponsorship Coordinator: Edmund Chaw

Contact Number: +6016 602 0909

Sponsorship Coordinator: Joel Kuan

Contact Number: +6012 939 2942