Tournament Sanctioning
By choosing UPA for tournament sanctioning, you ensure a professionally organized event that adheres to the highest standards of competition and participant satisfaction. Our years of experience operating PPA and MLP events across the world provide us with best in class experience and operational procedures. The UPA checklist guarantees that every aspect of your tournament is carefully considered and prepared for, setting the stage for a memorable and successful event.
If you are associated with a National Governing Body who is affiliated with UPA, discounts from Pickleball Wholesale are available, please contact your NGB for further details
Balls
Approved pickleball balls that meet our specifications. MLP and PPA both use the Vulcan Generation 2 VPRO outdoor ball, but there are plenty of options to choose from.
- Vulcan
- Franklin
- Onix
Nets
Regulation nets that meet your needs if temporary nets are necessary.
Courts
Doing the planning, scheduling to ensure adequate courts and availability for scheduled matches.
Refs
Identifying, booking, and scheduling trained referees to uphold the integrity of the game.
Scoring
We help you decide on traditional or rally scoring as well as formats such as bracket or round robin formats.
Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage for participants and facilities where necessary is available through PickleballTournaments.com
Sponsorships
Advice on reaching out to sponsors for mutual benefit or generating revenues.
Marketing
Promotional strategies to attract participants and spectators. This includes our PickleballTournaments.com software solution with revenue generating rebates.
Volunteers
Identifying and organizing dedicated volunteers to assist with event operations.
Parking
Planning for sufficient parking facilities for participants, vendors, and attendees.
Food/Beverage
Procuring the appropriate vendors and partners to sell or provide refreshments to keep participants energized.
Coming Soon
Contact us to begin the process of sanctioning your pickleball tournament with UPA. Whether you’re hosting a local competition or a national championship, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
As pickleball grows, new players are introduced and countries around the world begin to build out the infrastructure necessary to fuel this sport, proper guidance and regulation is imperative.
By choosing UPA for tournament sanctioning, you ensure a professionally organized event that adheres to the highest standards of competition and participant satisfaction. Our years of experience operating PPA and MLP events across the world provide us with best in class experience and operational procedures. The UPA checklist guarantees that every aspect of your tournament is carefully considered and prepared for, setting the stage for a memorable and successful event.
If you are associated with a National Governing Body who is affiliated with UPA, discounts from Pickleball Wholesale are available, please contact your NGB for further details
