VIETPADEL LADDER RACE 2026

🎾 VIETPADEL LADDER RACE – GENERAL RULES

1. Competition Format

The ladder is organized in a box system with 5 teams per group or 5 players per group for single (this number may change depending on subscription).

Each team plays one or more match against every other team in their group during the cycle.

Matches are played in:

Best of 3 sets

3rd set = Super Tie-Break (first to 10 points, win by 2)

Every game uses the Star Point (2 deuces):

At 3rd deuce, the receiving team chooses the receiving side

The next point decides the game

2. Ladder Structure

Two formats are available:

Singles Ladder

Doubles Ladder

Teams or individuals are placed into groups based on level (initial seeding or evaluation).

Each group contains 5 double teams or 5 single players.

3. Cycle Duration

Each ladder cycle lasts 2 weeks.

During this period, organise as many matches as possible.

4. Promotion & Relegation

At the end of each 2-week cycle:

🟢 Top 2 teams → move UP to the higher group

🔴 Bottom 2 teams → move DOWN to the lower group

🟡 3rd place team → stays in the same group

This system ensures:

Competitive balance

Continuous progression

Fair ranking evolution

5. Match Organization

All matches are:

Scheduled and organized by Vietpadel staff accordingly with the players schedule.

Played on Vietpadel courts included in the subscription membership fee. (All court fees are included, only 1.2Mvnd/player for 3 month)

Players must:

Respect scheduled times

Be present at least 10 minutes before the match

6. Scoring & Rankings Within Groups

Ranking in each group is determined by:

Number of matches won

If tied:

Head-to-head result

If still tied:

Set difference

If still tied:

Game difference

If still tied:

Coin toss (organized by Vietpadel staff)

Scoring & Points System

Match Points Allocation

For each match:

🟢 Win (2–0 or 2–1) → 3 points

🔴 Loss (1–2) → 1 point

🔴 Loss (0–2) → 0 points

👉 This rewards teams that win, while still giving credit for close matches.

Example

Team A wins 2 matches (2–0, 2–1) and loses 1 match (1–2) → 3 + 3 + 1 = 7 points

Team B wins 2 matches (both 2–0) and loses 1 match (0–2) → 3 + 3 + 0 = 6 points

👉 Team A ranks higher due to earning a point in a close loss.

7. Official Rules

All matches follow the official rules of the International Padel Federation (FIP)

This includes:

Serving rules

Ball in/out decisions

Use of glass and fences

Code of conduct

8. Results & Ranking System

All matches are:

Officially recorded

Counted toward VPR (Versatile Padel Rating) points

Rankings are updated after each cycle (every 2 weeks no matter if you completed your matches or not)

9. Membership & Fees

💰 Price: 1,200,000 VND per player

📅 Duration: 3 months from September 14th - December 15th 2026

✅ Includes:

Court fees for all ladder matches

Match organization

Official scoring and ranking tracking

10. Player Responsibilities

Show fair play and sportsmanship

Respect opponents and staff

Report any issues immediately

Complete all scheduled matches within the cycle

11. Special Notes

If a team cannot complete matches:

Matches may be recorded as losses by default

Vietpadel reserves the right to:

Adjust groups if necessary (injury, withdrawal, level balancing, adding teams to the ladder)

Balls: Players are responsible to buy new balls for each match. Both teams or players come with 1 can each of new balls, open 1 can for the match, the looser team leave with the used balls and the winner team leave with the new can of balls. This is a general rule but if both teams or players are agree with each other to do another way, Vietpadel won't interfere!!

12. Goal of the Ladder

Provide a fun, competitive, and structured environment

Help players:

Improve their level

Play regularly

Compete against similar-level opponents