The Miri Closed Pickleball Mayfest Tournament 2025 will take place from May 10 to May 12 at Paragon Pickleball Center in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. This event, featuring team and open competitions, offers players a chance to showcase their skills in various categories. Registration is open until May 2, 2025.
Tournament Overview
The Miri Closed Pickleball Mayfest Tournament 2025 is divided into two major parts: a team event and an open event. The team event, scheduled for May 10-11, will include categories like Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Veteran Mixed Doubles, and Open Mixed Doubles. Each team must consist of a minimum of six players, with a maximum of eight, including a team manager. Players can compete in up to two categories.
The open event, which will be held on May 12, features Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles for players aged 19 and above. The Mixed Doubles category requires a combined age of 80+ years. The tournament has a limit of 16 teams in the team event and 16 pairs per division in the open event.
Eligibility and Registration
To participate, players must be 19 years or older and have lived in Miri for at least six months. Veterans, aged 50 and above, are also eligible for the Veteran Mixed Doubles. Players must register via Pickleball Global and link their registration to the DUPR system. Registration opens on April 1, 2025, and the deadline is May 2, 2025.
Prizes
The team event offers cash prizes, trophies, and medals for the top four teams. The champion team will receive RM3000, while the first runner-up will get RM2000, and the second runner-up will win RM1000. The third runner-up will take home RM500. In the open event, the champions will win RM1000, with other top finishers also receiving cash prizes and medals.
Scoring and Tournament Format
The tournament will use a Group Round Robin and Elimination format. The team event will play one game of rally scoring to 21 points for group, quarterfinal, and semifinal matches. The final for first and second place will use a best-of-three format.
Tournament Rules
The tournament will follow the 2025 USA Pickleball/IFP Rulebook. The ball used will be ODYSPORTSZ pickleballs. The Organizing Committee may amend the rules or schedule as needed, and decisions will be final.
Significance
The Miri Closed Pickleball Mayfest is an important event for the local pickleball community, offering players a chance to compete at a high level while strengthening ties among local clubs and players. The event also serves as a platform for enhancing the visibility of pickleball in Miri, encouraging more people to get involved in the sport.
News in Brief: Miri Closed Pickleball Mayfest Tournament
The Miri Closed Pickleball Mayfest Tournament 2025 will take place from May 10-12 at Paragon Pickleball Center in Miri, Malaysia. The pickleball event includes a team competition and an open event with a range of categories. Registration is open until May 2, 2025.
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