PickleDinks Novice Challenge 2026 | Men’s Doubles | <=2.799 Open

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🏆 PICKLEDINKS NOVICE CHALLENGE 2026 MEN’S DOUBLES | MINI TOURNAMENT – OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT & T&C

🎯 Tournament Objective:

This tournament is organised to foster competitive play in a fair environment, while keeping the atmosphere fun, full of joy, laughter, and community spirit.

Beyond winning, the goal is to build friendships, enjoy great rallies, and grow together as a sporting community.

Please review the full details, eligibility requirements, and tournament rules carefully before registering.

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📌 Category: Men’s Doubles
🗓️ Date: 27/03/2026, Friday
🕘 Time: 8:45 PM onwards
📍 Venue: PJ Collective

We will be playing at the Signature Court for ample space movement, better court layout, and a premium playing environment — so you can compete comfortably and perform at your best.

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✅ Eligibility Criteria:

1️⃣ DUPR Rating Requirement
• Only players with a DUPR rating below or equal to 2.799 are eligible.
• Players rated 2.800 and above are NOT eligible. NR = not eligible.
• DUPR rating will be based on the registration date (day of payment).
• Any DUPR rating increase after confirmed registration will not affect eligibility.
• DUPR rating will be reviewed for the past 3 months.
• If at any time within the past 3 months a player exceeded 2.799, he is not eligible.

🔎 DUPR Transparency & Verification
• All players must submit their official DUPR profile link in the Captain’s Chat for verification.
• The Team Captain may submit the DUPR link on behalf of his partner.
• Registration will undergo eligibility review before confirmation to participate.
• Only after approval may the team proceed with payment to secure the slot.
• Submissions without a valid DUPR link will not be processed.

2️⃣ Podium History Limitation
• Each team is allowed a maximum combined podium history of 3 placements (including mini tournaments).
• Friendly matches are excluded.
• Any player with a podium finish (Champion / 1st Runner-Up / 2nd Runner-Up) in any category above DUPR 2.799 is not eligible to participate — including mini tournaments.
• Any player with a podium finish in a major tournament (more than 32 teams) — even if the category was below DUPR 2.799 — is not eligible to participate.

3️⃣ Account Integrity
• Fake, duplicated, deleted-and-recreated DUPR accounts will result in immediate disqualification (before or during the tournament).
• No refund will be given.

4️⃣ Organizer Discretion
• The Organizer reserves the right to verify eligibility and reject entries that do not meet the criteria.
• The Organizer’s decision is final.

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💵 Team Registration Fee:

Early Bird: RM90 per team
After Early Bird: RM130 per team

Payment Method: TNG / DuitNow
Pay to: Terrance @ 012-2027122

✅ Registration is confirmed only upon successful payment after eligibility approval.
• Player replacement is allowed up to 24 hours before the tournament date and must be approved by the Organizer.
• No replacement will be allowed within 24 hours of the tournament.
• Match results WILL BE submitted to DUPR.

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⚠️ Tournament Structure:

• Round Robin format (Each team will play 7 matches)
• Rally to 13 (serve to win at 12–12)
• Leaderboard standings will determine Top 4 winners
• No time-out , no change court.

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💰 Prize Structure:

• 🥇 Champion: RM150 + Medal + Reclub Trophy
• 🥈 1st Runner-Up: RM100 + Medal + Reclub Trophy
• 🥉 2nd Runner-Up: RM50 + Medal + Reclub Trophy
• 🎖️ 4th Place: Mystery gift + one session of PickleDinks social meet.

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⚖️ Tie-Breaker Sequence
1. Number of Wins
2. Head-to-Head (H2H)
3. Point Differential

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⚠️ Game Rules:

• All official USA Pickleball rules will be followed. Example: If the ball hits the roof/lights, the point is awarded to the opponent. If the serve touches the net and still lands in the correct service court, the rally continues (legal serve).
• The receiver makes the in/out call.
• In the event of a disputed line call, a replay is recommended.
• Let’s play with integrity and good sportsmanship — respect your opponents, respect the calls, and keep the game enjoyable for everyone.

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⚠️ Player Check-In:

• Players are allowed to warm up from 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM. One court is provided for this purpose.
• That’s plenty of warm-up time — no need to rush, no need to hog the court 😄 Please respect fellow players and rotate fairly.
• All players must check in by 8:35 PM. Teams that do not check in by the stipulated time will be considered a no-show and may forfeit their participation.
• The tournament will start at 8:45 PM sharp.
• No warm-up will be allowed once the tournament begins at 8:45 PM.
• Late arrival may result in disqualification.

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⚠️ Terms & Conditions:

• The Organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to insufficient registrations (full refund will be issued).
• Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed.
• Prize structure may be adjusted if necessary.
• The Organizer is not liable for any injuries, accidents, or losses during the event. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings.
• The Organizer may modify the event rules or format if necessary.