Mumbai

Ninjas Championship Powered by HUDLE

Kick Off Net Ninjas

Pickleball

Boys Singles - U18

Girls Singles - U18

Men’s Intermediate Singles

Women’s Intermediate Singles

Boys Doubles - U18

Girls Doubles - U18

U18 - Mixed Doubles

Men’s Intermediate Doubles

Women’s Intermediate Doubles

Intermediate Mixed Doubles

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;1. ORGANISER &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; EVENT PARTNERS
Ninjas Championship - Mumbai Edition 2026 is organised and managed by Kick Off Net Ninjas, by MN8 Agency Pvt. Ltd. The Organiser is responsible for tournament operations, venue coordination, player communication, officials, marketing, sponsorships and prize distribution.

Hudle is the Exclusive Ticketing Partner, responsible for online registrations and ticketing. FitNambi is the Official Technology Partner, supporting registrations, fixture generation, scheduling and live results.

2. ELIGIBILITY &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; CATEGORIES
2.1 Under-18 Categories

Players must be below 18 years of age as of 20th November 2026. Valid age proof must be provided upon request. Failure to provide satisfactory proof may result in disqualification without a refund.

2.2 Intermediate Categories - DUPR Eligibility

Only players with a DUPR rating of 4.2 or below are eligible to compete in the Intermediate categories at Ninjas Championship.
The Organiser reserves the right to verify player ratings and assess eligibility before or during the tournament.
Players whose ratings or playing ability clearly exceed the permitted level may be moved to another suitable category or disqualified, without a refund.
Players may be asked to provide their DUPR profile or other information required to verify their eligibility.
Unrated players may be assessed by the Organiser to determine their eligibility for an Intermediate category.

2.3 Mixed Doubles

Each Mixed Doubles team must consist of one male player and one female player.

2.4 Multiple Categories

Players may register for more than one category, subject to availability and the tournament schedule. Participants are responsible for managing any scheduling conflicts.

2.5 Registration Details

Registrations are personal and non-transferable. Participants are responsible for providing accurate personal, age and rating information.

3. REGISTRATION &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; PAYMENT
a. Registration is confirmed only after successful payment through Hudle and submission of all required participant details.
b. Each category will have one fixed registration price. There will be no early-bird or late-registration pricing.
c. The displayed registration price will include applicable platform and registration charges. No additional platform fee will be added at checkout.
d. Entries will be accepted on a first-paid, first-confirmed basis until the category reaches capacity or registrations close.
e. For Doubles and Mixed Doubles, one player may complete the team registration and payment. The registration will be confirmed only after the partner’s details have been submitted.
f. Registration fees do not cover travel, accommodation or food.

4. CANCELLATION &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; REFUND POLICY
a. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable in cases of withdrawal, injury, no-show, late arrival or scheduling conflicts.
b. A full registration refund will be provided if the Organiser cancels the event or cancels a category due to insufficient participation.
c. The Organiser may combine, split or regroup categories, or move players between categories, to maintain fair and competitive play. Such changes alone will not entitle participants to a refund.
d. Approved refunds will be processed through the original payment method.
e. If the event is disrupted by weather, power failure, government restrictions or other circumstances beyond the Organiser’s reasonable control, the Organiser may modify or reschedule the programme. Refunds will not automatically apply in these circumstances.

5. TOURNAMENT FORMAT &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; RULES
a. Each category will begin with a round-robin stage, with pools generally consisting of three to four entries depending on final participation, followed by knockout rounds.
b. The match format will be as follows:
Round-robin and pre-quarterfinals, where required: One game to 11 points.
Quarterfinals and semifinals: One game to 15 points.
Finals: Best of three games to 11 points.

c. Qualification criteria, tie-break rules and detailed scoring rules will be communicated before the tournament.
d. Fixtures, match schedules and live results will be shared through the designated tournament platform. The schedule may be modified where necessary.
e. The Tournament Director and referees will have the final say on match-related decisions.
f. Any player or partner changes after registration require approval from the Tournament Director.

6. MATCH-DAY CONDUCT
a. Players must arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match and be ready to play when called.
b. A walkover may be awarded if a player or team is not ready within 10 minutes of the official match call.
c. Players must wear appropriate sportswear and non-marking sports shoes, as required by the venue.
d. All participants must follow venue rules and maintain respectful sporting conduct.
e. Cheating, abusive behaviour, equipment abuse or misconduct towards officials, players or spectators may result in a warning, disqualification or removal from the venue without a refund.
f. The Organiser will provide official match balls. Participants must bring their own paddles.

7. PRIZE MONEY
a. The tournament has an aggregate prize pool of ₹5,00,000, distributed across eligible categories.
b. Category-wise prize allocations and minimum participation requirements will be announced by the Organiser.
c. The Organiser reserves the right to revise category-wise prize allocations depending on actual participation. Any changes will be communicated to participants.
d. Prize money will be paid in Indian Rupees (INR) and will be subject to applicable tax deductions, including TDS, wherever required under Indian law.
e. Winners must provide valid PAN and bank details to receive prize money.

f. Prizes are non-transferable.

8. HEALTH, SAFETY &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; LIABILITY
a. Pickleball is a physical sport. Participants confirm that they are fit to participate and understand the risks associated with playing.
b. Participants are encouraged to maintain their own personal medical insurance and are responsible for their personal belongings and equipment.
c. The Organiser will take reasonable steps to support a safe playing environment. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Organiser, Hudle, FitNambi, the venue and their respective staff and representatives will not be liable for injury, loss, damage or theft arising in connection with participation, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
d. For participants under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accept these terms on their behalf and is responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision.
e. Participants must follow all venue safety instructions and promptly report hazards to event officials.

9. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; PARTICIPANT DATA
a. The event will be photographed, filmed &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; live-streamed.
b. By registering, participants consent to the use of event-related photographs and videos featuring them by the Organiser and its partners for promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without additional compensation.
c. Participant information will be used for registration, tournament operations, communications and publication of results.
d. Relevant participant information may be shared with the Organiser, Hudle, FitNambi and event sponsors for event-related purposes, subject to applicable privacy requirements and their respective privacy policies.

10. GENERAL CONDITIONS
a. The Organiser may modify the schedule, format, rules or venue where reasonably necessary for conducting the event. Significant updates will be communicated through registered contact details.
b. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse or cancel an entry in case of a breach of these Terms &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Conditions or tournament rules.
c. Any disputes relating to the event will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

By completing registration, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Conditions.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;