Get ready for an exciting weekend of intense competition, community spirit, and plenty of fun at the Ipoh Pickleball Fun Club Open 2025! Set against the vibrant backdrop of Ipoh. This highly anticipated pickleball tournament will be held on September 13th- 14th, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this promises to be a thrilling event for players of all levels.

We’re thrilled to offer Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories, with divisions for Novice, Intermediate, and Open skill levels. With a wide range of competitive brackets.

Prize for Each Category (OPEN)
1st - RM4,000 + 2D1N Stay at MU Hotel + Trophy + Medal
2nd- RM2,000 + Medal
3rd - RM1,200 + Medal

Prize for Each Category (INTERMEDIATE)
1st - RM2,000 + 2D1N Stay at MU Hotel + Trophy + Medal
2nd - RM1,200 + Medal
3rd - RM800 + Medal

Prize for Each Category (NOVICE)
1st - RM1,200 + 2D1N Stay at MU Hotel + Trophy + Medal
2nd - RM800 + Medal
3rd - RM500 + Medal

# GAME FORMAT

## Group Stage: Round Robin
- **Scoring:** Rally scoring to 15 points. Sudden death, no deuce at 14-14.
- **Advancement:** The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the knockout round.

### Tie-Break Criteria
If two or more teams have the same win-loss record at the end of the group stage, standings will be determined in the following order of priority:
1. Total point differential (based on head-to-head matches)
2. Highest total points scored (across all group stage matches)

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## Knockout Stage

### Round of 16 & Quarterfinals
- ** Scoring: Rally scoring to 15 points (1 set only). Sudden death, no deuce at 14-14.

### Semi Final & Final
- ** Scoring: OPEN / INTERMEDIATE Category: Traditional scoring 0-0-2 to 15 points (1 set only). No Deuce at 14-14
- ** Scoring: NOVICE Category: Rally Scoring to 15 points (1 set only). Sudden death, no deuce at 14-14.
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## Time-outs (Only Applicable During Knockout Stage)
- **Standard:** 1 time-out of 1 minute per team is allowed per game.
- **Medical:** 1 medical time-out of up to 10 minutes per team is allowed per game.

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# PADDLES / EQUIPMENT

1. All paddles must be listed on the USAPA and/or UPA-A approved paddle list.
2. If a player believes that an opponent’s paddle is not approved or does not comply with paddle regulations, they may request an evaluation by the Head Referee or Tournament Director. The decision made by the Head Referee or Tournament Director regarding the paddle's legality is final.

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# DUPR & FAIRPLAY

1. All games played will be recorded and submitted to DUPR for rating purposes.
2. Players must ensure that they meet the DUPR requirements at the time of registration. Any player who exceeds the stipulated DUPR requirement will have their entry voided, and registration fees will not be refunded.
3. Players who don’t have a rating (NR) are allowed to participate in the Novice and Intermediate categories.
4. To ensure fairness and integrity in the competition:
- All players must register using their primary DUPR account. Registration under secondary or alternate DUPR accounts is strictly prohibited. The organiser reserves the right to disqualify any player found in violation.
- The organiser retains the discretion to refuse entry to any professional or high-level player who appears to have an artificially deflated DUPR rating in either the Novice or Intermediate categories.
- Creating multiple DUPR accounts or using selective accounts to enter certain categories is prohibited. Violators will be reported to DUPR and banned from the tournament.
5. Players will need to check in one hour before their categories start.
6. Both teams must be present at their assigned court within 5 minutes of the official match call time. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit being issued to the team that does not show up.
7. In the event of a walkover, a score of 0 will be recorded for the forfeiting side.
8. The organiser reserves the final right to disqualify any participants who we deem to be over-qualified for the said category (Novice & Intermediate), even when a match is already in play.
9. The organiser reserves the final right to disqualify any participant due to unsportsmanlike behaviour or misconduct.
10. Participants acknowledge that Pickleball is a physically demanding sport, and by participating, you assume full responsibility for your health and well-being. Players acknowledge and accept the risks associated with the sport and agree not to hold the organiser and venue liable for any potential injuries.

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# WITHDRAWALS

1. No refunds will be issued once payment has been made.
2. If a player is unable to compete, a replacement may be permitted before **9th September 2025**, provided that:
- The replacement meets the eligibility and rating requirements for the division.
- The change receives approval from the Tournament Director.
3. Any requests made after **9th September 2025** will not be accepted.