PCL Asia's Rising Stars

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

No prior PCL experience is required. Talent, discipline, and potential matter more than rankings.

U19 Mixed Team Competition‍

• Teams compete in a structured, high-intensity format modeled after professional team leagues
• Emphasis on match play, pressure situations, and team strategy
• Multiple stages of competition, including qualification and finals

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.

Our goal is to:‍

• 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.

All Rising Stars participants gain access to:
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• High-level international competition
• Exposure to PCL Asia’s global network
• Evaluation opportunities linked to elite training pathways
• Professional event standards and production
• Official Rising Stars recognition under the PCL Asia platform

‍Selected players and teams may also receive:‍

• Training opportunities with partner academies
• Equipment support
• Future invitations to PCL development programs