Tournament Information & Policies
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Tournament Information & Policies
Everything you need to know about taking part in The Majors. Please read the relevant policies before completing your registration.
The Majors Tournament Terms & Conditions
Organiser: THE MAJORS PADEL LTD
Tournament: The Majors
When and where: 28th November 2026 – 29th November 2026 | Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, Manchester M12 5BT
Contact: admin@themajorspadel.co.uk
1. About these terms
These terms explain how to register for and participate in The Majors, organised by THE MAJORS PADEL LTD ("we", "us"). Read them alongside the policies listed in section 10 before registering.
2. Who can enter
Players must be at least 16 years old by November 28th. Players below the minimum age cannot register.
Players aged 16-17 require consent from a parent or legal guardian through the separate registration consent process.
Players aged 18 or over must complete the adult player declaration.
Additional eligibility requirements: Players must hold a current valid British passport. Entrants in the Male tournament must have a minimum Playtomic/Padel Mates (or equivalent) level of 4.0 with 70%+ reliability and be outside the LTA Top 50. Entrants in the Female tournament must have a minimum Playtomic/Padel Mates (or equivalent) level of 3.0 with 60%+ reliability and be outside the LTA Top 25. (The Organiser reserves the right to verify Playtomic level, reliability and playing history. Where the Organiser reasonably believes that a player's profile, level or reliability does not accurately reflect their playing standard, it may request further information and determine eligibility in accordance with the Tournament Terms.) Players with an equivalent or higher FIP ranking to those illegible LTA players won’t be accepted. Eligibility will initially be assessed at the point of registration and may be re-verified by the Organiser before the tournament. Players must continue to satisfy the published eligibility requirements at the applicable eligibility cut-off date notified by the Organiser. There will be 60 Men’s Teams & 32 Women’s Teams. No additional teams will be accepted.
3. Registration and confirmation
Entries will open on October 19th and close on November 9th. Players must provide accurate player, date-of-birth and emergency contact details, together with other required information when signing up, and tell us promptly if these details change. Players can either register with a partner, or as an individual. Players who have registered with a partner will need to ensure they meet the criteria. In cases where they don’t, players will need to find a new partner. Individual entries will be given the opportunity to choose from their pool. Any remaining players will be paired together. A submitted form does not mean registration is complete. Completion requires the applicable declaration, parent/guardian consent where required, and successful payment. We will confirm completion by email. A reserve list will be created, and eligible pairs will be contacted if there are dropouts. The Majors reserves the right to refuse or cancel an entry where the eligibility requirements are not met or information provided during registration is inaccurate or incomplete.
Before and during the event:
4. Entry fees and payment
The entry fee is £99 per player, including applicable taxes / charges. It covers player entrance into the tournament. Additional costs payable by the player are listed on point of booking and are optional. Payment must be made by deadline communicated using approved payment method. Payments will be refunded when payment is taken, especially for players awaiting guardian consent, and/or missing documentation.
5. Tournament format and rules
The competition uses tournament structure found on the prize term document.
Check-in takes place at Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, Manchester M12 5BT at 8am on 28th November 2026. Players must bring physical proof of identity and follow equipment and clothing requirements. Saturday 28th November will feature the Men’s Groupstages, Round of 32 & Round of 16 as well as the Women’s Groupstages & Round of 16. Sunday 29th November will feature the Men’s & Women’s Quarter Finals, Semi Finals & Finals. Star Point will be played throughout the tournament. Fast 5 (first to 5 games, tiebreak to 10 at 4-4) will be played in the Groupstages. One full set, with a tiebreak to 10 at 6-6 will be played in Round of 32. The Round of 16 and Quarter Finals will be one full match, with a tiebreak to 10 if a third set is required. The Semi Finals & Final are both one full match, with a full third set if required. The prize money across both draws is equal. The Winners take home £10,000. Runners Up take home £3,000. Third place wins £2,000. Forth place wins £1,000. Fifth to Eight Places (Quarter Finalists) win £500. A 3rd and 4th place playoff match will be played, with one full match, and a tiebreak to 10 if a third set is required. There will be no playoffs for 5th to 8th. Prize money will be paid in accordance with the Prize Terms.
The Men’s tournament will feature 60 Teams, 12 Groups of 5 Teams. The Women’s tournament will feature 32 Teams, 8 Groups of 4 Teams. Players will be seeded based off a combination of their Playtomic/Equivalent Rating & LTA Ranking. All teams will be seeded in a descending order, and distributed across the groups one by one, to ensure each group is as equally balanced as possible. For the Men’s tournament, each group winner as well as the 8 best 3rd place finishers per group will progress to the Round of 32. For the Women’s tournament, the top 2 teams per group will progress to the Round of 16. These Knockout fixtures are then devised based off performance. For example, the best performing 1st-place finishers play against the worst-performing 3rd-place finishers.
6. Conduct and safeguarding
Players must treat other players, officials, staff and spectators respectfully and follow reasonable safety instructions and venue rules. Harassment, discrimination, threats and abusive behaviour are not acceptable. Qualified referees will be present on the day, located across various courts. Their decision is final. Any dissent or disrespect aimed at referees will result in a warning. If players receive three warnings within any match, their team will be disqualified. Players are expected to come to solutions amicably with their opponents and compete with fair play and integrity. Players will be allowed to raise complaints to referees within the tournament.
Safeguarding concerns should be raised with designated Safeguarding Lead/Welfare Officer and contact details will be provided on contact form. See the Safeguarding Information for reporting arrangements.
7. Health, safety and emergency information
Players should consider the physical demands of sport and follow event safety instructions. If unsure whether participation is suitable, seek appropriate advice before taking part. Provide the emergency contact information requested during registration. Any necessary health information must be supplied through [approved secure collection method], as explained in the Participant Privacy Notice.
2 first-aiders will be present and run through how to report an injury and who to contact about access or support needs.
8. Cancellations, changes and refunds
Player withdrawals, refund requests, event cancellation and postponement are covered by the Player Cancellation & Refund Policy. Contact admin@themajorspadel.co.uk to make a request.
Players may cancel their entry and receive a full refund up to 14 days before the tournament. Cancellations made within
14 days of the tournament are non-refundable. If the Organiser cancels the event or makes a significant change to the date or venue, affected players will be notified and offered revised arrangements or a refund in accordance with our Refund and Cancellation Policy.
The Majors Prize Terms
Prize Terms
The Majors Padel ltd | 28-29 November 2026
Venue: Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, West Gorton, Manchester M12 5BT
Effective date 01/09/2026 | Approved by Zeshan Khan
1. Scope and organiser
These terms apply to prizes awarded in The Majors men's and women's championships, organised by The Majors Padel ltd at Carbon Padel Club, Manchester on 28-29 November 2026. Read them with the Tournament Terms and competition rules. Prize enquiries: admin@themajorspadel.co.uk
2. Approved prize schedule
Each championship awards: 1st £10,000; 2nd £3,000; 3rd £2,000; 4th £1,000; 5th-8th £500 each. Total: £18,000 per championship and £36,000 across both draws.
All advertised prize money is a team/pair prize pot and not an individual player prize. The stated amount is awarded to the winning team as a whole and will be split equally between the two registered players (50% each), with payment made directly to each player unless otherwise agreed by the Organiser in writing. This schedule follows the tournament structure page.
3. Eligibility for an award
Players must have an accepted entry and meet the published criteria. Both draws require British passport holders.
Men: Playtomic 4.0+ (70%+ reliability), outside LTA Top 50. Women: Playtomic 3.0+ (60%+ reliability), outside LTA Top 25. Rankings will be as at registration date. Players aged 16–17 must have the required parent or legal guardian consent to participate. Where a player aged 16–17 is entitled to prize money, their share of the prize will be paid to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf, subject to appropriate identity and payment verification.
4. Results and finishing positions
Men progress from groups to the Round of 32, then Round of 16. Women progress from groups to the Round of 16. Both draws continue to quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals. Third and fourth place will be determined by a 3rd/4th place play-off match. Teams finishing in 5th–8th place will receive the same applicable prize amount, with no further play-off or ranking required between those positions.
Award conditions and payment
5. Withdrawal walkovers and disqualification
If a team withdraws, fails to attend, is unable to complete a match due to injury, or concedes a walkover, the Organiser may award the match to the opposing team. Where a team withdraws or is unable to continue due to injury after reaching a prize-paying stage, any prize entitlement will be determined by the Tournament Director based on the stage reached and the tournament format. A withdrawal or retirement due to injury will not automatically result in forfeiture of prize money already earned by reaching a particular stage. A team disqualified for misconduct, breach of tournament rules or ineligibility may forfeit some or all prize money, subject to review by the Tournament Director.
Pairs may not change players once the tournament has started unless expressly approved by the Organiser before play and permitted under the tournament rules. If an eligibility issue is discovered, or a result is subsequently overturned, the Organiser may amend the final standings, recover any prize money paid incorrectly and reallocate it to the team entitled to the relevant finishing position. Any affected player will be informed of the decision and given a reasonable opportunity to provide relevant information before a final decision is made.
6. Verification and payment
Before payment, we will request proof of identity, confirmation of tournament results and the bank account details required to process payment through a secure payment information request issued directly by the Organiser. See the Participant Privacy Notice at www.themajorspadel.co.uk for information on how personal data is handled.
Each player will normally be paid their share of the team prize separately into a UK bank account held in their own name. For players aged 16–17, payment will be made to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf. Prize payments will be made in GBP (£) within 30 days of the tournament, subject to receipt and successful verification of all required information. Players are responsible for any charges applied by their own bank, including any currency conversion charges.
Players must provide complete payment details within 60 days of being notified of their prize entitlement. We will make at least one reasonable reminder before treating a prize as unclaimed. Any unclaimed prize will remain with the Organiser and will not automatically be reallocated. For payment queries or problems, contact admin@themajorspadel.co.uk.
7. Taxes and publicity
Prize recipients are responsible for any tax or other liabilities that may arise from receiving prize money, depending on their individual circumstances. The Organiser will comply with any applicable UK reporting, withholding or other legal requirements and does not provide individual tax advice. Winners may be asked to take part in reasonable prize presentations and event-related photography or announcements. Participation in optional promotional, marketing or additional media activity is not a condition of
receiving prize money. Tournament results and appropriate winner coverage may be published in accordance with the Media Notice and Participant Privacy Notice.
8. Changes cancellation and disputes
If the tournament is postponed, interrupted or reduced due to circumstances outside the Organiser's reasonable control, the Organiser will aim to complete or reschedule the affected matches and maintain the advertised prize structure wherever reasonably possible. If the tournament cannot be completed, the Organiser will determine the fairest reasonable allocation of prize money having regard to the stage reached, completed results and tournament format. Where a finishing position cannot reasonably be determined, the Organiser may divide the applicable prize money equally between the teams remaining at that stage.
For any prize-related complaint, contact admin@themajorspadel.co.uk within 14 days of the relevant result or prize decision. The Organiser will acknowledge the complaint within 7 working days and aim to provide a written outcome within 14 working days after reviewing the relevant results, tournament records and information provided by the player. This process does not affect any legal rights or remedies available to players.
The Majors Tournament Safeguarding Information
Safeguarding Information
The Majors Padel ltd | 28-29 November 2026
Venue: Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, West Gorton, Manchester M12 5BT
Effective date 01/09/2026 | Approved by Zeshan Khan
1. Keeping participants safe
The Majors is organised by The Majors Padel ltd at Carbon Padel Club, Manchester. The minimum player age is 16 on the approved event date. This page explains how to raise concerns and the arrangements for young players.
2. Who to contact
Event Safeguarding Lead: Terri Houlton (07741165370). Deputy: Zeshan Khan. Before-event contact:admin@themajorspadel.co.uk. On-site reporting location: Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, West Gorton, Manchester M12 5BT. For immediate danger or a serious emergency, call 999. For other safeguarding concerns, contact the lead or deputy, Safeguarding concerns and incidents will be recorded through the event's safeguarding/incident reporting process and escalated where appropriate.
3. How to report a concern
Tell the safeguarding contact what happened, where and when, and who may need help. Report concerns about conduct, harassment, inappropriate contact, filming or a young person who is missing or separated. Missing/separated young-person meeting point will be at the entrance desk. You do not need to investigate or prove a concern before reporting it. Avoid sharing sensitive details in public or on social media.
4. Players aged 16 and 17
Players aged 16 or 17 require consent from a parent or legal guardian through the registration process. An emergency contact must also be provided. The Majors does not provide childcare or continuous individual supervision of players aged 16 or 17. Young players remain subject to the tournament's safeguarding arrangements while participating in the event.
5. Behaviour and professional boundaries
Players, spectators and staff should treat others respectfully. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and threatening or abusive behaviour are not acceptable. Event staff, officials, contractors and accredited media should maintain appropriate professional boundaries with players aged 16 or 17. Unnecessary isolated one-to-one situations should be avoided. Private or inappropriate messaging, unauthorised transport arrangements and access to changing or other private areas are not permitted. Any concerns about adult behaviour towards a young player should be reported immediately to the Event Safeguarding Lead.
Event arrangements and reporting
6. Photography and private areas
Photography and filming are not permitted in changing rooms or designated private areas. Raise concerns about intrusive recording with the safeguarding lead. Read the Photography, Filming & Livestreaming Notice for official coverage and any safeguards for young
players.
7. Missing or separated young people
If a player aged 16 or 17 is believed to be missing or separated from their parent/guardian or responsible adult, notify the Event Safeguarding Lead or event registration desk immediately. The event team will follow the approved missing-person procedure, including contacting the parent/guardian and, where appropriate, venue security or emergency services.
8. First aid and support
First-aid assistance will be available on site throughout the tournament. If first aid is required, notify a member of the event team or report to the Event Registration / Entrance Desk. For access or additional support needs before the tournament, contact admin@themajorspadel.co.uk. On the day, speak to a member of the event team at the Registration / Entrance Desk.
9. How concerns are handled
Safeguarding concerns will be listened to and recorded factually and securely. The Event Safeguarding Lead will consider any immediate steps required to protect the individual concerned and determine whether the matter should be referred to the venue, police, local safeguarding services or another appropriate authority. Concerns involving the Event Safeguarding Lead should be reported to the Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
The Majors Tournament Photography, Filming and Livestreaming
Photography Filming and Livestreaming Notice
The Majors Padel ltd | 28-29 November 2026
Venue: Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, West Gorton, Manchester M12 5BT
Effective date 01.09.2026 | Approved by [Zeshan Khan]
1. What this notice covers
The Majors is planned as a photographed and filmed sporting event and may be livestreamed. This notice explains the approved media arrangements for players and spectators at Carbon Padel Club, Manchester. Livestreaming will take place during The Majors. Filming and photography will take place throughout the tournament across the competition courts and designated public/event areas within Carbon Padel Club. Videographers and photographers will be present throughout both days of the tournament, capturing match play, presentations, player activity, spectator areas and general event footage for livestreaming, promotional, social media and event coverage purposes.
2. Who is responsible
Event organiser: The Majors Padel ltd. General enquiries: admin@themajorspadel.co.uk. Privacy contact: admin@themajorspadel.co.uk . Safeguarding contact: Terri Houlton
Official event media: Photography, videography and livestreaming will be carried out by photographers, videographers, production personnel and livestream operators authorised or appointed by The Majors Padel Ltd. These individuals and organisations, authorised by or working with The Majors may process images and recordings on behalf of The Majors for event coverage, livestreaming, social media, marketing and promotional purposes.
Venue coverage: Carbon Padel Club may separately operate CCTV, security recording systems and/or court recording facilities. Any such recording operated independently by the venue is separate from The Majors’ official event photography and filming and is subject to Carbon Padel Club’s own privacy notices and policies. Other media: Any accredited third-party media organisations attending the event and acting independently for journalistic or editorial purposes maybe separate data controllers responsible for their own photography, filming and subsequent use of content.
3. What may be captured and published
Official coverage may include photographs, video, livestream footage, voices, interviews, player names, match footage, scores, results and competition details.
Content may be used for live match coverage, results reporting, social media, websites, press and media coverage, event highlights, future promotion of The Majors and promotion by official sponsors and partners.
Coverage may appear across The Majors’ digital and social channels, livestream platforms, media outlets and approved partner or sponsor channels.
The Majors will generally rely on legitimate interests for reasonable event coverage and promotion. Where specific consent is required, particularly for dedicated commercial or promotional use, this will be obtained separately.
Additional safeguards will apply to players under 18.
4. Livestreaming and public access
Livestreaming may take place throughout the tournament via The Majors’ official and approved partner platforms. Live footage and replays may remain publicly available and may be shared or reposted by third parties. Any privacy or safeguarding concerns should be reported immediately to the event team or safeguarding contact. Where reasonably possible, appropriate action will be taken during or following the broadcast.
5. Your choices and concerns
If you have concerns about being recorded, please contact admin@themajorspadel.co.uk before the event or speak to a member of the event team on the day. Due to the nature of a live sporting event, a completely media-free participation route cannot be guaranteed. However, reasonable requests and objections will be considered wherever practical, with additional safeguards applied for under-18s and safeguarding concerns, players participating on competition courts should reasonably expect to appear in match coverage/livestreams.
Safeguards and further information
6. Players aged 16 and 17
Players aged 16 or 17 and their parent/guardian will receive this notice during registration. Separate consent will be obtained for dedicated interviews, close-up promotional content or specific sponsor/commercial campaigns where consent is the appropriate lawful basis.
Routine match coverage may include the player’s name, image, match footage, scores and results. The Majors will take additional care with young players and consider their views, privacy and safeguarding interests.
Emergency, medical, home address, parent/guardian contact details and other private information will never be
published as part of event coverage.
7. Private areas and respectful recording
Photography and filming are not permitted in changing rooms, toilets or other designated private areas. Spectators may take photographs and videos for personal use, provided this is respectful and does not interfere with play or other attendees.
Commercial filming requires prior approval from The Majors, and professional media must follow event accreditation requirements. Intrusive filming, harassment or safeguarding concerns should be reported immediately to event staff or the designated safeguarding contact.
8. Storage, sharing and retention
Original footage will only be accessible to The Majors and authorised photographers, videographers, editors and media partners. Content may be shared with approved sponsors, partners, media outlets and digital platforms for the purposes set out in this notice.
Raw footage will be retained only for as long as reasonably required for event production and promotion.
Published event content may be retained longer as part of The Majors’ promotional and historical archive.
Where content is published through international social-media or digital platforms, personal data may be processed outside the UK subject to applicable data-protection safeguards.
9. Requests and complaints
For requests relating to an image or recording, contact admin@themajorspadel.co.uk with sufficient details to identify the material, such as the event, approximate time or published link.
We will consider objections, consent withdrawals and reasonable removal requests in accordance with applicable data protection law. Where content has already been shared or published by third parties, complete removal cannot be guaranteed.
Urgent safeguarding concerns should be reported immediately to the event safeguarding contact.
You may also raise a data protection complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
10. Player Acknowledgement
Players registering for The Majors acknowledge that they have been provided with this Photography, Filming and Livestreaming Notice and understand that The Majors is a professionally photographed, filmed and livestreamed sporting event.
Players understand that participation in matches and tournament activities may result in their name, image, voice, match footage, scores and results being captured and published for the purposes described in this notice.
Due to the nature of live competitive sport, The Majors cannot guarantee that a player participating on competition courts will not appear in photography, video footage or livestream coverage.
This acknowledgement does not affect any rights that players have under applicable UK data protection law.
The Majors Tournament Cancellation Policy
The Majors Padel ltd | 28-29 November 2026
Venue: Carbon Padel Club, Unit 9, Vaughan Street Industrial Estate, Vaughan St, West Gorton, Manchester M12 5BT
Effective date [01/09/2026 | Approved by [Zeshan Khan]
1. Scope and entry fee
This policy covers player entries to The Majors, organised by The Majors Padel ltd at Carbon Padel Club, Manchester on 28–29 November 2026. Spectator tickets are covered separately by the Spectator Terms & Conditions.
The entry fee is £99 per player (£198 per pair), inclusive of any applicable taxes and mandatory entry charges. Each player may pay their £99 entry fee separately. The fee covers entry to the tournament and participation in the relevant competition, subject to the tournament eligibility and entry requirements.
2. How to cancel or request a refund
Send cancellation or refund requests to admin@themajorspadel.co.uk, quoting your full name and registration reference. Do not email card details.
Requests are treated as received when they reach our inbox. We aim to acknowledge requests within 7 working days and respond within 14 working days. We may request reasonable supporting evidence where necessary to assess the request.
This also aligns with the Tournament Terms, which already direct all player refund and cancellation requests to admin@themajorspadel.co.uk
3. If a player withdraws
Up to 11:59pm (UK time) on 13 November 2026: Players who withdraw at least 14 days before the tournament will receive a full refund of their £99 entry fee. From 14 November 2026: Entry fees are non-refundable, including for late withdrawals and no-shows, as places, courts and event costs will have been committed.
After play begins: No refund will be available once a player has started their first match.
Cancellation requests received by 11:59pm (UK time) on 13 November 2026 will receive a full refund of the player's £99 entry fee. Cancellation requests received from 14 November 2026 onwards are non-refundable, including late withdrawals and no-shows, as tournament places, courts and event costs will have been committed.
Where a withdrawn player's place is successfully filled by a replacement player and the Organiser avoids the relevant costs, we may take this into account when considering a discretionary refund.
4. Injury illness and exceptional circumstances
Where a player withdraws within the 14-day non-refundable period due to injury, illness or other exceptional circumstances, The Majors may consider a full or partial refund at its discretion.
Reasonable supporting evidence may be requested where necessary, but detailed medical records should not be sent by email. Any required sensitive information will be requested through an appropriate secure method.
Requests should be sent to admin@themajorspadel.co.uk. We aim to acknowledge requests within 7 working days and provide a decision within 14 working days.