Fines

Pro Paddles Are Still Failing Onsite Testing — Repeat Offenders Could Face $50K Fines

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Pro Paddles Are Still Failing Onsite Testing — Repeat Offenders Could Face $50K Fines

The UPA-A is cracking down on models that are grittier than testing standards allow. Brands whose paddles fail will face escalating fines and other penalties. Repeat offenders could be removed from the Approved Paddle List entirely. Since new regulations went into effect on September 1 of this year, all paddles used at the professional level … Read more

UPA-A Quickly Updates ‘Head Hunting’ Rule & Doubles Player Fines

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UPA-A Quickly Updates 'Head Hunting' Rule & Doubles Player Fines

The United Pickleball Association of America (UPA-A) today announced an amendment to it “reckless targeting” rule, first rolled out just a few weeks ago. It’s now referred to as “head hunting” – and it will no longer be called by match officials during live game play. The “Updated Provisional Rule: Head Hunting,” published to the … Read more