Event Title: “BYC Pickleball Club Chiang Mai x Happy Pickleball Club Hua Hin DUPR Flex League (Season 2) - The Legends”
Dates: May 5 -July 7, 2025 (8 weeks+)
Category 1: Combined age 100+ / Skill level 3.5
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Category 2: combined age 100+ / Skill level 4.0
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Category 3: combined age 130+ / Skill level 3.5
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Category 4: combined age 130+ / Skill level 4.0
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Format: The DUPR Flex League format allows flexible scheduling and convenient match reporting, making it easier for newcomers to participate.
Match Play: One match consists of 2-3 games, each worth one point. The winners win 2 out of 3 games. The third game is not needed if the winners win 2-0. The teams may win 0, 1, or 2 games for each match.
Skill Level Verification: The DUPR rating is important to maintain fair play. A rating session will be conducted before the tournament to verify skill levels. Players are urged to compete at their appropriate skill level or higher.
Participants are placed in a round-robin group and play 4-7 matches over 8 weeks. Each team plays the others once. The minimum number of teams in each event =5/ maximum =8 teams
Leagues/groups will be determined based on participant location and DUPR.
Registration Process
How to Register: Please register via LINE or WhatsApp at 096-906-1725
Registration Dates: Now - April 4, 2025
Match Dates: May 5 - July 7, 2025 (can schedule at different venues)
Medal Matches: July 12-13, 2025 at BYC Indoor Pickleball Court, Chiang Mai
DUPR Rating Verification:
To ensure fair play, all players are required to have accurate DUPR ratings. Rating sessions can be provided, if necessary.
Team Formation:
Players form a team by themselves and compete based on the combined age and skill level.
Payment:
We kindly request that payment be made via bank transfer to the following account:
Bank of Ayutthaya : Account Number: 354-105-8970
Account Holder: Ms. Rachada Dangchamroon
Please send a copy of your payment receipt to 096-906-1725.
Player Contact List: Kindly provide email addresses, phone numbers to all group members.
Scheduling Responsibility: Players will contact their opponents and schedule their matches within the designated timeframe.
Communication Platform: We will use online platforms (Line groups/ Whatsapp and Google Sheet) to facilitate scheduling and keep track of matches played and scores.
Dispute Resolution:
Any disputes related to scheduling or match results will be resolved under the supervision of the BYC and Happy Pickleball Club committees. The committees will ensure that all concerns are addressed fairly and efficiently, facilitating a positive resolution for all involved parties.
Reporting Method: Post the score publicly in the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaipickleballchat
Deadline for Reporting: Determine a deadline for reporting match results after each match is played (ideally within 24 hours).
Results Tracking: Maintain and regularly update a record of match results and standings.
Consequences for Late Reporting: To ensure fairness and accurate record-keeping, all match results must be reported by the winning team within 48 hours of the match's completion. Failure to comply with this reporting period will result in the match being forfeited. Reports submitted after the 48-hour grace period will not be accepted, and the team responsible for the late submission will incur the penalty of a forfeit, negatively affecting their standings and performance records.
Rescheduling: Players are encouraged to communicate promptly regarding the need to reschedule matches, if necessary, within 24 hours prior to the match.
No-Shows: A formal policy for managing no-shows will be communicated and posted on the tournament website (bycpickleball.com), including provisions namely automatic defaults thus no points for that match.
Additional Information
Participants can arrange their weekly league matches at a time and on a court that is convenient for both teams.
Matches can be played anytime during the period from May 5 to July 7, 2025. All matches may be played within the first week, if desired.
Matches are gendered, mixed or male/female doubles with brackets determined by DUPR.
Tournament Division and Details
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The league begins on May 5, 2025, and concludes on July 7, 2025. The Medal Round will be on July 12-13, 2025
For each division in which you register, you will play against every team in a Round Robin format.
You and your opponent will determine the location and time of each match.
You and your opponent decide who books the court for your match. It's better to book the court for 1 hour
You and your opponent should equally split the court fees unless you both agree otherwise.
For those wanting to book your court at BYC, please reach out via our Facebook page or by phone at 096-906-1725. Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/backyardcourt.official/
P.S. Find the location of our court on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qk92VD529Xfy2KC76
Both players should bring at least 2 balls for each match. You can then decide together which balls you would like to use.
Reach out to your opponent using the contact information listed in the Google Sheet titled ‘Contact Numbers.’ A LINE group will also be created for each league. Please note that the link to this sheet is shared exclusively via email and not posted on Facebook to protect privacy.
The winner of each match shall be the team that wins 2 out of 3 games. Each game shall be 11 points. There shall be no deuces.
Following the match, the winning team must take a photograph of both players and post it in the Chiang Mai Indoor Pickleball Players Facebook group.
The results must be included in the caption using the following format: League Result: [winner’s name] vs [loser’s name] - Score [Winner’s scores first].
For example, if Team A played against Team B, and Team A won with a score of 11-8/ 11-7/ 11-5, the caption should read: League Result: “Team A vs Team B 11-8/ 11-7/win 2-0”
Participants are required to create a DUPR account. The organizer will be responsible for entering scores on both the live Google Sheet and the DUPR dashboard.
In this league, every game you win earns you one point. The league rankings are regularly updated to reflect the latest results, and you can expect to see changes within 24 hours of a new result being submitted.
If your opponent doesn’t show up and hasn't contacted you to cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice, then you can submit a win with the score 11-0.
Should you be unable to complete your league matches and must withdraw from a league, please contact us immediately at the email address provided on the league session event page. This will allow for substitute matches to be arranged for your scheduled opponents. Please be aware that refunds will not be issued once the league session has commenced and matchups have been distributed to players.
The final matches will be held at the BYC Chiangmai Pickleball Indoor Court and will be contested by the top two teams of each division and club.
Additionally, an awards ceremony will be organized, to which all participants are invited. Although attendance is optional, all are encouraged to attend to foster camaraderie and celebrate the achievements of the winners of each division, who will be presented with prizes.
The entry fee is 500 baht per person/division. All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome to participate. The prize money (1,200 baht) will be awarded to the winning teams, provided there are at least 6 teams in the bracket. The 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive special BYC medals.
Note: The organizer reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary.
Need help?
Call or LINE 096-906-1725