Golden Dragon Boat (GDB) Pickleball Tournament

Golden Dragon Boat (GDB) Pickleball Tournament

Jim S

The Golden Dragon Boat (GDB) Pickleball Tournament takes place on 31 January 2026, bringing a full day of exciting pickleball action from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Hyprground, Kuchai. Players can look forward to a competitive and energetic tournament atmosphere at one of Kuala Lumpur’s premier pickleball venues.

With a total prize pool valued at RM11,400, the tournament offers rewarding incentives for top performers. Registration closes on 29 January 2026, so be sure to secure your spot early and be part of this thrilling one-day event.

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Tournament Details

  • Registration Date: Open now – 29 Jan 2026
  • Tournament Time: 8AM – 8PM, 31 Jan 2026
  • Venue: Hyprground, Kuchai

Categories Available

Novice

  • Men's Doubles
  • Women's Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles

Prizes

  • 1st Place: RM2,000 cash
  • 2nd Place: RM1,200 cash
  • 3rd Place: RM600 cash

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Schedule

  • 08:00am – 03:30 PM: Men's Doubles & Women's Doubles
  • 03:30pm – 08:00pm: Mixed's Doubles

Tournament Format & Rules

  • Match Scoring Format: Round robin to quarterfinals play rally to 15, semifinals rally to 21, and finals/3rd–4th are best of 3 with serve-to-win and side switches as specified.
  • Player Eligibility: Players must have a verified DUPR rating below 3.099 with reliability above 60%; NR players are treated as DUPR 3.000.
  • DUPR Compliance: Multiple DUPR accounts result in immediate disqualification with no refund, and all match results will be submitted via Sport Sync.
  • Punctuality & Walkovers: Players must check in 30 minutes before matches; late arrival beyond grace periods may result in walkovers or full match forfeits.
  • Injuries & Replacements: One 10-minute medical timeout is allowed, and partner replacements are permitted only before group draw with Tournament Director approval.

Registration & Fees

  • Fee: RM250 per pair
  • Register Here: Website

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