78th Founding Anniversary · Ozamiz City

Tournament Guidelines

Please review the guidelines below before registering for the Asenso Ozamiz Pickleball Tournament.

1Eligibility

All entries are subject to a qualification review before a slot is confirmed.
Players must register for the category that matches their true skill level. Sandbagging (registering below your level) may lead to disqualification.
Each player may compete in a category once per division. A valid government-issued ID showing address is required.
Double entry is not allowed — a player may only register for one category.
Novice, Beginner, and Intermediate Categories: Players must be 18 years old or above.
Intermediate Category: Players who placed on the podium in an Open Category, or who were champions in the Intermediate Category in the previous year, are not eligible to play.
Beginner Category: Players who have been champions in any Beginner Category tournament in the previous year are not allowed to play in the Beginner Category.
Beginner Category: Players who placed on the podium in Open 35+ or Open 45+ are not allowed to play in the Beginner Category.
Novice Category: Players must not have been a champion in the Novice Category in the previous year. The committee reserves the right to evaluate a player's skill level.
The tournament committee reserves the right to screen a player's skill level and decide whether they are eligible to play in their selected category.

This is a doubles tournament — every team is made up of two players (Player A & Player B).
Matches follow a round-robin and/or single-elimination bracket as determined by the number of qualified teams.
Teams must check in at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match. A 5-minute grace period applies; failure to appear results in a forfeit.
The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust the schedule, brackets, or format as needed.

Games follow the official USA Pickleball / IFP rules unless otherwise stated by the organizers.
Matches are played to 11 points, win by serve. Medal and final matches may be played to 15, win by serve.
A serve that clips the net and still lands in the correct service court is live and in play (no let) — only a serve that fails to clear the net or the non-volley zone line is a fault.
Your momentum after a volley cannot carry you into the non-volley zone (kitchen). Touching the kitchen or its line while still carrying momentum is a fault, even if the ball is already dead.
A ball landing on any boundary line is 'in' — except on the serve, where a ball touching the non-volley zone line is a fault.

Players must use paddles approved by USA Pickleball / IFP standards.
Official tournament balls will be provided for all sanctioned matches.
Appropriate athletic attire and non-marking court shoes are required. The provided tournament shirt should be worn during matches when issued.

Players are expected to display good sportsmanship at all times.
Referees' and tournament officials' decisions are final.
Abusive language, unsportsmanlike behavior, or arguing with officials may result in penalties or disqualification.
Line calls on your side of the court are your responsibility — call them honestly and promptly.

Registration is confirmed only after qualification and payment of the applicable category fee.
Once your team is qualified, you'll receive payment instructions via text message or email.
Fees are non-refundable once a slot is confirmed, except when a category is cancelled by the organizers.
Submitting false or incomplete information may void your registration.

Players participate at their own risk. The organizers are not liable for injuries, loss, or damage incurred during the event.
By registering, players consent to the use of photos and video taken during the tournament for promotional purposes.
The organizing committee reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time.