Pickleball closed tourney for novice players taking place Aug 2-3 in Senadin
MIRI (July 17): Pickleball enthusiasts are invited to take part in the upcoming Santoh Miri Closed Novice Pickleball Tournament, taking place from Aug 2-3 at the Paragon Pickleball Centre in Senadin here.
Organising committee spokesperson Victor Hong said the tournament is open to players aged 14 and above who have never finished in the top four of any previous tournament.
'The tournament features the Open Men's Doubles, Open Women's Doubles, and Open Mixed Doubles categories,' he said in a statement yesterday.
Hong said the registration fee for those participating in a single category is RM80 per person, while the fee to join a second category is RM50 per person.
Each category offers a cash prize of RM800 to the champion, and RM400 and RM200 to the first and second runners-up, respectively.
'The tournament is part of Santoh Pickleball Club's broader initiative to grow the sport at the grassroots level and provide a positive entry point for new players across Miri and beyond,' he added.
Those interested in participating can contact Hong on 012-8771012 or Fabian Goh (016-8582088). lead Santoh Miri Closed Novice Pickleball Tournament Senadin
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Victor (third right) with members of the organising committee. MIRI (July 17): Pickleball enthusiasts are invited to take part in the upcoming Santoh Miri Closed Novice Pickleball Tournament, taking place from Aug 2-3 at the Paragon Pickleball Centre in Senadin here. Organising committee spokesperson Victor Hong said the tournament is open to players aged 14 and above who have never finished in the top four of any previous tournament. 'The tournament features the Open Men's Doubles, Open Women's Doubles, and Open Mixed Doubles categories,' he said in a statement yesterday. Hong said the registration fee for those participating in a single category is RM80 per person, while the fee to join a second category is RM50 per person. Each category offers a cash prize of RM800 to the champion, and RM400 and RM200 to the first and second runners-up, respectively. 'The tournament is part of Santoh Pickleball Club's broader initiative to grow the sport at the grassroots level and provide a positive entry point for new players across Miri and beyond,' he added. Those interested in participating can contact Hong on 012-8771012 or Fabian Goh (016-8582088). lead Santoh Miri Closed Novice Pickleball Tournament Senadin
