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GLOBAL PICKLEBALL FEDERATION LAUNCHES TO LUNIFY THE PICKLEBALL WORLD
Liga Profesional de Pickleball Mexico is one of the member country organizations that have played a significant role to unify and advance pickleball on a global level over the years . Yet our international action committee ’ s efforts have been met with resistance at every turn .
Given the urgent need for an effective and respected international federation , the Global Pickleball Federation ( GPF ) is our response to create leadership , organization and structure globally , while unifying the continental federations and member countries under one international federation .
In 2021 , governing bodies for nine countries representing 98 percent of all pickleball players in the world started the movement to create the GPF . Key to its formation are the bylaws developed by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP , an internationally recognized law firm in the field of sports . The attorneys were tasked with aligning GPF ’ s bylaws with the guiding principles required for compliance with the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ). The guidance of this law firm and our global team of thought leaders gives us the highest probability for pickleball ’ s acceptance as a future Olympic sport .
The launch of the GPF is a great milestone for pickleball . By design , the GPF is membercountry led and focused on providing significant value to all continental federations and member countries . Our primary goals are to provide leadership and governance globally , and to help grow the sport worldwide , ultimately gaining IOC recognition and inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics . In addition , the GPF is pleased to announce its first partnership with Pickleball United , providing much-needed equipment through grants . by JAVIER REGALADO
GPF BOARD MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF PICKLEBALL FEDERATION OF THE AMERICAS
Core Values to Member Countries & Integrity of the Sport
As the unifying international sports governing body for pickleball , the GPF will provide programs and resources to its member countries . To directly support national pickleball organizations and to preserve the integrity of pickleball as a unique sport , the GPF provides :
• Access to equipment
• Official rulebook
• Officiating education , training and development content
• Ambassador guidance and instructional resources to establish ambassador programs
• Global Tournament Series beginning in 2024 with guidance for tournament management , execution and sanctioning
• Equipment standards to ensure fair and safe play
Our overarching vision is to ensure that pickleball is welcoming , inclusive and accessible to players of all ages , abilities and backgrounds , fostering equity , social connections and community .
The preferred path for GPF membership is to apply first through your continental federation . Member applications will be evaluated by both the continental federation and the Global Pickleball Federation . Applications for membership are available at globalpickleballfederation . org . •
To learn more , follow @ globalpickleballfederation on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn or visit globalpickleballfederation . org .
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