The Digital Wednesday Pickleball Networking Session gathers MDA members and invited industry partners for a friendly yet competitive doubles tournament designed to strengthen collaboration and professional relationships. The session blends sport and networking in a dynamic setting, exclusively for the digital and marketing community. Winners will receive cash prizes and rewards from Montigo and JD Sports, including:
π₯ Champion
- RM1,000 (team)
- Trophy & Medals
- Montigo Ace Bottle (950ml) each
- RM300 JD Sports voucher each
π₯ 1st Runners-Up
- RM500 (team)
- Medals
- Montigo Ace Bottle (950ml) each
- RM200 JD Sports voucher each
π₯ 2nd Runners-Up
- RM300 (team)
- Medals
- Montigo Ace Bottle (950ml) each
- RM100 JD Sports voucher each
π Event Schedule
Category: Mixed Doubles DUPR < 3.25
π 6:30 PM β 9:00 PM
π₯ Group Stage Battles Begin
Round-robin action as all teams fight for a spot in the playoffs.
π 9:15 PM β 9:35 PM
β‘ Quarterfinal Showdowns
Top teams advance β intensity rises.
π 9:50 PM β 10:10 PM
β¨ Semifinals Clash
Only the best duos survive to fight for the title.
π 10:25 PM β 10:45 PM
π Finals & Bronze Match
One match to determine the podium winners.
π 11:00 PM β 11:30 PM
π Prize Giving Ceremony
Celebrate the winners and honour outstanding performances.
π Tournament Format & Regulations
Mixed Doubles β DUPR < 3.25
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
- A DUPR rating below 3.250 is required at the time of registration.
π Match Format Overview
Group Stage
- Winning Points: 15
- Scoring Format: Rally
- Sets: 1 Set
- Timeout: 1-minute per team
- Deuce: No Deuce (Sudden Death)
Quarterfinals
- Winning Points: 21
- Scoring Format: Rally (Malaysia)
- Sets: 1 Set
- Timeout: 1-minute per team
- Deuce: No Deuce (Sudden Death)
Semifinals & Finals
- Winning Points: 21
- Scoring Format: Rally (Malaysia)
- Sets: 1 Set
- Timeout: 1-minute per team
- Deuce: Win by 2 Points
π§ββοΈ Refereeing Guidelines
Group Stage β Quarterfinals
- Matches are self-refereed.
- A Match Official is available to assist with disputes and challenges.
Semifinals & Finals
- Matches will be officiated by appointed Referees.
π― Line Call Regulations
- The receiving team is responsible for line calls.
- Teams may refer line calls to the Match Official if both agree.
- If the official cannot determine the outcome, the rally is replayed.
π Serve Rules
- The server must announce the score clearly and audibly before each serve.
- Failure to do so allows the receiving team to request a re-serve.
- The server must ensure the receiving team is ready before initiating the serve.