PicklePedia

PICKLEPEDIA CHALLENGE 2026

(4 April 2026)

Join our inaugural Picklepedia Challenge 2026, a brand new pickleball tournament designed for players who have recently started their pickleball journey. The tournament aims to provide a competitive and fun platform for novice and lower intermediate players to level up their skills.

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Checkout the Winners

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Men's DoublesChampsKallang RoarsLefty
Mixed DoublesChampsILovePkbPV

Tournament Schedule

Venue: Pickle Padel Movement, Woodleigh

Secretariat: Whatsapp 65-85350113 (Darren)

DATEDayCategory
4 April 2026Saturday
(Starts 8am)
Men's Doubles & Mixed Doubles

Format of Play

  • The tournament consists of a total of 16 teams, divided into 4 pools of 4 teams each
  • The tournament will begin with a round-robin format within each pool
  • The top 2 teams from each pool will advance to the Quarterfinals elimination stage
  • Matches during the pool stage and Quarterfinals will be played to 15 rally points (sudden death)
  • From the semi-finals onward, matches will be played to 21 rally points (sudden death). In these rounds, teams will switch sides at 11 points

Players' Eligibility:

  • Open to all age groups
  • Players must have a DUPR rating of 3.2 and below
  • DUPR must meet criteria at the time of registration - Slight fluctuations after registration are common and acceptable
  • Any attempt to manipulate or submit fake DUPR matches with the intention of decreasing your rating will not be tolerated
  • Such actions will be reported directly to DUPR for further investigation
  • No DUPR eligibility complaints will be entertained after the registration closing date
  • Please report any concerns before the deadline
  • Podium finishers in large or major tournaments are not allowed to participate
  • Paddles used must be on the USAP-approved list of paddles

Registration & Payment

  • Registration Fee: SGD100 per team (Early bird $90)
  • Teams are confirmed only after payment is received. Payment is to be made to PayNow account 85350113
  • Please bring your NRIC on the match day for verification purposes
  • Players are not allowed to change their partner and team name after 21 March 2026
  • Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled
  • After registration & payment are made, please join our WhatsApp Group for all tournament updates
  • Registration is based on first-come-first-served basis

Match Day Guidelines

  • Check-in: All players must check in at least 20 minutes before their matches
  • Warm-up time: Maximum 2 minutes
  • Timeout: Only one timeout per team per match (30 seconds)
  • No-show rule: If a player or team is not present 5 minutes after the scheduled match start, it will be considered a walkover
  • Officiating: All matches are self-officiated, unless otherwise assigned by the Tournament Organiser.
  • All matches will follow the prevailing 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook which is accessible at https://usapickleball.org/rules/
  • Line calls: Receiving team call. When in doubt, replay the point
  • Umpires can overwrite player line calls if deemed incorrect
  • Conduct: Any form of bad behaviour, verbal abuse, cheating, or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification at the discretion of the tournament organizers
  • Partner policy: No partner changes allowed once the draw is published

Rain Policy

  • In the event of rain: Wait time is 30 minutes. If play cannot resume, matches will be postponed to the following day (tentative Sunday 5th starting at 12pm).
  • Players must be available at the rescheduled time; unavailability will be treated as a walkover with no refunds or credits.

Participation Terms:

  • Matches will be submitted to DUPR.
  • Media release: By participating, players consent to photography and videography, and grant the organizer the right to use media for promotional purposes.
  • Liability waiver: All participants play at their own risk. The organizers are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or personal loss during the event.

Organiser's Rights:

  • The organizer reserves the right to amend or change the rules and Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.
  • If fewer than 10 teams register, the event may proceed with revised prizes, or be postponed/refunded at organizer’s discretion.

Prize Money Policy:

  • Prize money is guaranteed only in the event of full participation
  • Prizes may be adjusted if participation is lower than expected
  • The organizer reserves the right to amend prizes accordingly to maintain fairness and tournament integrity

Prizes

  • Champion: SGD200 cash + medal
  • 1st runner-up: SGD150 cash + medal
  • 2nd runner-up: SGD100 cash + medal

Contact

Have any questions regarding Picklepedia Challenge? Drop us an email at hello@picklepedia.co

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