2026 Pickleball Community Cup

2026 Pickleball Community Cup

Jim S

The 2026 Pickleball Community Cup takes place on 24 January 2026 at Grand Rally Pickleball, Shah Alam, bringing together players for an exciting day of competitive play.

With a total prize pool worth RM45,600, this one-day tournament promises high-energy matches and great rewards. Registration closes on 14 January 2026, so secure your spot early and be part of the action.

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Tournament Details

  • Registration Date: Now open – 14 Jan 2026
  • Tournament Time: 8am - 8pm, 24 Jan 2026
  • Venue: Grand Rally Pickleball, Shah Alam
  • Registration Limit: DUPR reliability score must be above 40% at the time of registration and remain above 40% until tournament day.

Categories Available

Novice

  • Women’s double
  • Men’s double
  • Mixed doubles

Advanced Novice

  • Women’s double
  • Men’s double
  • Mixed doubles

Prizes

Novice

  • 1st Place: Medal + RM1500 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise
  • 2nd Place: Medal + RM800 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise
  • 3rd Place: Medal + RM500 + Sponsor's Merchandise

Advance Novice

  • 1st Place: Medal + RM2000 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise
  • 2nd Place: Medal + RM1100 + Paddle + Sponsor's Merchandise
  • 3rd Place: Medal + RM700 + Sponsor's Merchandise

Schedule

  • Morning Session: Novice Men’s Doubles; Novice Women’s Doubles
  • Afternoon Session: Novice Mixed Doubles; Advanced Novice Mixed Doubles
  • Evening Session: Advanced Novice Men’s Doubles; Advanced Novice Women’s Doubles

Tournament Format & Rules

  • Player Eligibility: Open to players aged 18+ with a valid DUPR ID; NR players are not allowed. DUPR reliability must remain above 40% throughout the monitoring period.
  • DUPR Rating Limits: Novice category capped at ≤ 2.75 DUPR and Advanced Novice at ≤ 3.2 DUPR, with ratings monitored from 24 Oct 2025 until registration closes.
  • Strict DUPR Enforcement: Multiple DUPR accounts, rating manipulation, or false match data will result in immediate disqualification, tournament ban, and reporting to DUPR.
  • Tournament Format: Group stage and early knockouts use 15-point rally scoring with sudden death; semifinals and finals use 21-point rally scoring with officials, timeouts, and challenges.
  • Final Authority & Disqualification: Violations at any stage lead to disqualification without refund; all decisions by the Tournament Director and Organizer are final.

Registration & Fees

  • Fee:
    • Advanced Novice - RM300
    • Novice - RM250
  • Register Here: Website
    • Register before 31 Dec 2025, get RM50 early bird discount

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Please refer to the organizer website / social media for the most updated information.

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