📌 LAC Pickleball Championship 2026

The LAC Pickleball Championship 2026 is a premier competitive pickleball tournament organized by PLAYA Racquet Club, bringing together both local and international players for an exciting day of high-level competition and community engagement.

📅 Event Date: 13 June 2026

📍 Venue: PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC

💰 Total Prize Pool: RM25,350 + RM 12,500 worth of LAC products

📝 Registration Deadline: 2 June 2026 (or until slots are full)

🏆 Categories & Eligibility

The tournament is open to players aged 28 years old and above, with categories divided based on DUPR ratings:

Novice (DUPR ≤ 2.999)

• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

Intermediate (DUPR ≤ 3.499)

• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles

All players must provide a valid DUPR ID (or self-assess if unrated), subject to organizer verification.

💵 Registration Fees

• Novice: RM125 per pax
• Intermediate: RM150 per pax

🥇 Prize Breakdown

Novice Categories (MD / WD / MXD):

• 🥇 Champion: RM2,500 + LAC products worth RM1,000
• 🥈 1st Runner-Up: RM1,450 + LAC products worth RM700
• 🥉 2nd Runner-Up: RM500 + LAC products worth RM400

Intermediate Categories (MD / WD):

• 🥇 Champion: RM3,000 + LAC products worth RM1,500
• 🥈 1st Runner-Up: RM2,000 + LAC products worth RM1,000
• 🥉 2nd Runner-Up: RM1,000 + LAC products worth RM600

Note: Prizes may be adjusted accordingly if the category does not meet the targeted entries

🎮 Tournament Format

The competition consists of Group Stage + Knockout Stage:

• Group Stage:
• Rally scoring to 15 points (sudden death)
• Knockout Stage (Round of 32 onwards):
• Rally scoring to 21 points (sudden death)
• General Format:
• 1 set per match
• No deuce (sudden death applies)
• 1 timeout per team (1 minute)

🗓️ Tournament Schedule (13 June 2026)

• 8:00 AM – 12:10 PM: Men’s Doubles Novice
• 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Women’s Doubles Novice
• 12:10 PM – 3:40 PM: Men’s Doubles Intermediate
• 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Women’s Doubles Intermediate
• 3:00 PM – 6:50 PM: Mixed Doubles Novice

📏 Rules & Gameplay Highlights

• Early rounds are self-refereed, with Match Officials available
• Semifinals & Finals will have appointed referees
• Players must announce score before serve
• Line calls are made by players, disputes may be escalated
• Matches must start within 5 minutes, with a 10-minute grace period before walkover

⚖️ Tie-Breaking Criteria (Group Stage)

If teams have identical records, ranking is determined by:

1. Total points scored
2. Point differential
3. Head-to-head result

⚠️ Important Policies

• Strict eligibility enforcement (age & DUPR)
• Disqualification may result in voided matches or revoked titles
• No refunds once registration is confirmed
• No partner changes after first match

🎯 Conduct & Fair Play

Players are expected to maintain sportsmanship and professionalism.

Prohibited behaviors include:

• Abuse, taunting, or misconduct
• Equipment abuse
• Deliberate delays

Violations may result in warnings, penalties, or disqualification.

📩 Contact Information

For enquiries, registration, or partner changes:

📧 [email protected]

📞 +6012 280 0146 (Julian Lee / Alexander Tran)