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Apr 8, 2025
The biggest pickleball team-tournament series in the Philippines is here! Get ready to showcase your skills, compete with the best, and enjoy an exciting event filled with intense matches and fantastic prizes. Here’s everything you need to know to register and participate in this thrilling tournament.
REGISTRATION MECHANICS
Eligibility
Open to all players aged 13 and above.
Minors must submit a signed parental consent form.
How to Register
A team representative must register the entire 4-member team through the Super Series registration page.
Entry fees must be paid online via the web form.
A confirmation email will be sent upon successful registration.
All players must download, sign, and submit the official waiver form (with wet signatures) on the first game day.
Entry Fees
Megamall Leg:
Early Bird Rate: Php 5,500 per team (on or before March 21, 2025)
Regular Rate: Php 6,000 per team (March 22–28, 2025)
Includes one tournament shirt per participant.
No refunds after registration.
Limited slots: Maximum of 8 teams per division, first-come, first-served.
Guaranteed 15 games per team (or 6 games per player).
Player Substitutions
Teams may register 1–2 alternates.
Substitutes must be of the same gender and can only replace players due to injury, illness, or scheduling conflicts.
Leg 1 Location
SM Megamall Fashion Hall
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TOURNAMENT MECHANICS
Team Composition & Categories
Each team consists of 2 men and 2 women. Teams can join one of the following categories:
Novice (DUPR 2.5-2.99)
Intermediate (DUPR 3.00-3.99)
Advanced (DUPR 4.0-4.75)
Determining Skill Rating
Based on DUPR or peer ratings, verified by a committee of experienced referees and coaches.
The committee reserves the right to adjust a team’s category if needed.
Players must provide DUPR profiles or create one during the tournament.
Medalists in past tournaments cannot join as Novices.
Players with a varsity background in tennis, badminton, or table tennis are recommended for Intermediate or higher.
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Tournament Format
Single Round Robin format with 2 groups per division.
Each group consists of 4 teams.
Each match includes 5 games:
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles A
Mixed Doubles B
Best Mixed Doubles Team
Game format: One game to 11 points (standard scoring), with a 15-minute time limit.
Semis & Finals: Best-of-5 format, with a tiebreaking 5th game if needed.
Scoring System
Round Robin: Side-out scoring to 11 points (win by 2 points).
Elimination Games: Strict 15-minute limit; the leading team wins when time expires.
Semis & Finals: No time limit, side-out scoring to 11 points.
Timeouts
Each team is allowed one (1) 60-second timeout per game.
Water or towel breaks are permitted without using a timeout, provided they do not disrupt the game.
If a break disrupts the game, the referee may charge the delaying team's timeout. If no timeouts remain, a technical warning may be issued.
Line Calls
Players are responsible for most line calls.
The referee will handle service foot faults, Non-Volley Zone foot faults, short serves, and other NVZ violations.
If a team challenges a line call, the referee will make the final decision only if they saw the ball.
If a player disagrees with a referee’s ruling, they may appeal to the head referee or tournament director.
If the ruling stands, the appealing team loses a timeout and receives a technical warning. If no timeouts remain, a technical foul is issued.
If the ruling is incorrect, the point will be replayed with no penalty.
Match Schedules
Players must be at the court when their game is scheduled.
If a prior match finishes early, the next teams must be ready.
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Megamall Leg Schedule
April 1, 2025 (Tuesday): Novice Group 1 Eliminations – 5 PM onwards
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday): Novice Group 2 Eliminations – 5 PM onwards
April 3, 2025 (Thursday): Intermediate Group 1 Eliminations – 5 PM onwards
April 4, 2025 (Friday): Intermediate Group 2 Eliminations – 5 PM onwards
April 5, 2025 (Saturday):
Advanced Group 1 Eliminations – 10:30 AM onwards
Advanced Group 2 Eliminations – 3:00 PM onwards
April 6, 2025 (Sunday): Semis & Finals – 10:30 AM onwards
Official Scores
The winning team must sign the scorecard.
Any discrepancies must be addressed to the Tournament Director, whose decision is final.
All scores will be uploaded to DUPR profiles and affect player ratings.
Medical Concerns
In case of a medical emergency, the referee will call a 15-minute medical timeout starting from when the medic arrives.
If a player cannot continue, the team may substitute another player of the same gender.
If no substitute is available, the opposing team wins with a score of 11 points or 2 points above the other team, whichever is relevant.
Defaults & Forfeits
Players have 2 minutes to report to the court.
Defaults result in a 6-0 win for the present team.
Injured players without an alternate will forfeit their match.
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PRIZES (Per Team – Gift Certificates from SM & Toby’s)
Advanced Category
Champion – Php 32,000 GCs
1st Runner-Up – Php 20,000 GCs
2nd Runner-Up – Php 12,000 GCs
Intermediate Category
Champion – Php 26,000 GCs
1st Runner-Up – Php 16,000 GCs
2nd Runner-Up – Php 10,000 GCs
Novice Category
Champion – Php 20,000 GCs
1st Runner-Up – Php 12,000 GCs
2nd Runner-Up – Php 8,000 GCs
Official Rule Book
Download the 2025 USAP Rulebook
For Inquiries
Email: support@tobys.com
Message: 0918-945-6233
Don't miss out on this incredible tournament—gather your team, register early, and get ready for some intense pickleball action!
