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The '''International Federation of Pickleball''' ('''IFP''') is the [[Sports governing body|governing body]] of world [[pickleball]]. The IFP was founded in 2010 by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), and as of July 19 2021, is affiliated with 57 national pickleball associations and 5 continental federations. The IFP is a nonprofit organization that focuses its resources on providing support to national and local pickleball organizations.<ref name="Difference Article">{{cite web|url=https://sarasotapickleball.com/whats-the-difference-between-the-app-and-ppa/|title=What is the difference between the PPA and the APP?}}</ref><ref name="USAPA History">{{cite web|url=https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/history-of-the-game/|title=USAPA's History of Pickleball}}</ref> |
The '''International Federation of Pickleball''' ('''IFP''') is the [[Sports governing body|governing body]] of world [[pickleball]]. The IFP was founded in 2010 by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), and as of July 19 2021, is affiliated with 57 national pickleball associations and 5 continental federations. The IFP is a nonprofit organization that focuses its resources on providing support to national and local pickleball organizations.<ref name="Difference Article">{{cite web|url=https://sarasotapickleball.com/whats-the-difference-between-the-app-and-ppa/|title=What is the difference between the PPA and the APP?}}</ref><ref name="USAPA History">{{cite web|url=https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/history-of-the-game/|title=USAPA's History of Pickleball}}</ref> |
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The IFP's goals include creating and maintaining official rules across all of pickleball, organizing international tournaments, and most crucially, spreading the sport of pickleball across the world.<ref name="IFP About">{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpickleball.org/about-ifp|title=IFP 'About' Page}}</ref> The IFP's main goal is to have the sport of pickleball added to the [[Olympic Games]].<ref name="PBallRush">{{cite web|url=https://www.pickleballrush.com/what-is-pickleball|title=Pickleball Rush Article}}</ref> |
The IFP's goals include creating and maintaining official rules across all of pickleball, organizing international tournaments, and most crucially, spreading the sport of pickleball across the world.<ref name="IFP About">{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpickleball.org/about-ifp|title=IFP 'About' Page}}</ref> The IFP's main goal is to have the sport of pickleball added to the [[Olympic Games]].<ref name="PBallRush">{{cite web|url=https://www.pickleballrush.com/what-is-pickleball|title=Pickleball Rush Article}}</ref> |
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=== Board of Directors === |
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The IFP's officers on the board are elected by the IFP's full member nations and serve two-year terms. The board consists of four officers, including the President, and lower-ranking members known as "At Large" members. The board may assign a maximum of six at-large members at any given time. The previous President is also reserved an "At Large" spot on the board. |
The IFP's officers on the board are elected by the IFP's full member nations and serve two-year terms. The board consists of four officers, including the President, and lower-ranking members known as "At Large" members. The board may assign a maximum of six at-large members at any given time. The previous President is also reserved an "At Large" spot on the board.<ref name="Bylaws">{{cite web|url=https://irp.cdn-website.com/deb48cb0/files/uploaded/IFP-ByLaws2020.pdf|title=IFP Bylaws}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Formation | 2010 |
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| Type | Federation of national associations |
| Headquarters | Goodyear, Arizona, USA |
Membership | 57 national associations |
Official language | English |
President | Pat Murphy |
| Website | www.ifpickleball.org/ |
The International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) is the governing body of world pickleball. The IFP was founded in 2010 by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), and as of July 19 2021, is affiliated with 57 national pickleball associations and 5 continental federations. The IFP is a nonprofit organization that focuses its resources on providing support to national and local pickleball organizations.[1][2]
The IFP's goals include creating and maintaining official rules across all of pickleball, organizing international tournaments, and most crucially, spreading the sport of pickleball across the world.[3] The IFP's main goal is to have the sport of pickleball added to the Olympic Games.[4]
History
The International Federation of Pickleball was founded in the wake of the first National Pickleball Open competition, held in Surprise, Ohio in 2009. The tournament was hosted by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), and drew almost 400 players from 26 American states and several Canadian provinces. The interest of the Canadians, among other factors, influenced the USAPA to establish a committee dedicated to the formation of an international governing body for pickleball. This committee was formed in 2010, and is considered to be the founding of the IFP.[2][3]
The IFP's constitution and bylaws were officially ratified in 2015 by its four inaugural member countries: the United States, Canada, Spain, and India. Since 2015, the IFP has steadily grown, adding over 20 countries to its ranks in the first half of 2021 alone.
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National and Regional Associations
As of July 19th 2021, there are 57 national associations in the International Federation of Pickleball. These national associations are organized into three categories: full member countries, associate member countries, and affiliate member countries under the umbrella of a continental federation. Full member countries can have members elected to the IFP's board of directors, while associate and affiliate member countries cannot.[5] All member countries are required to follow the rules of pickleball as established by the IFP.[6]
The IFP also has five continental federations. These are the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP), North American Pickleball Federation, South American Pickleball Association, European Pickleball Federation (EPF), and Oceanic Pickleball Federation.
Overall, the IFP gives complete autonomy to member countries in their own nations, except if the actions of a member nation "affect the international image of the sport, the uniform application of one set of rules, or in some way affect the future Olympic status of the sport."[5]
Board of Directors
The IFP's officers on the board are elected by the IFP's full member nations and serve two-year terms. The board consists of four officers, including the President, and lower-ranking members known as "At Large" members. The board may assign a maximum of six at-large members at any given time. The previous President is also reserved an "At Large" spot on the board.[7]
| Role | Board Member | National Association |
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| President | Pat Murphy |  United States
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| Vice President | Sunil Valavalkar |  India
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| Treasurer | David Jordan | United States
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| Secretary | Mike Johnson |  Phillipines
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| At Large | Justin Maloof | United States
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