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EMPTA Pickleball Tournament 2026

Jun 13 – Jun 13, 2026
Registration closes May 28, 2026
Hyprground Pickleball - Kuchai

RM16,020.00

Prize Pool

3

Categories

Pickleball • DUPR

About

EMPTA established in 1970, members over 1,100 companies in Malaysia’s automotive parts industry.

Apart from business conferences and seminars, EMPTA also promotes a healthy lifestyle by organizing sports and recreational activities for members and the public.

(https://empta.org.my/)


📜 RULES & REGULATIONS

🎯 DUPR Rating Requirements

  • All participants must have a DUPR rating below 3.299 (Novice)
  • Combined team DUPR total must not exceed 6.000
  • All match results will be officially recorded and submitted to DUPR
  • Players must register on Sportssync.asia and ensure their DUPR account is synced


🔒 DUPR Rating Lock

  • A player’s DUPR rating at the time of registration will determine eligibility
  • Any rating changes after registration will not affect eligibility


🛡️ Account Integrity

  • Use of fake or duplicate accounts is strictly prohibited
  • Any player found violating this rule will be immediately disqualified


Punctuality Policy

  • Players must report to their assigned courts on time
  • Failure to appear within 10 minutes after a match is called will result in a “no‑show” forfeit
  • Absent teams will be automatically forfeited


👥 Age Eligibility

  • The tournament is open to all age groups


🧩 Group Format (Revised)

  • 4 teams per group
  • 6 groups total (24 teams)
  • Round‑robin format


🎮 Group Stage Matches

  • Matches played to 21 points, rally scoring
  • No deuce — sudden death applies


🚀 Advancement (Revised)

  • Top 2 teams from each group automatically advance to the Round of 16
  • Selected of the best 4 teams from the 3rd place in each pool will also advanced to the Round of 16

(Criteria: Winning Percentage % average, Points Differents)


🏆 Knockout Rounds Format (Revised)

Round of 16

  • 21 points, rally scoring
  • No deuce — sudden death applies


Quarterfinals & Semifinals

  • First to 21 points, rally scoring
  • At 20–20, win by 2 points


3rd Place Match & Final (Standard 0-0-2)

  • Best of 3 games
  • Each game to 11 points
  • At 10–10, win by 2 points


3rd Place Match & Final (For EMPTA Members Category Only)

  • Best of 3 games
  • Each game to 21 points
  • At 20–20, win by 2 points


🚑 Injury Time Policy

  • One (1) injury timeout of 15 minutes allowed per match
  • If a player cannot continue after the timeout, the match is considered a forfeit


💰 Prize Money Policy

  • 🥇 1st Place: RM 1,500 + Medal + Voucher RM300+
  • 🥈 2nd Place: RM 800 + Medal + Voucher RM300+
  • 🥉 3rd Place: RM 400 + Medal + Voucher RM 300+

Important Notes:

  • Prize money is guaranteed only with full participation
  • If participation is insufficient, prizes will be prorated proportionally


🚿 Facilities

  • Shower facilities available for all participants


Check‑In & Verification

  • All players must check in before 11:30 AM
  • Paddle inspection and identity verification will be conducted
  • Any team with a member arriving more than 15 minutes late will be disqualified


⚠️ Paddle Regulations (Important)

  • Only USAPA‑approved and UPA‑A‑approved paddles are permitted
  • Non‑certified paddles (e.g. Joola Mod TA‑15, OEM paddles, or unlisted models) are NOT allowed
  • All match results will be recorded and submitted to DUPR

🔗 Approved Paddle Lists

  • UPA‑A: https://upaa.unitedpickleball.com/approved-paddles/
  • USAPA: https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/


📌 General Regulations

  • The organizer reserves the right to determine eligibility and reject entries
  • Tournament schedule is subject to change
  • Match schedules will be emailed — valid email required
  • Referee decisions are final; no appeals
  • Organizer is not responsible for injuries or incidents
  • All winners must attend the prize‑giving ceremony punctually
  • Official event T‑shirt must be worn during opening & closing ceremonies
  • Registration details must be complete and accurate
  • Non‑refundable fees under all circumstances
  • Entry is first‑come, first‑served
  • All players must present their original identity card on match day


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