SAY NO TO PODIUM WINNERS 2026 — SEASON 2 🏆🐊

THE TOURNAMENT WHERE THE BUAYA STAY OUT OF THE PODIUM! 😎

Season 1 was a blast… and now WE’RE BACK!

After the amazing response from our first SAY NO TO PODIUM WINNERS, we’re bringing you Season 2 — bigger, more exciting, and once again dedicated to giving the less-experienced players a chance to step onto the court, compete, learn and prove themselves!

Year 2026 soon comes to an end, for those who have yet to win any podium in year 2026, this is the time!

We all know them…

The players who seem to be in every tournament final.

The players who somehow always find their way onto the podium.

The players whose medals are starting to run out of space at home. 😂

Yes… we’re talking about the BUAYA! 🐊

For this tournament, we're saying:

🚫 NO BUAYA.

🚫 NO SAME OLD PODIUM WINNERS.

🚫 NO EASY MEDALS FOR THE USUAL SUSPECTS.

Instead, we're opening the door for YOU! 🔥

Whether you're a novice player, a relatively new tournament player, or someone who simply wants more tournament experience — this is your opportunity.

🏓 YOUR COURT.

💪 YOUR CHANCE.

🏆 YOUR TIME TO SHINE.

Don't worry if you haven't won a tournament before.

Don't worry if you've never made it past the group stage.

Don't worry if you get nervous playing your first competitive match.

That's exactly why this tournament exists.

Come and experience what tournament pickleball is really like.

Come test yourself against players around your level.

Come learn how to handle pressure.

Come make new friends.

Come gain experience.

And who knows…

Maybe YOU will be the next name on the podium. 👀🏆

Season 2 isn't about protecting the podium for the usual winners.

It's about creating an opportunity for new faces to step up.

The players who have been watching from the sidelines.

The players who always say,

"I'm not ready for a tournament yet."

The players who want to compete but are afraid of losing.

The players who want to improve their game through real match experience.

THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO JOIN. 🔥

You don't need to be the best player.

You just need to be willing to PLAY, LEARN, COMPETE AND HAVE FUN.

And to all the Buaya out there… 🐊

You know who you are. 😂

For this one…

PLEASE STAY OFF THE PODIUM. 🙏🤣

Let someone else have the spotlight.

Let the new players experience that feeling.

Let the next generation of tournament players rise.

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

Event Name: SAY NO TO PODIUM WINNERS 2026 (SEASON 2)

Venue: X park PJ South, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Participants: Open to Malaysian and Non Malaysian

Organizer: DINK & DUNKERS

Date: 12/12/2026 – 13/12/2026

TOURNAMENT CATEGORIES & SCHEDULE

12/12/2026 (SATURDAY)

1) AGE 19+ Women Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

8.00AM – 11.00AM

2) AGE 19+ Mixed Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

11.00AM – 02.00PM

3) AGE 30+ Men Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

02.00PM – 05.00PM

4) AGE 40+ Men Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

05.00PM – 08.00PM

5) Men Doubles Combined DUPR 5.8 (Podium Restriction)

08.00PM – 11.00PM

13/12/2026 (SUNDAY)

1) Women Doubles Combined DUPR 5.8 (Podium Restriction)

8.00AM – 11.00AM

2) AGE 19+ Men Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

11.00AM – 02.00PM

3) AGE 30+ Mixed Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

02.00PM – 05.00PM

4) AGE 40+ Mixed Doubles Below 3.099 (Podium Restriction)

05.00PM – 08.00PM

5) Mixed Doubles Combined DUPR 5.8 (Podium Restriction)

08.00PM – 11.00PM

**PLAYERS LOOKING FOR PARTNERS TO JOIN THIS**

https://chat.whatsapp.com/DGV6MzoNK8U6Is0MotRCMe

***DUPR ELIGIBILITY AND PODIUM RESTRICTION RULES (PLEASE READ)***

1)     Players with DUPR NR is eligible to join. NR is equivalent to DUPR 3.0

2)     Only players with DUPR rating below 3.099 are eligble to join. DUPR rating is based on registration time.

3)     DUPR will not be submitted for this tournament.

4)     PLAYER WITH PODIUM IN SPORTSSYNC OR BASELINE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO JOIN.

5)     A podium finish in any category or division will be counted as one (1) podium.

6)    IF PLAYER FOUND TO HAVE PODIUM FINISH IN SPORTSSYNC OR BASELINE BUT TRYING

        TO HIDE OR MANIPULATE, MAY DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TOURNAMENT.

7) PM the organizer Richard at 011-51658567 and show your sportssync and baseline profile that you guys don't have any podium.

If found out you have any podium, your team will be disqualified.

PRIZE POOL

CHAMPION – RM 1,200 CASH + MEDAL X 2

1^ST RUNNER UP – RM 800 CASH + MEDAL X 2

2^ND RUNNER UP – RM 500 CASH + MEDAL X 2

** REFER TO THE CASH PRICE AMOUNT STATED IN PRIZES SECTION**

Tournament Match Format

Pool Stage/Group Stage

- 15 Points Sudden Death

- No Side Switch

- Receiver call IN/OUT or Re-serve when dispute

Quarterfinals

-15 Points Game (Sudden Death)

- No Side Switch

- Receiver call IN/OUT or Re-serve when dispute

Semi Finals

- 15 Points Game, serve to win when 14-14

- Receiver call IN/OUT, final decision by Referee

Finals & 3rd Place Match

- 21 Points Game

- At 20–20: Serve to Win

- Switch sides at 11 points

- 1-minute timeout per team

- Receiver call IN/OUT, final decision by Referee

(Injury time out 10 minutes)

AGE CLARIFICATION

1)     AGE CALCULATIONS IS BASED ON YEAR. WE DON’T LOOK AT MONTH AND DATE. EXAMPLE, ADAM BORN IN 21ST DECEMBER 1986, TAKE 2026 – 1986 = 40. HE IS QUALIFIED TO JOIN AGE 40 CATEGORY EVEN HIS 40^TH BIRTHDAY IS NOT REACHED YET.

2)     ADAM (40 YEARS OLD) AND PETER (35 YEARS OLD) WOULD LIKE TO REGISER FOR THS TOURNAMENT, WHICH CATEGORY THEY ABLE TO JOIN? USE THE SMALLER AGE WHICH IS 35 YEARD OLD AND BOTH OF THEM CAN ONLY JOIN AGE 30+ CATEGORY.

3)     RICHARD IS 50 YEARS OLD. HE CAN JOIN AGE 50+ AND MULTIPLE CATEGORY, AGE 40+, AGE 30+, AND AGE 19+ IF HE WISH TO.

TOURNAMENT DECLARATIONS

1)     The Organizer have the absolute right to amend the rules and regulations, amend the tournament formats, reduce or increase the prize pool subject to final registered teams.

2)     The Organizer reserves the right to postpone, combine categories or cancel the tournament in the event of insufficient participants or unforeseen circumstances.

3)     The Organizer shall not be held responsible for any loss, theft or damage of personal belongings.

4)     All the decisions made by The Organizer is absolute and final. Format, disputes, rules are not be challenged by any parties.

5)     For DUPR ratings, The Organizer has the absolute right to disqualified any teams or individuals if deemed fake or manipulated with no refund.

6)     The prize pool are calculated based on 30 teams. Cash Prizes will be adjust should the teams registered lesser than that.

7)     There will be no refund for all the registration and payment made to the organizers. In case there is player who is not able to attend on the day, or not eligible to join, change of player is permitted but with approval from The Organizer.

8)     No medical officers will be on duty. The Organizer do not responsible for any accidents, injuries and death.

For further enquiries, you may reach us as follows,

Richard - Whatsapp at 011-51658567

Thank you. See you guys soon. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and Stay Strong!!!