🏆 Elite Pickleball Championship – MBA Edition

Terms & Conditions (T&C)

Effective Date: [March 14th, 2025]

Welcome to the Elite Pickleball Championship – MBA Edition! This document outlines the rules, guidelines, responsibilities, and expectations for all participants. By registering for this tournament, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.

1️⃣ General Overview

1. The Elite Pickleball Championship – MBA Edition is a competitive team-based pickleball tournament exclusively for students and alumni of India’s top business schools.

2. The tournament is designed to promote sportsmanship, networking, and competitive play among MBA graduates.

3. Participants must comply with all official rules, code of conduct, and instructions provided by the organizing committee, referees, and event coordinators.

2️⃣ Eligibility & Team Composition

1. This tournament is open only to students and alumni from the 20 listed business schools (refer to Section 11).

2. Each team must consist of a minimum of 5 players and a maximum of 6 players.

3. Each team must include at least one female player.

4. Players must all belong to the same business school or alumni association.

5. A team can consist of players from different graduating batches, but all must be affiliated with the same institution.

6. Valid proof of affiliation (student ID, alumni card, official email verification, or LinkedIn profile) is mandatory for all participants.

7. Players can only register for one team and cannot switch teams once the registration process is complete.

3️⃣ Registration & Payment Policy

3.1 Registration Process

1. Registration is conducted online only through the official tournament website.

2. Each team captain must complete the registration form and ensure that all required player details are accurate.

3. The registration form must include:

   • Full names of all team members.

   • Contact details (phone number & email).

   • Proof of affiliation with the business school.

   • Acceptance of terms and conditions by all team members.

4. Deadline for registration: April 30th,2025 (subject to change based on demand).

5. A confirmation email will be sent once the registration is successfully processed.

3.2 Registration Fee

1. The registration fee is INR 3,000 per player.

2. Payment must be completed through the payment link shared on the college email ID.

3. Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

4. If a team withdraws or fails to participate after registration, no refund will be provided.

4️⃣ Tournament Format & Match Rules

4.1 Tournament Structure

1. The Elite Pickleball Championship – MBA Edition will be held across 7 cities in India. Each city must have a minimum of 8 registered teams to proceed with the tournament. If a city fails to meet this requirement, it will be dropped from the championship, and all registered teams from that city will receive a full refund of their registration fees.

2. Each city will host a qualifying round, and the top 2 teams will advance to the National Finals.

3. Each round will feature Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles, and Mixed Doubles, with a men’s second singles as a tie-breaker.

4. The national finals will feature the top teams from all cities competing for the championship title.

5️⃣ Equipment & Attire

1. The tournament organizers will provide official pickleballs for all matches.

2. Players must bring their own paddles. A limited number of paddles will be available for rent at the venue, but availability is not guaranteed and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. All participants must wear appropriate sports attire and non-marking shoes.

4. Clothing that contains offensive language, political slogans, or inappropriate imagery is strictly prohibited.

6️⃣ Conduct & Disciplinary Actions

1. Players must maintain sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect for opponents, referees, and organizers.

2. The following behaviors will result in penalties, suspension, or disqualification:

   • Cheating or attempting to manipulate the game.

   • Verbal or physical abuse towards other players, referees, or spectators.

   • Use of alcohol, drugs, or banned substances during the event.

   • Tampering with equipment or engaging in unsportsmanlike behavior.

7️⃣ Health & Safety Disclaimer

1. Pickleball is a physically demanding sport, and players participate at their own risk.

2. All participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to compete.

3. The organizers, sponsors, and venue staff will not be held liable for any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that may occur during the tournament.

8️⃣ Media & Promotional Rights

1. By participating, players grant permission for the use of their name, image, and likeness in event promotions, social media posts, and marketing materials.

2. Photography and video recordings will be conducted throughout the event, and footage may be used for promotional purposes.

3. Participants cannot record, stream, or broadcast matches without prior approval from the organizers.

9️⃣ Refund & Cancellation Policy

1. No refunds will be issued once registration is completed.

2. If the event is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, players will be given the option of:

   • Full refund of the registration fee.

   • Rescheduling of the event to a later date.

3. If a team fails to show up for their match, they will forfeit their game without a refund.

🔟 Dispute Resolution & Final Decisions

1. All referee and organizer decisions are final and non-contestable.

2. Any disputes must be reported within 15 minutes after the match to the tournament director.

3. The tournament committee reserves the right to modify rules, change schedules, or take disciplinary action as necessary.

1️⃣1️⃣ List of Eligible Business Schools

1️⃣ IIM Ahmedabad

2️⃣ IIM Bangalore

3️⃣ IIM Calcutta

4️⃣ IIM Lucknow

5️⃣ IIM Kozhikode

6️⃣ IIM Indore

7️⃣ IIT Delhi (DMS)

8️⃣ IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)

9️⃣ XLRI Jamshedpur

🔟 ISB Hyderabad/Mohali

1️⃣1️⃣ SPJIMR Mumbai

1️⃣2️⃣ FMS Delhi

1️⃣3️⃣ MDI Gurgaon

1️⃣4️⃣ IMT Ghaziabad

1️⃣5️⃣ IIFT Delhi/Kolkata

1️⃣6️⃣ IIM Mumbai

1️⃣7️⃣ JBIMS Mumbai

1️⃣8️⃣ SIBM Pune

1️⃣9️⃣ NMIMS Mumbai

2️⃣0️⃣ TISS Mumbai

1️⃣2️⃣ Acceptance of Terms

By registering, all players acknowledge that they:
✅ Understand and agree to the tournament rules and policies.
✅ Accept the final decisions of referees and organizers.
✅ Participate at their own risk, with no liability on the organizers.