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Dato’ Jeffrey Lai President’s Cup 2026
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About This Tournament
Dates
May 10, 2026
Location
Play@ Dewani, Johor Bahru
Registration Deadline
May 06, 2026
Format
Group Stage + Knockout
Prize Pool
RM22,600.00 total value
Description
🏆 Dato’ Jeffrey Lai President’s Cup 2026 🏆
The most anticipated pickleball event in the Southern Region. Gather your paddles and join the battle!
📌 Event Overview
• 📅 Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• 📍 Venue: Play @ Dewani, JB (16 Official Courts + 2 Backup Courts)
• 🔥 Scale: Expecting 200+ teams of top-tier and rising players!
⚔️ Categories & Prize Pool
1️⃣ Novice Category
• 👥 Events: Men's Doubles (64 teams) | Women's Doubles (32 teams)
• 📊 DUPR Limits: Combined DUPR < 5.99 | Max Individual DUPR: 3.199
• 💰 Registration Fee: RM 210 / team (Includes Jersey)
⚠️ Important Rule for Novice Category:
To ensure fairness, each team is allowed a maximum of ONE player who has previously achieved a podium finish (Top 3) in this category. Strict NO "Double Podium" partnerships.
Exceptions: Results from friendly matches and team events are excluded. Podium finishes in "mini cups" (<15 teams) are also excluded, but must be declared to and approved by the organizer in advance.
Notice: Novice Players must ensure eligibility before registering. Non-compliance with podium rules and DUPR manipulation will result in disqualification with no refund.
🎁 Novice Prizes:
• 🥇 Champion: RM 2,500 + Medal
• 🥈 Runner-up: RM 1,500 + Medal
• 🥉 2nd Runner-up: RM 800 + Medal
2️⃣ Intermediate Category
• 👥 Events: Men's Doubles (32 teams) | Mixed Doubles (32 teams)
• 📊 DUPR Limits: Combined DUPR < 7.199 | Max Individual DUPR: 4.199
• 💰 Registration Fee: RM 260 / team (Includes Jersey)
🎁 Prizes:
• 🥇 Champion: RM 3,500 + Medal
• 🥈 Runner-up: RM 2,000 + Medal
• 🥉 2nd Runner-up: RM 1,000 + Medal
📝 Tournament Rules
• 🔄 Early Stages (Group Stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, & Quarter-finals)
- Format: Single set, 15-point system.
- Sudden Death: If the score reaches 14-14, the next point wins the match (Golden Point). No deuce.
- Switching Sides: Teams switch sides when one team reaches 8 points.
• 👑 Final Stages (Semi-finals, 3rd/4th Place Match, & Grand Finals)
- Format: Best of 3 sets, 15 points per set.
- Sudden Death: If the score reaches 14-14 in any set, the next point wins that set (Golden Point). No deuce.
- Switching Sides: Teams switch sides at the end of the first and second sets. If a third deciding set is played, teams switch sides when one team reaches 8 points.
🎉 Register & Win: Lucky Draw!
Successfully register for the tournament to enter our massive lucky draw! Stand a chance to win a Franklin Pro Pickleball Paddle and other mysterious grand prizes!
• ✅ Standard Registration Bonus (April 8 - April 30): Get 2 lucky draw entries per player!
⏳ Key Dates
• 🛑 Registration Closes: May 3, 2026 (Spots are limited, first-come, first-served!)
📞 Contact Us
For any inquiries or assistance, please reach out to our tournament directors:
• 👤 Kerwin: 017-710 1242
• 👤 Jia Sheng: 014-911 1880