📢We're calling all pickleball enthusiasts to take part in the Melaka Eng Choon Youth Pickleball Cup 2025 - a high-level showdown where passion meets prestige.
Whether you're in it to win it or just for the fun, this tournament is the perfect way to challenge yourself, meet the community, and enjoy an exciting weekend of pickleball action.

4 Categories:
1️⃣ Novice Men's Doubles (DUPR 2.999 & below)
2️⃣ Novice Mixed Doubles (DUPR 2.999 & below)
3️⃣ Intermediate Men's Doubles (DUPR 3.999 & below)
4️⃣ Intermediate Mixed Doubles (DUPR 3.999 & below)

‼️You are allowed to participate in more than 1 category as far as the schedule is not crash.

Tournament Schedule:
🗓️8th November 2025
1️⃣ Novice Men’s Doubles - ⏰ 8am onward
2️⃣ Novice Mixed Doubles - ⏰ 2pm onward

🗓️9th November 2025
1️⃣ Intermediate Men’s Doubles - ⏰ 8am onward
2️⃣ Intermediate Mixed Doubles - ⏰ 2pm onward

Tournament Format:
1️⃣Group Stage (Round Robin): 1 game to 15 rally points
2️⃣Round of 16 : 1 game to 15 rally points
3️⃣Quarter Final & Semi Final : 1 game to 21 rally points
4️⃣3rd Place & Final : Best of 3 games, 15 rally points
5️⃣Court sides switch upon 8 points for games to 15 points, and upon 11 points for games to 21 points
6️⃣All games is in sudden death format, no serve to win & no deuce
7️⃣Time-Out :1 minute per team (1 time-out only) starting from Quarter Finals to Finals
8️⃣All players are expected to join with integrity. Substitution of players, creation of sub-account, manipulation of DUPR ratings are NOT allowed and in such cases the Tournament Committee reserves the right to verify or disqualify ineligible players.
9️⃣Match scheduling and timings are subject to change based on tournament progress.

‼️ Match Officiating
1️⃣ One umpire will be present for Round Robin, Quarter Final, to announce the score and monitor kitchen violations, and may assist if the line calls are clearly visible.
2️⃣ Players are responsible for making their own line calls on the receiver.

‼️ 3rd Place and Final Officiating
1️⃣ One umpire will be present to announce the score and monitor kitchen violations.
2️⃣ Two line-umpires will be present to announce for line calls.

📢 Important Notes & Declarations:
1️⃣ All participants’ paddles must be USAPA/ UPA-A specifications, and if the tournament in charge deems your paddle does not meet these specifications, they have the right to ask players to change the paddle.
2️⃣ All match results will be recorded at Sport sync & DUPR scores will be submitted.
3️⃣ Players must register at least 30 minutes before the tournament starts.
4️⃣ Please bring your NRIC on the match day for verification purposes.
5️⃣ Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed.
6️⃣ All participants are responsible for ensuring their own physical fitness.
7️⃣ All participants are welcome to contact us if they find any player who does not meet the above requirements.
8️⃣ Organizer reserve the rights to adjust the rules or format when necessary.

📢 Tournament Draft Rules
The following rules will govern the drafting process for the tournament. The draft will be conducted via a live stream to ensure complete transparency for all participants and viewers.
Draft Process
1️⃣ The 32 participating teams will be divided into 8 pools in each category, with 4 teams per pool.
2️⃣ The team assignment for each pool will be determined using a randomized picker wheel tool (https://pickerwheel.com/).
3️⃣ The draft order will be decided by the same randomized process. Each team's name will be entered into the picker wheel, and the order in which they are selected will determine their draft position.
4️⃣ The draft will be conducted live and will be recorded for future reference.
Livestream and Recording
5️⃣ The entire drafting process will be live-streamed to allow all participants and the public to watch in real-time.
6️⃣ The live stream will be recorded and a VOD (Video on Demand) will be made available shortly after the draft concludes.
This ensures a fair and unbiased process, with the random nature of the picker wheel serving as the sole determinant for team placement and draft order.
This drafting method guarantees a random and impartial setup for the tournament, creating a level playing field for every team.

Men & Mixed's Doubles Novice Tournament
(DUPR 3.0 & Below)

Terms & Conditions:
Registration and Eligibility:
1️⃣ Players must have DUPR rating 3.0 & below ONLY and must have at least 50% reliability.
2️⃣ Players who have won 1st/2nd/3rd place in events above DUPR 3.0 (excluding interclubs, team events, private or small-participant events) are not eligible.
3️⃣ Players who have won 1st place in DUPR 3.0 & below events (with the same exceptions as above) are not eligible.
4️⃣ Using 2nd / fake accounts is strictly prohibited. If discovered, you will be disqualified or banned from the tournament without a refund.

Men & Mixed's Doubles Intermediate Tournament
(DUPR 3.999 & Below)

Terms & Conditions:
Registration and Eligibility:
1️⃣ Players must have DUPR rating 3.999 & below ONLY and must have at least 50% reliability.
2️⃣ Using 2nd / fake accounts is strictly prohibited. If discovered, you will be disqualified or banned from the tournament without a refund.