JOOLA x PICKLE FRIENDS MLP JUNIOR TOURNAMENT

A TEAM EVENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

A regional junior team event bringing together young players from Johor, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, built around teamwork, learning and the love of pickleball.

Tournament Overview

📆 Date: 8th November 2026 (Sunday)

📍 Venue: Pickle Friends Plentong, Johor

⏳ Registration Deadline: 31st October 2026 (or until slots are full)

🏆 Prize Pool: RM2400 (Cash + merchandise)

🌍 Eligibility: Open to all players

🎯 Organiser: Pickle SKUPR

💰 PRIZE POOL & REGISTRATION

🏆 Tournament Divisions

U12 (for 12 years old and below)

U14 (for 14 years old and below)

💰 Prize Pool Structure for both U12 & U14

Tournament Entry Fees

RM500 per team (Each player receives an exclusive jersey)

For 8 teams

🥇 Champion – RM600

🥈 1st Runner-up – RM400

🥉 2nd Runner-up – RM200



➡️ Prize money is guaranteed only with full participation

➡️ In the event of insufficient entries, prizes may be prorated proportionally

Teams may join multiple categories

📆 EVENT SCHEDULE (TBC)

8th November

- u12 9am-1pm

- u14 1pm-6pm

Event times are estimated and may finish earlier or later.

Players must remain available until all scheduled matches are completed.

📌 Notes:

• The schedule above is an estimated timeline and may vary depending on match progress.

• FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED IN SPORTSSYNC

🎮 FORMAT

Each team has 4 players — 2 boys and 2 girls , all Players must play

Each match consists of 4 games to 15 rally points, sudden death

Game order for Round Robin:

Women’s Doubles

Men’s Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Mixed Doubles

All matches will follow these rules:

any tied game will go to a Dreambreaker (single game) up to 21 points, and rotation changes will happen every 4 points

This applies to

4 single players

📋 SCORING — Rally Scoring

Points are earned on every rally.

Top 2 of the group goes to semi final:

rally scoring to 15, sudden death

Semifinals / Finals: rally scoring to 15points

Round-Robin Stage Rules

• Each team match includes 4 doubles matches: Women’s Doubles → Men’s Doubles → Mixed Doubles→ Mixed Doubles

Group Ranking & Knockout Stage

• Teams are ranked by Final Group Score; the top 2 teams from each group advance to the knockout stage Semi Final.

🎾 Official Ball: Joola HC40 Ball

⚠️Match Regulations

🔹 Check-In, Punctuality & Walkovers

Players must check in at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled match.

A 10-minute grace period applies

Teams failing to appear after the grace period will forfeit the for all balance match and a walkover will be awarded.

🔹 Medical Timeout

• One 10-minute injury timeout allowed

• Inability to continue will be considered a forfeit

⚠️Health, Safety & Liability

• Participants compete at their own risk.

• Players are responsible for ensuring they are physically and medically fit to compete.

• The Organiser, venue, and sponsors shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained before, during, or after the event.

• Players must immediately withdraw if instructed by tournament officials or medical personnel.

⚠️Prizes & Participation Threshold

• Prize distribution is subject to minimum participation numbers.

• If the tournament receives less than 50% of its intended entries, prize amounts may be adjusted accordingly.

• All prize decisions by the Organiser are final.

⚠️Registration & Deadline

• Registration Closes: octorber 31st 2026 (Spots are limited, first-come, first-served!)

• Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except if the tournament is cancelled by the Organiser.

• The Organiser reserves the right to close registration once a category reaches full capacity.

• Once registration is completed, partner changes are only allowed if the original partner is unable to compete due to injury, supported by a valid medical certificate and subject to organiser approval.

• Full refund only if tournament is cancelled

The Organizer reserves the right to:

• Modify event schedule if required

• Adjust match format or tournament structure

• Revise categories or prize allocation if necessary

• Make final decisions on all disputes

All decisions by the Organizer are final and binding

• If participation is below 8 teams, prizes may be adjusted proportionately

• Prize may be forfeited in cases of rule violation or eligibility breach