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.

Tournament Schedule

Venue: Pickle Padel Movement, Woodleigh

Secretariat: Whatsapp 65-85350113 (Darren)

DATE	Day	Category
4 April 2026	Saturday (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

Registration Form

Register for Picklepedia Challenge Now

All participants need to complete this reservation form below to confirm their jersey size and other particulars. Reservation is based on first come first served basis, upon full payment of joining fee.

Registration Form

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Contact

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