🏆 Burung Hantu Pickle Cup

📖 About

The Burung Hantu Pickle Cup is ready to light up the court this 6th December 2025 at PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang, bringing together Malaysia’s most passionate pickleball players for a day packed with energy, spirit and friendly rivalry.

This one-day tournament is made by locals, for locals. Open exclusively to Novice and Intermediate Plus players across Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories. Expect fast-paced rallies, fierce teamwork and the electric atmosphere that only Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu can serve up.

From sunrise serves to sunset smashes, it’s all about celebrating the love of the game, good vibes, and great community. So grab your paddles, bring your best game and get ready to rally under the wings of the owl.

It’s more than just a match ,because what’s a competition without a little fun and nasi lemak?

ℹ️ Tournament Information

• Date: 6th December 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Venue: PLAYA Racquet Club @ PARC Subang
• Organizer: PLAYA Racquet Club
• Title Sponsor: Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu
• Co-Sponsor: Spritzer
• Prize Pool: Cash prizes worth up to RM29,250

🏓 Who Can Join

This tournament is open to all local pickleball enthusiasts. Whether you’re competing for the top spot or just playing for fun, there’s a place for everyone!

🕒 Registration Details

• Registration Fees: RM100/player or RM200/pair
• Closes on: 26th November 2025 or until slots are full

🎁 Prize Pool

👥 Skills Division

🧾 Players Eligibility

⚠️ Disclaimer

Players with an NR (No Rating) DUPR status are eligible to participate in any category. However, any player found to have duplicate DUPR accounts or to be manipulating their DUPR rating in any way will be immediately disqualified from the tournament without refund.

📊 DUPR Reliability Policy

• Players with a DUPR reliability score below 10% will be treated as Unrated (0.000/NR).
• If one partner is Unrated, their level will be considered the same as their partner’s rating, or at the Tournament Director’s discretion.
• If both partners have a reliability score below 10%, the pair will be considered Unrated(NR) and placed according to the Tournament Director’s discretion.
• This ensures fair placement and avoids mismatches due to incomplete or unreliable rating data.

🏓 Format

🎯 Tournament Format

• Group Stage: Round-robin within each group per category.
• Knockout Stage: Top 2 teams from each group advance to single-elimination rounds.
• Format Adjustments: May be made depending on final participation numbers.
• Seeding: All categories (except Novice) will have the Top 8 / Top 4 players seeded, based on DUPR Rating and Tournament Director’s discretion.

🔗 Tie-Breaking Criteria (Group Stage)

If two or more teams have identical win–loss records, the ranking will be determined in this order:

1. Total Point Differential – Points scored minus points conceded across all group matches.
2. Head-to-Head Result – Applied only if exactly two teams are tied.
3. Total Points Scored – Total accumulated points across all group matches.

🧮 Scoring Format

🗓️ Tournament Schedule

⚖️ Match Regulations

🧑‍⚖️ Refereeing

• Group Stage to Quarterfinals: Self-refereed matches.
• A Match Official will be available for disputes and challenges.
• Semifinals and Finals: Officiated by appointed referees.

📏 Line Calls

• The receiving team is responsible for line calls on their side.
• Disputed calls may be referred to the Match Official if both teams agree.
• If the official cannot determine the outcome, the rally will be replayed.

🗣️ Serve Rules

• The serving team must announce the score clearly and audibly before serving.
• Failure to do so allows the receiving team to request a re-serve.
• The server must ensure the receiving team is ready before serving.

⚖️ Tournament Director’s Decision

All disputes, interpretations, and final decisions regarding rules, format, or conduct will be made at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director, and such decisions are final and binding.

📘 Tournament Handbook

Get ready to serve up some fun at the Burung Hantu Pickle Cup — powered by Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu!

Access the Official Tournament Handbook for full details on event rules, match formats, scoring systems, schedules, and participation guidelines — everything you need to play your best game.

👉 View the Handbook

🍛 Stay local, stay sharp, and bring your A-game — just like Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu!

📋 Registration & Contact Support

Need help with registration, withdrawals, or have tournament-related questions? We’re here to assist and ensure your Burung Hantu Pickle Cup experience runs smoothly.

📞 Contact Channels

• 📱 WhatsApp Alexander Tran

🦉 Stay calm, stay spicy — the Burung Hantu team’s got your back!