🏆 THE JAMES CUP — MINI TOURNAMENT SERIES Powered by Alpha Paddle Club 🐺 To celebrate my birthday, I am throwing a special mini tournament! Join us for a high-energy, team-formatted pickleball showdown at Astra Pickleball Center! With team colors, customized club shirts, and non-stop court action, this is going to be an unforgettable birthday tournament. 📅 EVENT DETAILS * Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026 * Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM * Venue: Astra Pickleball Center * Skill Level: Open to Beginner to Novice Players Only * Player Cap: Strictly 20 Players (4 Teams of 5 Players) * Joining Fee: ₱500 per player (Includes venue entrance fee + official color-coded team club shirt) ⚙️ GAME FORMAT & MECHANICS * Structure: 20 Players divided into 4 Teams (5 Players per team). * Matchups per Fixture: Each team vs. team matchup consists of 3 sub-matches: * ♂️ Men’s Doubles (2 Players) * 🚻 Women’s / Mixed Doubles (2 Players) * 👤 Singles (1 Player) * Scoring System: * 2 Sets per match + 1 Set Tiebreaker (if split 1-1). * NO DEUCE: First to 11 points wins each set! * Points & Standings: Team points are accumulated by Set Wins. The team with the highest total points across the tournament wins! * Podium Awards: 🏆 Gold (Champion) | 🥈 Silver (2nd Place) | 🥉 Bronze (3rd Place) 👕 PLAYER SHIRTS & REGISTRATION DEADLINE * ⚠️ DEADLINE: November 15, 2026 (2 Weeks Before Event) Registration and payment must be completed 2 weeks prior to allow enough time for customized team shirt production. * Mandatory Uniform: Your color-coded Official Club Shirt will be handed out upon check-in at the venue and must be worn during the tournament to identify your team designation! 🍿 PLAYER & GUEST (PLUS 1) PERKS * For Players: Entry fee covers your venue entrance, tournament play, and official team shirt. * For Guests / Spectators: * Unlimited Plus 1s are welcome to watch and cheer! * Guest Entrance Fee: ₱100 / head (charged directly by the venue). * Guest Perks Included: Unlimited water refills from the refilling station (please bring your own water bottle!), access to air-conditioned comfort rooms with shower facilities, and full access to the Astra Cafe. 🚨 SLOTS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO 20 PLAYERS! Reserve your entry now on Reclub to secure your shirt size and team spot!