The USPA follows the rules and guidance of FIP and Padel America, please click here for their documents.
FIP defines the following categories for competitions by age
• Under 12: Must not have reached the age of 12 by 1st of January of the year of the competition.
• Under 14: Must not have reached the age of 14 by 1st of January of the year of the competition.
• Under 16: Must not have reached the age of 16 by 1st of January of the year of the competition.
• Under 18: Must not have reached the age of 18 by 1st of January of the year of the competition.
• Under 20: Must not have reached the age of 20 by 1st of January of the year of the competition.
The only competitions that are considered “official” are the ones for “under 14”, “under 16” and “under 18” categories.
The competitions for all other categories are considered “not official”.
The minimum age to be eligible and be part of a Junior National Team is to be not less than 12 years old by 1st of January of the
year of the competition.
The 2025 Pan American Championships, governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and Padel America, are set to deliver an exciting year of high-level competition across four major events.
The 2024 Pan American Senior Championships, held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from December 6–8 was a monumental event for senior padel players across America.
The United States Padel Association (USPA) is proud to announce the roster and coaching team for the 2024 Pan American Senior Championships.
The Pan American Cat Libres was an exhilarating showcase of skill, determination, and camaraderie. Held at La Quinta Sports in Asuncion, Paraguay, from November 13–16, 2024.
The 2024 FIP World Padel Championships in Doha was an intense and thrilling journey for the US National Team as they battled some of the world’s top nations over six challenging days.
The USPA proudly announces that Padel Haus has been chosen to represent the United States at the upcoming Pan American Club Championships.
The USPA proudly announces that its women’s and men’s national teams have successfully qualified for the prestigious FIP World Padel Championships
The USPA is proud to announce the coaches who will lead the National Padel Teams at the 2024 Pan American Championships.
The United States Padel Association (USPA) is excited to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious 2024 US National Teams for the Pan American Championships.
