Paddle for A Purpose

🏓 Paddle for a Purpose Presented by Lions Club of New Sentral Kuala Lumpur Category: Novice Open Gender Doubles (DUPR ≤ 3.2) In Support of Charity | 100% of Proceeds for Charitable Causes The Lions Club of New Sentral Kuala Lumpur, in proud collaboration with our Support Partners, SME Association of Malaysia & Omega Leo Club of KLCC, warmly invites you to our inaugural pickleball fundraising tournament — Paddle for a Purpose. This novice-level competition is open to all doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed) with a DUPR rating of 3.2 and below. Beyond the fun and excitement, this event is driven by a greater mission. 🎗️ 100% of proceeds from the tournament will be channelled to charitable initiatives in support of the Lions Clubs International's Global Causes: • Vision • Hunger • Environment • Diabetes • Childhood Cancer • Disaster Relief • Humanitarian Efforts • Youth Empowerment Come paddle with a purpose — make a difference while enjoying a spirited match! 📅 Tournament Details • 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025 • 📍 Venue: GPA Grand Pickleball Arena (https://g.co/kgs/WNpjf94) • 🕖 Reporting Time: o Registration opens at 7:15 AM o All players must check in at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match 🏓 Tournament Format & Grouping 1. Maximum Participation: The tournament will accommodate a maximum of 192 teams, divided into 48 groups of 4 teams each. 2. Group Stage – Round Robin Format: o Each team will play 3 matches within their group. o Matches will be played to 11 points using rally scoring. o No deuce — the first team to reach 11 points wins. o Teams switch sides at 6 points. o No timeouts are allowed during the group stage. 3. Advancement Criteria: The top 2 teams from each group (based on win-loss record and points) will progress to the Knockout Stage, forming the Top 96 teams. 4. Knockout Stage – Round of 96 to Round of 32: o Single elimination format. o Matches played to 11 points, rally scoring, no deuce. o Switch sides at 6 points. o No timeout. 5. Top 16 Onwards (Quarterfinals, Semifinals & 3rd Place Match): o Matches played to 15 points using rally scoring. o No deuce — the first team to reach 15 wins. o Switch sides at 8 points. o Each team is allowed one (1) timeout per match (1 minute). 6. Grand Final Match: o Played in a best-of-three games format. o Each game is played to 11 points, rally scoring, no deuce. o Teams switch sides at 6 points in each game. o The first team to win 2 games will be crowned the Champion.