Kulai PickleBall Championship 2026 by Chua Jian Boon 

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Calling all pickleball lovers! Get ready for another exciting and fun-filled competition at 55 Gatheround Pickleball! 💥

❤️ Important Note: This is a non-profit tournament dedicated to promoting the sport of pickleball and fostering camaraderie and exchange among players in Kulai and beyond!

📅 Tournament Information

 Date: July 4, 2026 (Saturday)

 Venue: 55 Gatheround, Kulai, Johor

 Rating System: All match results will be officially submitted to the DUPR system.

👥 Categories & Strict Slots Limitation

To ensure a high-quality tournament experience, slots are strictly limited to 32 teams per category on a first-come, first-served basis!

1 Men's Doubles — Max 32 teams

2 Women's Doubles — Max 32 teams

3 Mixed Doubles — Max 32 teams

💡 Eligibility & DUPR Rating Rules (Please Read Carefully)

This tournament is a Combined 6.0 Fun Game:

 Combined Cap: The combined DUPR rating of both partners must not exceed 6.001.

 No Individual Cap: There is no upper limit for an individual player's rating, as long as the team's combined rating complies with the rule.

 Non-Rated (NR) Players: Players without a DUPR profile/rating will be provisionally calculated at a base rating of 3.01.

 Special Adjustment for Past Champions:

 Any player who has previously won a Champion title in any pickleball tournament but currently has a DUPR below 3.0 (or is an NR player) will automatically be calculated as 3.01 for team combination purposes.

• Players found exceeding category limits may be disqualified without refund.

Tentative Match Schedule

Women's Doubles: 830am - 2pm

Men's Doubles: 830pm - 2pm

Mixed Doubles: 230pm - 6pm

⚠️ Match scheduling and timings are subject to change based on tournament progress.

Tournament Format & Scoring

🔹 Scoring System

• Rally Scoring

• No deuce (Sudden Death)

🔹 Match Format

Group Stage (Round Robin):

• 1 game to 15 points

Quarterfinals/Semis:

• 1 game to 15 points

3rd / 4th Place Match:

• Best of 3 games

• Each game to 15 points

Finals:

• Best of 3 games

• Each game to 15 points

➡️ Top 2 teams from each group advance to knockout rounds

➡️ Format adjustments may be made based on participation numbers

Tie-Breaking Criteria (Group Stage)

If two or more teams are tied:

1. Total Point Difference in All Group Matches

2. Total Points Scored

3. Head-to-Head Result

Match Regulations

🔹 Check-In, Punctuality & Walkovers

• Players must check in at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled match.

• A 10-minute grace period applies.

• Teams failing to appear after the grace period will forfeit the match and a walkover will be awarded.

🔹 Medical Timeout

• One 10-minute injury timeout allowed.

• Inability to continue will be considered a forfeit.

Equipment Requirements

Paddles

• Players are responsible for ensuring paddles are safe and suitable for play.

Registration & Deadline

• Registration is first-come, first-served.

• Registration is confirmed only upon full payment.

• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except if the tournament is cancelled by the Organiser.

• The Organiser reserves the right to close registration once a category reaches full capacity.

• Full refund only if tournament is cancelled.

Code of Conduct

All participants must:

• Display good sportsmanship at all times

• Respect opponents, referees, officials, and volunteers

• Refrain from abusive language, aggression, or unsportsmanlike behaviour

• The Organiser reserves the right to issue warnings, impose penalties, or disqualify players for misconduct.

Health, Safety & Liability

• Participants compete at their own risk.

• Players are responsible for ensuring they are physically and medically fit to compete.

• The Organiser, venue, and sponsors shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained before, during, or after the event.

• Players must immediately withdraw if instructed by tournament officials or medical personnel.

Prizes Money

• Prize money is guaranteed only with full participation

• In the event of insufficient entries, prizes may be prorated proportionally

Disputes & Appeals

• Any disputes must be raised immediately during the match.

• Only disputes involving scoring or rule interpretation will be considered.

• No retrospective appeals will be entertained once the match or round has concluded.

Media, Photography & Data

• By participating, players consent to the use of their photos, videos, names, and likenesses for promotional and marketing purposes by ATP Club.

• Personal data collected will be used solely for tournament administration, communication, and record-keeping.

⚠️The Organiser reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate the tournament or its Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. All decisions by the Organiser are final and binding.