GOLDEN PADDLERS MINI TOURNAMENT 2026

Tournament Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Venue: 91 Pickleball Clubhouse, USJ Subang
• Registration Fee: RM120 / team
• Maximum: 16 teams per category

Categories

50+ Age Group

• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

60+ Age Group

• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

DUPR: 3.5 & below for all categories

👥 Age Eligibility

• Both players must be 50 years old or above, based on Year of Birth (YOB).
• No podium restriction — previous podium finishes or tournament results do not affect eligibility.

📊 DUPR Eligibility

• DUPR rating is based on the registration date and is final for eligibility.
• Players must have a DUPR rating of 3.5 or below on the registration date.
• Organizers may review DUPR history from March 2026 up to the registration date.
• A valid DUPR ID is required.
• Players with DUPR reliability below 10% are not eligible.
• Organizers reserve the right to verify DUPR rating, reliability and match history.
• Deliberately manipulating or lowering DUPR ratings may result in disqualification, tournament ban and report to DUPR.
• Tournament results will NOT be submitted to DUPR.

🎯 Tournament Format

Group Stage

• Round Robin
• Single game to 15 points
• Rally scoring
• Sudden death at 14–14

Quarter/Semi Finals/Finals

• Single game to 21 points
• Rally scoring
• Sudden death at 20–20

🏆 PRIZES

Total Prize Pool Up to RM10,888++

🥇 Champion

RM500 cash prize + 10 Hours Free Court Time worth RM500

🥈 1st Runner Up

RM300 cash prize + 6 Hours Free Court Time worth RM300

🥉 2nd Runner Up

RM150 cash prize + 3 Hours Free Court Time worth RM150

Free court hours are valid during non-peak hours only.

⏰ Tournament Regulations

1. Punctuality & Check-In

• Check in at least 30 minutes before the scheduled match.
• Players must be ready and present when called.
• Failure to check in/report may result in a forfeit/walkover and recorded loss.

2. Warm-Up & Match Start

• Maximum 1-minute warm-up after instruction by Point Guard/Referee.
• Maximum 10-minute grace period from scheduled match start.
• Failure to arrive within the grace period may result in a walkover and recorded loss.

3. Medical Timeout

• Maximum 10 minutes cumulative medical timeout per match.
• May be taken in multiple intervals, but all intervals count toward the 15-minute limit.
• Unable to continue after the permitted timeout = match forfeiture.

4. Player Responsibility

• Players are responsible for ensuring they are physically fit and medically capable of participating.
• Participation is at the player's own risk.
• Players should take appropriate precautions regarding their physical condition.

5. Tournament Authority

• The Tournament Director's decision is final on all tournament matters.
• Organizers reserve the right to make decisions necessary for fairness, safety and smooth operation of the tournament.

🚨 Event Cancellation & Postponement

• The Organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the tournament due to:
• Insufficient registrations
• Venue issues
• Force majeure
• Other unforeseen circumstances
• If the event is cancelled, all registered teams will receive a full refund.
• If the event is postponed, teams may:
• Retain their registration for the new event date; or
• Request a full refund.

🛡️ Participant Responsibility

• All participants compete at their own risk.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically fit to participate.
• Players must stop play immediately if they feel unwell or sustain an injury.
• The Organiser and venue shall not be held liable for any injury, accident, illness, loss, or damage arising before, during, or after the event.
• Participants are solely responsible for the security of their personal belongings.

🤝 Conduct & Sportsmanship

• All participants are expected to:
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship
• Respect fellow players, officials and volunteers
• Comply with all tournament rules
• The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify, remove, or refuse participation to any player whose behaviour is deemed:
• Inappropriate
• Unsportsmanlike
• In breach of tournament rules
• Any disputes, disciplinary matters, or interpretation of these tournament rules shall be determined by the Organiser and Tournament Director.