UKPF Joins International Federation

The Padel Federation (United Kingdom) (UKPF) was officially notified on 12 May 2008 that they are now Members of the FIP (Federacion Internacional de Padel). We are now able to compete in FIP organised tournaments.

The 2008 World Paddle Championships Calgary, Canada

Just a few hours after UKPF’s membership of the FIP had been announced Bill Stamile, the President of the Canadian Paddle Federation, congratulated us on attaining membership status and then he kindly invited us to send Men's & Women's Teams to compete in the 2008 World Paddle Championships in Calgary, Canada, from 23 to 30 August 2008.

We want to congratulate Bill Stamile and the Canadian Paddle Federation for bringing Padel to the internationally recognised city where so many other sporting events have been held. Details of the tournament can be obtained by visiting the Championship website at www.2008worldpaddle.com

Plans are well under way and we hope to compete with some merit at Calgary. Our next priorities are organising the flights and sports clothing and equipment suitable for international competition.

We are looking for sponsorship to meet our costs for the event and if anyone is interested they should contact Brian Thompson at info@padelfederation.co.uk Tel:(0044) (0)114 247 6222. Alternatively, please contact Javier Yelo Martinez, jyelo17@googlemail.com Tel:(0044) (0)207 925 1194 or Mobile: (0044) (0)789 901 8761, or Alvaro Villacorta,alvaro@castanon.co.uk Tel:(0044) (0)207 794 1800 or Mobile (0044) (0)779 857 3576.

We want to thank the Management of the Harbour Club in Fulham, for hosting our selection event and for having the inspiration to install a Padel Court at the club where the UK based players can train. Following our acceptance into the FIP we hope this will encourage more interest in Padel at the Harbour Club and at the Rye Tennis and Squash Club, both of whom have impressive facilities.

Padel Interest Grows

Coinciding with our acceptance in the FIP and entry into the 2008 World Paddle Championship in Calgary, Canada, we have seen the interest in Padel grow. We have seen more enquiries about padel court construction and rules. This includes interest from a major leisure/holiday company with UK and Europe based sites. Whilst these projects are in the early stages we are sure that the raised profile of Padel in the UK will bring further interest.

Reflection on Murcia 2006

For a reflection on the 2006 World Padel Championships in the city of Murcia, Spain click [here].

Reflection on Calgary 2008

For a reflection on the 2008 World Padel Championships in the Calgary, Canada click [here]