Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Pickleball Pros Launch WPPA; UPA Disagrees with New Body
Some professional pickleball players have created their own group called the WPPA.
They want to make sure things like player health, safety, and pay are handled fairly.
The players are working together to improve the sport for everyone.
However, the UPA, which already has a player committee, does not think the WPPA should be the official voice for the players.
The UPA says their existing committee is the only group they recognize.
Professional pickleball players formed the World Pickleball Players Association (WPPA).
The WPPA aims to increase transparency regarding health, safety, and compensation.
The WPPA is backed by UPA-signed players.
Tina Pisnik is the president of the WPPA.
The UPA does not recognize the WPPA as an official player representative.
- Who
- Professional pickleball players and the United Pickleball Association (UPA).
- What
- Professional pickleball players formed the World Pickleball Players Association (WPPA).
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but recent.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To advocate for increased transparency around health, safety, and compensation, and to guide the sport's future.
WPPA
UPA
Player Representation
WPPA
Wants increased transparency regarding health, safety, and compensation, and to guide the sport's future.
UPA
The UPA Pro Player Committee serves as the official and exclusive player representation body to weigh in on key matters including rules, regulations, player obligations, compensation structure, policies, and other professional pickleball governance.
- Association Name
- World Pickleball Players Association (WPPA)
- WPPA President
- Tina Pisnik
- Treasurer
- Dekel Bar
- Secretary
- Jessie Irvine
- Backed by
- UPA-signed players
- UPA's Official Rep
- UPA Pro Player Committee
- UPA Pro Player Committee President
- Zane Navratil