Asia's Best Young Players Start Here.
The Launchpad for Asia's Next Pickleball Stars
Rising Stars is designed for development first and competition second.
Team Composition
4 players per team (2 male, 2 female)
Entry Fee
₱12,000 per team
Eligibility
All players must be 19 years old or younger
Rising Stars is open to:
★ Male and female pickleball players under 19 years old
★ Mixed teams representing clubs, academies, or countries
★ Players committed to long-term development and high-performance training
★ Athletes aspiring to collegiate, national, or professional pathways
Why Rising Stars Exist
Pickleball in Asia is growing faster than any other region in the world, but elite youth pathways remain limited. Rising Stars exists to close that gap.
Key features
Identify top U19 talent early
Provide meaningful competition against peers from other countries
Create clear development pathways beyond junior play
Connect players to elite training environments and future opportunities
This is how Asia builds its next generation of champions.
What Participants Gain
All Rising Stars participants gain access to:
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High-level international competition -
Exposure to PCL Asia's global network
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Evaluation opportunities linked to elite training pathways
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Professional event standards and production
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Official Rising Stars recognition under the PCL Asia platform
Selected players and teams may also receive:
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Training opportunities with partner academies -
Equipment support -
Future invitations to PCL development programs
A Clear Pathway for the Future
Rising Stars is directly aligned with PCL Asia's broader ecosystem, including elite academies, professional competitions, and international exposure.
For many players, this is the first step toward:
Advanced training environments
International competition
Long-term development within the PCL Asia system
This is not a one-off event. It is a starting point.
THIS IS NOT JUST A TOURNAMENT.
This is not about winning today. This is about preparing to compete at the highest level tomorrow.
This is how Asia builds its next generation of champions.