Alliance Bank Penang Open Pickleball Championship 2025

Organized by Pickle Land , UFCO Media & Corona Sports
Powered by Alliance Bank
Supported by the Malaysian Pickleball Association (MPA) & Penang Pickleball Association (PPA)

The Alliance Bank Penang Open Pickleball Championship 2025 is set to take place in Pulau Pinang with the mission of promoting pickleball, fostering community participation, and creating a competitive yet enjoyable environment for players of all levels.

1. Tournament Details
Date: 3rd – 5th October 2025
Venue: Pickle Land, D’Piazza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Baru, 11900 Penang, Malaysia

2. Event Categories & Format
• Team Event - Max 24 teams
• Novice Men's Doubles (19+) – Max 36 pairs
• Novice Mixed Doubles (19+) – Max 36 pairs
• Open Men’s Doubles (19+) – Max 32 pairs
• Open Women’s Doubles (19+) – Max 32 pairs
• Open Mixed Doubles (19+) – Max 32 pairs
• Open Veteran’s Doubles (50+) – Max 24 pairs
• Open Men’s Singles (19+) – Max 32 players
• Intermediate Men’s Doubles (19+) – Max 36 pairs
• Intermediate Women’s Doubles (19+) – Max 36 pairs
• Intermediate Mixed Doubles (19+) – Max 36 pairs
• Intermediate Men’s Singles (19+) – Max 36 players

Intermediate eligibility: DUPR rating ≤ 3.5 at time of registration
Novice eligibility: DUPR rating ≤ 3.0 at time of registration

3. Registration Fees
• Team Event: RM 1,200/team
• Open Doubles: RM 288/pair
• Intermediate Doubles: RM 258/pair
• Novice Doubles: RM 258/pair
• Veteran Doubles: RM 258/pair
• Open Singles: RM 150/player
• Intermediate Singles: RM 130/player

4. Prize Pool
Team Event
• Champion: RM10,000 + Protech Paddles
• 2nd Place: RM5,000 + Protech Bags
• 3rd Place: RM2,500 + Protech XP40 Balls
• 4th Place: Medal

Doubles – Open
• Champion: RM4,000 + Protech Paddles
• 2nd Place: RM2,000 + Protech Bags
• 3rd Place: RM1,000 + Protech XP40 Balls
• 4th Place: Medal

Doubles – Intermediate & Veteran & Novice
• Champion: RM2,000 + Protech Paddles
• 2nd Place: RM1,000 + Protech Bags
• 3rd Place: RM600 + Protech XP40 Balls
• 4th Place: Medal

Singles – Open
• Champion: RM3,000 + Protech Paddle
• 2nd Place: RM1,200 + Protech Bag
• 3rd Place: RM800 + Protech XP40 Balls
• 4th Place: Medal

Singles – Intermediate
• Champion: RM1,500 + Protech Paddle
• 2nd Place: RM800 + Protech Bag
• 3rd Place: RM500 + Protech XP40 Balls
• 4th Place: Medal

5. Eligibility & Participation Rules
✔ Age 19 and above
✔ Active DUPR rating required
✔ IC/Passport verification at registration
✔ Intermediate categories limited to DUPR ≤ 3.5 (proof required)
✔ Novice categories limited to DUPR ≤ 3.0 (proof required). Players who have achieved podium finishes in major pickleball tournaments are not eligible to participate, even if competing with new partners.
✔ Registration confirmed upon full payment
✔ Organizers reserve the right to amend details

6. Competition Format & Scoring
General Rules
• Group stage: Round-robin
• Knockout stage: R16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Finals
• USAPA rules apply
• Seeding based on DUPR or random draw
• Players call their own lines; umpires officiate semifinals & finals

Scoring System
• Singles (Open & Intermediate)
• Round-robin & knockouts: 1 game to 21 rally points (no deuce)
• Finals & 3rd place: 1 game to 15 (traditional scoring, start at 0-0-2)
• Doubles (Intermediate & Veteran)
• Round-robin & knockouts: 1 game to 21 rally points (no deuce)
• Finals & 3rd place: 1 game to 15 (traditional scoring, start at 0-0-2)
• Doubles (Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Open)
• Round-robin & knockouts: 1 game to 21 rally points (no deuce)
• Semifinals: 1 game to 11 (traditional scoring, start at 0-0-2)
• Finals & 3rd place: 1 game to 15 (traditional scoring, start at 0-0-2)
• Team Event
• All matches: 1 game to 21 rally points (no deuce)

7. Match Regulations
Warm-Up & Walkovers
• Warm-up: 2 minutes before match
• Match start: within 3 minutes of call
• 10-minute grace period → beyond that = walkover

Medical Timeouts
• Max 15 minutes (evaluation included)
• If unfit to continue → forfeit

8. Venue & Facilities
• 9 tournament-grade courts
• Washrooms, seating, and first aid available
• Ample parking and spectator access

9. Registration & Deadline
• Register via sportssync.asia
• Closing Date: 26th September 2025 or until full
• Cancellation Policy:
• No refunds after payment
• If participation is less than 50% of max capacity → category cancelled, full refund issued
• If above 50% but not full → category proceeds with 50% reduced prize pool

10. Rules & Equipment
• USAPA rules enforced
• Paddles must meet USAPA & UPA-A standards
• Official ball: Protech XP40 (substitutes if necessary)
• Attire must not conflict with ball color

11. Contact
Tournament Director
Miss Heng Chin Ching
📞 +60124827657
✉️ [email protected]

Tournament Manager
Mr. Ivan Ng
📞 +60124238958

12. No-Show Policy
Players arriving later than 10 minutes may forfeit their match by walkover and risk suspension from future tournaments.