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36 TOURNAMENT SLOTS
1st Annual
Crystal
Pickleball
Invitational Cup
In partnership with
The Dink Spot Davao
JUNE 6, 2026
SATURDAY
9 AM to 5 PM
Yeshua Community Center · Kapatagan, Digos
Verse for the day
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
01About
Some people throw a party. Crystal’s throwing a tournament.
Birthday celebration
Up to 18 teams
Spectators welcome
It’s her birthday, and instead of celebrating over a quiet dinner, she’s gathering everyone on the courts for friendly competition and fellowship.
This Cup is her way of giving thanks for God’s goodness and faithfulness in her life — through the sport she loves.
3 divisions. Up to 36 players. 1 fun day.
Come ready to play. Stay for the cake. Be part of year one — the first of (Lord willing) many.
02Format
How the tournament runs
Everyone gets to play
- Round-robin first — at least 4 matches per team
- Top 4 teams from each division advance
- Seeds 1 vs 2 → Gold · Seeds 3 vs 4 → Bronze
Rules at a glance
- USA Pickleball Rulebook
- Round-robin to 11, finals to 15, win by 2
- Refs officiate matches; line calls self-called by players
03The day
How June 6 flows
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Check-in: arrive, sign the waiver, settle in
- 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM A few words from Crystal, tournament reminders, oath of sportsmanship, group photo, birthday song
- 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM Round-robin matches — two courts running continuously
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Gold finals on Court 1 · Bronze matches on Court 2
- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Buffer & awarding setup
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Awarding ceremony, closing remarks, raffle, group photo, cake
04Venue
Yeshua Community Center
Setting
Sheltered indoor venue
Courts
2 dedicated pickleball courts
Address
Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur
05Mark your calendar
Key dates
Registration opens
5:00 PM · Registration closes
8:00 PM · Division placement, matchups, and player guide released
Tournament day
Take a tournament shirt home
₱200 sold at cost — no profit
100% performance polyester round-neck drifit — pulls sweat away from the skin, dries fast, and stays cool when the courts heat up.
Included for players in the ₱500 entry. Optional add-on for spectators at ₱200. What you pay is exactly what it costs us — production only.
Tag your posts
Share your photos and reels with the hashtag so everyone can easily find them and reshare.
06Good questions
FAQ
Players: ₱500 each — per player, not per team. Includes tournament entry, a tournament shirt (drifit, your size), a buffet lunch, and medals for the top 3 per division. Paid via GCash when you register. Spectators are free to attend, with a ₱250 lunch add-on if you want to eat with everyone, and a ₱200 tournament shirt if you want one (sold at cost, no profit). Coffee and water are free for everyone.
Your paddle, court shoes, a water bottle, a towel, and your best A-game. We’ve got loaner paddles too — just tell us if you need one.
We’ll handle it. Pick “Match me with someone” on the form and we’ll pair you up. Some of our favorite matchups will start that way.
Self-rate using the DUPR scale as a reference — you don’t need to know your actual DUPR rating. The organizers make the final call so every match is balanced.
Yes — spectators are welcome and free to attend. If you want lunch with everyone, it’s an optional ₱250 add-on. Anyone joining for the day — family, friends, plus-ones — needs to register so we can manage the crowd. Register as a spectator below.
Indoor courts. We play.
Just message us as soon as you know — we’ll update the headcount.
Player entry (₱500): ₱300 refundable. The shirt portion (₱200) is non-refundable — shirts are produced ahead of time from a supplier, so payment goes straight into production. We’ll still get the shirt to you even if you can’t make it on the day.
Lunch (spectators, ₱250): fully refundable, regardless of reason or timing.
Shirts (spectators, ₱200): non-refundable once you’ve paid. Shirts are produced ahead of time from a supplier, so payment goes straight into production. We’ll still get the shirt to you even if you can’t make it on the day.
Either way, message us early so we can offer your spot to someone else.
We’ll create a Messenger group chat for everyone playing, reffing, and helping out, and add you once your registration is confirmed.
07Sign up
Count me in
Pick your role below. We’ll follow up on Messenger to confirm.
0 of 0 ready
All fields are required unless marked (optional).
We restored your draft from earlier. Pick up where you left off.
You’re in!
You’re on the list.
Shirt ordered — thanks!
We’ll verify your ₱500 GCash payment and message you on Messenger within a day or so to confirm. The full participant guide goes out June 4 — see you on the courts.
We’ll follow up on Messenger within a day or so. If you ordered any add-ons, we’ll verify your GCash payment then. See you on June 6!
We’ll verify your ₱200 GCash payment and message you on Messenger within a day or so to coordinate delivery.
Screenshot this as your proof of registration
The recap
That’s a wrap — what a day.
The first-ever Crystal Pickleball Invitational Cup is in the books: 16 teams, three divisions, and a whole lot of dinks. Thank you to everyone who played, reffed, cheered, and celebrated with us. 💕
Relive the day
The full photo album is up — find yourself, your team, and all the in-between moments.
Your champions
Novice · 35 & below
- Dinking in TandemDaniel & Alexan Bentulan
- Prime DinkersJohn Mark Lagon & Shiela Mae Caingcoy
- InvictaJonhrich Dominick Misa & Cariza Caballero
Novice · 36 & above
- 3DReedllemer & Belinda Jane Catulong
- Pikol 413Rezjoman & Karen Kleen Babia
- t-ERRORJeffrey & Jaja (Fritz) Morales
Low Intermediate
- Happy HourCarlo Agusto Tom & Kristine Atillo
- JalopCarlo Daniel & Loida Jalop
- TDSDMonsour Abpi & Charlin Eugenio
Congratulations to all our medalists — and to every team that stepped on the court. 🏓