Hi Everyone,

As the 2026 season kicks into high gear, we want to ensure every club has the tools, updates, and support needed to thrive. Please see below for news and information relevant to clubs in the USA.

UPDATE: MARCH CLUB MEMBERS MEETING

Due to travel related to Racquet X and NPL, we have moved this call from Thursday to Tuesday of this coming week. These monthly calls are a vital space for club owners and directors to stay informed on circuit updates, share best practices, and hear directly from the USPA leadership team.

• Date: March 10, 2026, 3 pm EST

• Location: Virtual via Zoom

• Registration Link: Register Here

RACQUET X

The USPA will have a booth at Racquet X. USPA Executive Director Scott Coleburne and President Bull Ullman will be attending throughout the weekend. Be sure to stop by the USPA booth to say hello and pick up a limited-edition USPA hat. If you are looking to attend but don’t have tickets yet, a USPA discount is available by clicking the link below.

STREAMING OF YOUR USPA TOURNAMENT

The USPA has a dedicated YouTube Channel for streaming of USPA circuit tournaments. If you wish to have your tournaments streamed on the channel, please reach out, and we would love to feature it.

USPA MEMBER CLUB GROUP CHAT

The USPA has a Member Club WhatsApp group for updates. This group is set to Admin-only messages and will be used to share updates, such as the ones above. It is recommended that club owners and managers join this group to ensure they receive important updates. Click here on your phone to join the WhatsApp Group.

BECOME A USPA LEVEL 1 OFFICIAL

The next course begins in March, and it is a requirement for all tournaments after April 1, 2026, to have a trained Official on-site. To learn more, visit this link.

IAPPF GLOBAL CONFERENCE AT RACQUET X

The International Association of Pickleball and Padel Facilities (IAPPF) is partnering with RacquetX to host the IAPPF Global Conference — running March 13–15 alongside the RacquetX convention, featuring dedicated sessions for facility operators, investors, and industry leaders.

The USPA is a proud sponsor and partner of the IAPPF, and will play a central role throughout the event. Sessions cover everything from facility management and marketing to human resources and the latest industry data.

Through the USPA’s sponsorship of the IAPPF and your USPA Club Membership, we are able to offer you and your club staff Complimentary Admission to the IAPPF Global Conference.

Visit www.iappf.org and use code IAPPFinv to register for free.

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