As part of our commitment to fair play and the integrity of sport, the United States Padel Association (USPA) strictly adheres to the anti-doping standards set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). All athletes representing the USA in international padel competitions are required to comply with WADA’s regulations, including its Prohibited List of banned substances. These standards are in place to ensure a level playing field and to protect the health and well-being of athletes. Athletes are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the prohibited substances and methods and must be diligent in avoiding any violations, whether intentional or inadvertent. The USPA is dedicated to promoting clean sport, and any athlete found in violation of these anti-doping rules may face sanctions, including disqualification from competition. Please review the prohibited substance list carefully to ensure full compliance. Click here to view the list.
The absolute USA team is formed by the best players holding a US passport. The team competes in World Championships as well as Panamerican Championships. It’s usually formed by an 8 player pool team in which the best players are selected by the coaching team to win 2 games out of 3 to beat the rival nation.
For players who are not there yet to be part of the Absolute team, the Amateur team covers divisions 2-6th and competes in a couple formats in Panamerican Amateur championships.
Composed by 35+ aged players; age categories move in 5 year increments (35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+ 60+) and can compete in a 8 players pool team format for Sr World Championships or a couple competition format for Sr PanAms.
For those players that haven’t turned 19 yet, the JR team allows for future promises to start feeling what is like being part of the USPA as well as getting experience in competition games. They generally play in a pool of 8 players in which the coaching team will select the best couples to win 2 games. There are Panamerican Championships as well as World Championships.
In a display of depth across age categories, the USA finished third overall, tying with Chile with a total of 304 points. The team’s success was anchored by dominant performances in both the Men’s and Women’s categories.
The USPA is excited to announce the US National Senior Women’s Padel Team, featuring a dynamic lineup of skilled competitors who embody the remarkable expansion of padel throughout the United States.
The USPA is proud to introduce the US National Senior Men’s Padel Team, a diverse roster of talented athletes representing the growing strength of padel across the United States.Â
The Padel America Junior Circuit showcased the future of competitive sports this past weekend, as young athletes from across the Americas gathered to test their skills across three age divisions.
The FIP Silver San Diego tournament has concluded with resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the growth of padel tennis across the United States.
The U.S. National Absolute Padel Teams delivered their strongest-ever combined performance at the Padel America Absolute Championships, marking a pivotal step forward for American padel on the international stage.
From October 29th through November 2nd, Padel N9NE will host a FIP Silver tournament, showcasing why padel continues its explosive growth in the United States.
The United States is sending its strongest team ever to compete at the Pan American Absolute Championships in Santiago, Chile.
The United States continued its steady rise on the international stage at the Qualifying Phase of FIP Junior World Cup in Costa Daurada, Reus, Spain, with both the team and pairs competitions showcasing progress for the country’s emerging players.
