PFA to Hosts 1st Copa Latam Pickleball: In April 2023, a significant development in the world of pickleball occurred when Pickleball Canada partnered with USA Pickleball and La Liga Profesional de Pickleball Mexico to create the Pickleball Federation of the Americas (PFA). The objective was clear: to promote and expand pickleball across the Western Hemisphere. Since its inception, the PFA has rapidly grown, with numerous countries from South America, Central America, and the Caribbean becoming members, reinforcing its mission to foster the sport’s growth on an international scale.
Promoting International Competition
One of the PFA’s key goals is to encourage international competition, a cornerstone for the sport’s development globally. The organization has set its sights on organizing continental championships and other major events. A prime example of this ambition is the upcoming inaugural event—the Copa Latam and Latam Open Pickleball Tournament 2024. This event, hosted in collaboration with the Brazilian Pickleball Confederation, is designed to bring together countries from across the Americas, solidifying the PFA’s commitment to uniting the pickleball community through competitive play.
The Copa Latam Pickleball Tournament
Scheduled to take place at the SESI Villa Leopoldina in São Paulo, Brazil, from September 14th to September 15th, 2024, the Copa Latam Pickleball Tournament will exclusively feature the 16 Latin American countries affiliated with the PFA. This event is a pivotal step in fostering regional competition and camaraderie, with the Latin American nations coming together to compete in a tournament that shows the PFA’s mission of promoting pickleball across borders.
The Latam Open Pickleball Tournament
Running concurrently with the Copa Latam, the Latam Open Pickleball Tournament offers a broader platform, welcoming players from Latin America, the United States, and Canada. Open to a diverse range of participants, the tournament will adopt a round-robin format, featuring Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, each categorized by skill levels (3.0, 4.0, and 5.0).
This inclusive approach is indicative of the PFA’s dedication to creating opportunities for competition across the Americas, ensuring that players of all levels can partake in this landmark event.
News in Brief: PFA to Hosts 1st Copa Latam Pickleball
The Pickleball Federation of the Americas (PFA) is set to host its inaugural Copa Latam and Latam Open Pickleball Tournament in São Paulo, Brazil, from September 14-15, 2024. Formed in April 2023, the PFA, a collaboration between Pickleball Canada, USA Pickleball, and La Liga Profesional de Pickleball Mexico, aims to promote the sport across the Western Hemisphere.
The Copa Latam is exclusive to 16 Latin American countries, while the Latam Open welcomes competitors from Latin America, the U.S., and Canada, featuring a round-robin format in Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles.
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