UPA-A Announces Reduced Paddle Certification Fees, Transition to Non-Profit Status

UPA-A Announces Reduced Paddle Certification Fees, Transition to Non-Profit Status

“This change underscores the association’s core mission: to ensure pickleball remains fair, fun, and competitive for all participants.” With the paddle craziness of PPA Cincinnati just out of the rearview mirror, the UPA-A has announced changes to its paddle certification pricing structure. The changes, effective starting in 2026, aim to make the process “more accessible … Read more

Paddle Certification Updates | USA Pickleball

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December 27, 2024Paddle Certification Updates USA Pickleball is dedicated to preserving the sport’s equity and accessibility for players of all skill levels and varying abilities. To ensure consistency and maintain the integrity of the sport, we’ve introduced an enhanced testing standard, PBCoR (Paddle/Ball Coefficient of Restitution) in Q4 of 2024, to measure paddle performance and … Read more