Edition 1.3
April 2^, 2022
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Table of Contents
- Regions
- Competition Format
- Categories of Play
- Entry Requirements
- Draw Regulations
- Tiered System
- Tournament Organization
- 2021 Point Allocations
- 2022 Point Allocations
- The Rankings
- Team USA
- Tournament Corporate Guidelines
Tier 1 Events
- USPA Finals (1)
- The USPA Finals rotates regions on a yearly basis.
- Major Championships (4)
- Each region allocated one Major.
- The US Padel Nationals is designated as one of the four Majors.
□ The US Padel Nationals rotates regions on a yearly basis.
- USPA 1000*5 (6)
- Each region allocated two USPA 1000 tournaments.
Tier 2 Events
- USPA 500’s (unspecified)
- Facilities not selected to host one of the above classifications are eligible to host a USPA 500.
- USPA 100’s (unspecified)
- Facilities looking to host a second or third tournament in 2022 will host a USPA 100.
Categories of Play
Tier 1
- Men’s Open
- Women’s Open
j Men’s First Division (formerly Advanced)
- Women’s First Division (formerly Advanced/Intermediate)
j Men’s Second Division (formerly Intermediate)
Tier 2
- Includes all the above and Men’s Third Division and Women’s Second Division.
- Unsanctioned categories (no rankings will be kept):
j Mixed Open, Coed Open, Mixed First Division, Coed First Division, Mixed Second Division, Coed Second Division, Men’s Seniors (35,40,
45, 50, 55), Women’s Seniors (35,45, 55), Coed Seniors (35, 45, 55), Boys (12, 14, 16, 18) and Girls (12, 14, 16, 18).
- Example: A club decides to host the following events at its Tier 2: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Open, Men’s, Women’s and Mixed 35+, and Boys and Girls sub-18. The sanctioned events for rankings purposes are Men’s and Women’s Open while the other events are not.
- Note: The USPA is not currently equipped to manage a variety of different ranking systems based on age and performance, so it is focusing on performance-based categories for2022.
Entry Requirements
USPA Finals
- Top 16 players according to the divisional ranking, in each category, are eligible for direct entry.
- Waitlist will be maintained according to calendar year ranking.
j No pte-tournamenc qualiikation
j Open co domestic and international players.
Major Championships (Non-USPN)
- Top 12 teams according to the divisional ranking, in each category, are eligible fbt direct entry
- Waitlist will be maintained according to lanking.
- No pre-tournamenc qualitkauon.
- Open co domestic and international players.
US Padel Nationals
- Top 32 teams according to the combined divisional point total, in each category, are eligible tbf dnecl entry j Waitlist will b€ maintained according to combined divisional point total.
- No pre-tournamenc qualification
- Must be a resident or citizen of the United Scares.
Entry Requirements
USPA1000
- Top 32 teams according to the combined divisional point total, in each category, are eligible for direct entry.
- Waitlist will be maintained according to combined divisional point total.
- No pre-tournament qualification.
- Open to domestic and international players.
- USPA 500 and 100
- Unlimited draw size unless the tournament director places a cap.
- Entry requirements must follow one of the following procedures if a cap is installed (a cap must be specified on the flyer)’.
- J Direct entry according to ranking:
- j Wildcards are allowed if the number of allotments are specified on the flyer.
- □ Qualifying is allowed if the procedures are specified on the flyer.
- j Open to domestic and international players.
- Tier 1 Details
- J No pre-tournament qualification.
- J The divisional 12-month rolling rankings at the registration deadline will determine which teams are given direct entry into the Major Championships and USPA lOOO’s.
- j If a player eEgible for direct entry does not register, the next highest ranked team not originally eligible for direct entry will have priority.
- If ranked players do not fill the quota of eligible dkect entry positions, the tournament director has discretion to issue wildcards for USPA 1000,s.
j When two or more teams are tied in the rankings, ties shall be broken in the following order:
- The team with the highest combined ranking.
j The team with the highest point total from all Tier 1 events in that division.
j The team with the fewest tournaments played over the previous 12 months in that division.
- Coin flip
J Must maintain current USPA membership to gain entry.
Draw Regulations
Seeding
□ All Majors, USPA 1000’s, 500’s and 100’s will seed according to the following criteria:
j A team’s combined USPA point total from the combined 12-month rolling ranking at the close of registration.
j Consideration will be given to players and teams who possess international rankings with FIP and other national federations.
- Note: Tournament committees shall aim to be as rigid as possible in the application of such guidance.
j Note: In the event an internationally recognized player has a domestic pawner, the ranking of the domestic pawner shall also be considered whether to seed that team. The perceived ability of the player is irrelevant and should not be taken into consideration.
J Note: An internationally recognized player is someone who maintains a current international ranking. A ranking from 2018, 2014, 2004, etc. is not considered a current ranking.
- Note: Seeding criteria has been a point of contention amongst players, tournament directors and the USPA. Some believe the best teams deserve seeding preference and others believe the highest ranked teams deserve preference. Ideally, the best teams will be the highest ranked teams and vice versa. If the best teams are not the highest ranked teams, it is because the ranking system is flawed and/or the best players are not sufficiently participating to achieve the highest rankings. In conclusion, it is the USPA’s stance that the problem is not with the seeding criteria but with the rankings and player participation. Furthermore, seeding according to USPA rankings is more objective because the point totals are transparent for all to see whereas the opinions of tournament committees concerning player ability is not. The latter leads to accusations of bias(2nd unfairness which have historically been directed at the USPA.
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Draw Regulations
Draws
- Byes are to be placed in the draw after the seeds.
j Any non-seeded team awarded a Bye shall be done so at random, not by placement.
- All non-seeded teams are to be drawn into their positions in the bracket.
□ The act of placing non-seeded teams in the bracket other than by random draw is prohibited.
- The highest ranked non-seeded team and the lowest ranked non-seeded team are managed the exact same for draw purposes: as non-seeded.
J Note: The ‘best’ team may also be a non-seeded team. If this happens to be the case and they are drawn to play the number one seed first round, then they play the number one seed first round. The players may not like this but draws are meant to maintain some level of randomness. Seeded teams are not entitled to a ‘gooddraw’every tournament, but they are entitled to not play other seeded teams until later in the tournament. The draw regulations are consistent with FIP, WPT, ATP and USTA and the US PA does not see a need to conduct the drawing process in a different manner.
- Further instructions on how to place Byes and non-seeded teams in the draw are outlined in the USPA Handbook.
Tiered System
Tier 1
- Designed fbr the highly competitive players of all skill levels.
- National-level tournaments that require qualification based on national ranking.
- These tournaments may exclude large numbers of local or club players who do not maintain a sufficient standing in the rankings fbr entry.
- Standard $75 entry fee fbr all tournaments.
- Host clubs to provide at least one of the following: prize money, player party, welcome bags, complimentary food and beverage, and/or something to enhance the player experience.
Tier 2
- Designed fbr the highly competitive, club or local player of all skill levels.
- Qualification is decided by the tournament director in accordance with USPA sanctioning guidelines.
- Entry fee at the discretion of the host club.
Tournament Organization
Pre-Tournament Organization
Tierl | Tier 2 | |
Registration management | USPA & Tournament directed | Tournament director* |
Membership collection’ | USPA & Tournament director | USPA & Tournament director |
Competition formats | USPA | Tournament director* |
Scoring formats | USPA | Tournament director* |
Scheduling | USPA & Tournament director | Tournament director* |
Draw formatting | USPA | Tournament director* |
Seeding | USPA | Tournament director* |
Changes to the draw | USPA | Tournament director* |
* USPA has the resources to assist clubs in all pre-toumament aspects if help is requested. Tournament director must adhere to USPA sanctioning guidelines in all aspects.
Tournament Organization
Conducting the Tournament
Tierl | Tier 2 | |
Collects fees | Tournament director | Tournament director |
Maintains schedule | Tournament director | Tournament director |
Documents results | Tournament director | Tournament director |
Supervises all aspects of play | Tournament director* | Tournament director* |
Provides supplies, first aid, etc. | Tournament director | Tournament director |
* The tournament director runs all sanctioned tournaments. The USPA is always available in a supporting role concerning USPA Handbook guidance.
2021 Point Allocations
Allocation Comparison
USPA 2021 | World Fadel Tour | ATP | Tour | USIA | ||||||||||||
Open | Master Final | Master | Open | Grand Slam | Master 1000 | Adult Level 1 | Juniors Level 1 | |||||||||
Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | |
Winner | 192 | 100% | 1300 | 100% | 1700 | 100% | 1000 | 100% | 2000 | 100% | 1000 | 100% | 3000 | 100% | 3000 | 100% |
Finalist | 160 | 83% | 780 | 60% | 1020 | 60% | 600 | 60% | 1200 | 60% | 600 | 60% | 2100 | 70% | 2400 | 80% |
SF | 128 | 67% | 470 | 36% | 610 | 36% | 360 | 36% | 720 | 36% | 360 | 36% | 1500 | 50% | 1800 | 60% |
QF | 96 | 50% | 235 | 18% | 310 | 18% | 180 | 18% | 360 | 18% | 180 | 18% | 1050 | 35% | 1110 | 37% |
R16 | 64 | 33% | 150 | 9% | 90 | 9% | 180 | 9% | 90 | 9% | 750 | 25% | 750 | 25% | ||
R32 | 32 | 17% | 70 | 4% | 40 | 4% | 90 | 5% | 45 | 5% | 450 | 15% | 450 | 15% | ||
R64 | 45 | 2% | 10 | 1% | 300 | 10% | 270 | 9% | ||||||||
R128 | 10 | 1% | 150 | 5% | 120 | 4% |
2021 Point Allocations
Allocations by Division
Draw of 32 | R32 | R16 | Quarterfinalist | Semifinalist | Finalist | Winner |
Competition | 32 | 64 | 96 | 128 | 160 | 192 |
Advanced | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Intermediate | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Beginner | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Draw of 16 | R16 | Quaiterfinalist | Semifinalist | Finalist | Winner | |
Competition | 32 | 64 | 96 | 128 | 160 | |
Advanced | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | |
Intermediate | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Beginner | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Draw of 8 | Quaiterfinalist | Semifinalist | Finalist | Winner | ||
Competition | 32 | 64 | 96 | 128 | ||
Advanced | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | ||
Intermediate | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
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Beginner | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
2021 Point Allocations
Allocation Summary
J Points allocated by division and draw size.
J A first-round loser in Competition gains more points than the Advanced winner. This is the same result for a first- round loser in Advanced and the winner of Intermediate.
J Clear motivation for players to enter higher divisions to ensure more points earned.
j More points are allocated for larger draws:
J 1-8 teams: 128 points to the winner
- 9-16 teams: 160 points to the winner
- 17+ teams: 192 points to the winner
- There is no difference in allocation if there are nine teams or 16 but there is a difference in allocation if there are nine teams instead of eight.
- This creates problems when teams sign up after the deadline or withdraw after the draw has been created. Eight teams can go to nine or nine teams can go to eight and there is no clear solution on how to award points.
J USPA believes an incremental increase in point allocations should mirror an incremental increase in teams.
2022 Point Allocations
First Match Consolation (FMC)
USPA Finals | Majors | USPAPoints | 1000% | USPA 500 | USPA 100 | |||||
Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | Points | % | |||
Winner | 1300 | 100% | 1700 | 100% | 1000 | 100% | 500 | 100% | 100 | 100% |
Finalist | 780 | 60% | 1020 | 60% | 600 | 60% | 300 | 60% | 60 | 60% |
SF | 470 | 36% | 610 | 36% | 360 | 36% | 180 | 36% | 36 | 36% |
QF | 310 | 18% | 180 | 18% | 90 | 18% | 18 | 18% | ||
R16 | 150 | 9% | 90 | 9% | 45 | 9% | 9 | 9% | ||
R32 | 68 | 4% | 20 | 4% | 4 | 4% | ||||
3fd Place Grp | 350 | 27% | ||||||||
4th Place Grp | 235 | 18% | ||||||||
Cons Winner | 272 | 16% | 160 | 16% | 80 | 16% | 16 | 16% | ||
Cons Finalist | 221 | 13% | 130 | 13% | 65 | 13% | 13 | 13% | ||
Cons SF | 170 | 10% | 100 | 10% | 50 | 10% | 10 | 10% | ||
Cons QF | 119 | 7% | 70 | 7% | 35 | 7% | 7 | 7% 19 | ||
ConsR16 | 68 | 4% | 20 | 4% | 4 | 4% |
2022 Point Allocations
Details
- Allocations are based on draw size. 100%-point allocation will be awarded for the following:
- Men’s divisions: 16+ teams
- Women’s divisions: 12+ teams
J Note: 100%-point allocation for the US PA Finals is based on eight teams and non-USPN Majors are based on 12 teams.
- The percentage allocation for draws with fewer than 16 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams:
- Men: x / 16 = allocation percentage
- Women: x / 12 = allocation percentage
- Example: 12 teams sign up for Men’s Open and six teams sign up fbr Women’s Open:
- Men’s Open allocation: 12 / 16 = 75%
- Women’s Open allocation: 6 / 12 = 50%
Teams must win a match in the front draw in order to earn front draw points. If a team receives a bye and/or loses their first match, they will receive back draw points.
Example: Women’s Open Allocation: 6 / 12 = 50%
100% | MajorsAllocation | Points | 100% | USPA 1000Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 500Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 100Allocation | Points | |
Winnei– | 1700 | 50% | 850 | 1000 | 50% | 500 | 500 | 50% | 250 | 100 | 50% | 50 |
Finalist | 1020 | 50% | 510 | 600 | 50% | 300 | 300 | 50% | 150 | 60 | 50% | 30 |
SF | 610 | 50% | 305 | 360 | 50% | 180 | 180 | 50% | 90 | 36 | 50% | 18 |
QF | 310 | 50% | 155 | 180 | 50% | 90 | 90 | 50% | 45 | 18 | 50% | 9 |
R16 | 150 | 50% | 75 | 90 | 50% | 45 | 45 | 50% | 22.5 | 9 | 50% | 4.5 |
Cons Winner | 272 | 50% | 136 | 160 | 50% | 80 | 80 | 50% | 40 | 16 | 50% | 8 |
Cons Finalist | 221 | 50% | 110.5 | 130 | 50% | 65 | 65 | 50% | 32.5 | 13 | 50% | 6.5 |
Cons SF | 170 | 50% | 85 | 100 | 50% | 50 | 50 | 50% | 25 | 10 | 50% | 5 |
Cons QF | 119 | 50% | 59.5 | 70 | 50% | 35 | 35 | 50% | 17.5 | 7 | 50% | 3.5 21 |
Two 5-Team Groups (10 Teams)
100% | MajorsAllocation | USPA 1000Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 500Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 100Allocation | Points | |||
Points | 100% | |||||||||||
Winner | 1700 | 83.3% | 1416.667 | 1000 | 62.5% | 625 | 500 | 62.5% | 312.5 | 100 | 62.5% | 62.5 |
Finalist | 1020 | 83.3% | 850 | 600 | 62.5% | 375 | 300 | 62.5% | 187.5 | 60 | 62.5% | 37.5 |
SF | 610 | 83.3% | 508.333 | 360 | 62.5% | 225 | 180 | 62.5% | 112.5 | 36 | 62.5% | 22.5 |
3fd Place Group | 310 | 83.3% | 258.333 | 180 | 62.5% | 112.5 | 90 | 62.5% | 56.25 | 18 | 62.5% | 11.25 |
4th Place Group | 230 | 83.3% | 125 | 135 | 62.5% | 84.375 | 67.5 | 62.5% | 42.188 | 13.5 | 62.5% | 8.438 |
5th Place Group | 150 | 83.3% | 58.333 | 90 | 62.5% | 56.25 | 45 | 62.5% | 28.125 | 9 | 62.5% | 5.625 |
Four 4-Team Groups (16 Teams)
Majors | USPA 1000 | USPA 500 | USPA 100 | |||||||||
100% | Allocation | Points | 100% | Allocation | Points | 100% | Allocation | Points | 100% | Allocation | Points | |
Winner | 1700 | 100% | 1700 | 1000 | 100% | 1000 | 500 | 100% | 500 | 100 | 100% | 100 |
Finalist | 1020 | 100% | 1020 | 600 | 100% | 600 | 300 | 100% | 300 | 60 | 100% | 60 |
SF | 610 | 100% | 610 | 360 | 100% | 360 | 180 | 100% | 180 | 36 | 100% | 36 |
2nd Place Group/QF | 310 | 100% | 310 | 180 | 100% | 180 | 90 | 100% | 90 | 18 | 100% | 18 |
3fd Place Group | 230 | 100% | 230 | 135 | 100% | 135 | 67.5 | 100% | 67.5 | 13.5 | 100% | 13.5 |
4th Place Group | 150 | 100% | 150 | 90 | 100% | 90 | 45 | 100% | 45 | 9 | 100% | 9 |
Two 4-Team Groups (8 Teams)
100% | MajorsAllocation | USPA 1000Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 500Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 100Allocation | Points | |||
Points | 100% | |||||||||||
Winner | 1700 | 66.6% | 1133.333 | 1000 | 50% | 500 | 500 | 50% | 250 | 100 | 50% | 50 |
Finalist | 1020 | 66.6% | 680 | 600 | 50% | 300 | 300 | 50% | 150 | 60 | 50% | 30 |
SF | 610 | 66.6% | 406.667 | 360 | 50% | 180 | 180 | 50% | 90 | 36 | 50% | 18 |
3fd Place Group | 460 | 66.6% | 206.667 | 270 | 50% | 135 | 135 | 50% | 67.5 | 27 | 50% | 13.5 |
4th Place Group | 310 | 66.6% | 100 | 180 | 50% | 90 | 90 | 50% | 45 | 18 | 50% | 9 |
Four 3-Team Groups (12 Teams)
100% | MajorsAllocation | USPA 1000Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 500Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 100Allocation | Points | |||
Points | 100% | |||||||||||
Winner | 1700 | 100% | 1700 | 1000 | 75% | 750 | 500 | 75% | 375 | 100 | 75% | 75 |
Finalist | 1020 | 100% | 1020 | 600 | 75% | 450 | 300 | 75% | 225 | 60 | 75% | 45 |
SF | 610 | 100% | 610 | 360 | 75% | 275 | 180 | 75% | 135 | 36 | 75% | 27 |
2nd Place Group | 310 | 100% | 310 | 180 | 75% | 135 | 90 | 75% | 67.5 | 18 | 75% | 13.5 |
3fd Place Group | 150 | 100% | 150 | 90 | 75% | 67.5 | 45 | 75% | 33.75 | 9 | 75% | 6.75 |
Two 3-Team Groups (6 Teams)
100% | MajorsAllocation | USPA 1000Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 500Allocation | Points | 100% | USPA 100Allocation | Points | |||
Points | 100% | |||||||||||
Winnei– | 1700 | 50% | 850 | 1000 | 37.5% | 375 | 500 | 37.5% | 187.5 | 100 | 37.5% | 37.5 |
Finalist | 1020 | 50% | 510 | 600 | 37.5% | 225 | 300 | 37.5% | 112.5 | 60 | 37.5% | 22.5 |
SF | 610 | 50% | 305 | 360 | 37.5% | 135 | 180 | 37.5% | 67.5 | 36 | 37.5% | 13.5 |
3rd Place Group | 310 | 50% | 155 | 180 | 37.5% | 67.5 | 90 | 37.5% | 33.75 | 18 | 37.5% | 6.75 |
The Rankings
Yearly Ranking and 12-Month Rolling Ranking
J Each division allocates the same number of points.
J Two sets of rankings are maintained:
- One for each division maintained on a 12-month rolling cycle (divisional rankings). Only points earned within the division will count for that division’s rankings.
- Will be used to select players for all Tier 1 events.
- One set of combined rankings that is maintained on a 12-month rolling cycle.
- Points earned in Men’s and Women’s Open retain 100% value
j Points earned in Men’s and Women’s First Division retain 20% of value.
- Points earned in Men^s Second Division retain 4% value.
j Will be used to seed players for all Tier 1 events.
Best of Seven
j A player’s best seven tournaments will count towards their yearly ranking and 12-month rolling ranking.
- Utilizing a tournament limit to calculate rankings is consistent with the WPT, FIP, ATP and USTA.
Yearly Ranking and 12-Month Rolling Ranking Example:
Grand Slam results for wiimers of each Men’s division
Open | First Division | Second Division | Yearly Rankings (Separate) | Allocation | 12-Month Rolling Ranking | |
Player A | 1700 | 1700 | 100% | 1700 | ||
PlayerB | 1700 | 1700 | 20% | 340 | ||
PlayerC | 1700 | 1700 | 4% | 68 |
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The Rankings
Best of Seven Example:
Season results for a player in each Men’s division
USPA500 | USPA 1000 | Major | USPA 1000 | USPA1000 | Major | USPA 1000 | USPA500 | Major | USPA 1000 | USPA Final | Yearly Point Total | % | 12- Month Rolling | |
PlayerA (Open) | 360 | 610 | 221 | 310 | 600 | 610 | 1000 | 470 | 3960 | 100% | 3960 | |||
PlayerB (Div. I) | 250 | 1000 | 1020 | 360 | 1000 | 1020 | 180 | 175 | 221 | 600 | 235 | 5250 | 20% | 1050 |
PlayerC (Div.II) | 350 | 180 | 610 | 600 | 170 | 360 | 180 | 310 | 360 | 780 | 3370 | 4% | 135 |
Application
- As of January 1, 2022:
- All 2021 results will be recalculated according to 2022-point allocations.
- The Best of Seven criteria will be implemented to calculate each playefs rolling 12-month ranking.
Maintenance
- An eight-person ranking committee will be responsible for logging and auditing results.
- Each player will have the ability to audit their own results, identify errors in the calculation and notify the USPA of potential discrepancies.
- Rankings will be updated and posted at the end of each month. If a tournament falls on the end of the month, the rankings will be updated the week following.
Purpose
- To encourage participation.
- To create an objective, mathematical-based system that rewards the players with the best results.
- To determine the qualification for entry into various tournaments.
- To determine seeding in all tournaments.
- To determine selections for all Team USA tryouts.
Team USA
2022 Tentative International Events
□ World Championships, Pan American Games and International Exhibitions
- Absolute
- Eight men and eight women, plus alternates.
- Seniors
_j Four men and four women per division, plus alternates.
j Men’s 35,40,45, 50, 55 and Women’s 35,40, 45.
- Juniors
- Minimum two boys and two girls per division.
_j Boysand Girls 14, 16,18
Team USA
Selection Criteria (applicable to Absolute, Seniors, Juniors, etc..)
- The Preselection will consist in double the number of participants that the final team will need.
- Half of that preselection (same number of participants for the final team) will come from the top applicants from the combined 12-month rolling ranking (the rankings) with a cuiTent USPA membership. These pl avers will be automatically selected to try out. The highest ranked applicant will have priority, Allowed f)y the next highest ranked applicant and so on.
J Half of that preselection (same number of participants the final team) will come from the National Coach’s suggestion based on his/her research/ recruit among applicants with current USPA membership.
Selection Dates and deadlines
- All the information will be published with anticipation in the USPA website (wwwpaddusa.org)
- Applicants for the teams will be selected according to the rankings as of the date of the deadline for the applications.
Tournament Corporate Guidelines
The USPA is working hard to provide value for facilities and to create a standardized delivery for all sanctioned tournaments. To support the proper growth of padel and preserve the interest of our sponsors, we carefully ask everyone to follow the guidelines below:
Iburnament Flyer
- Please include USPA sponsor logos as shown in examples in the following slides:
Onsite Branding
- We encourage tournament directors to display banners provided by the USPA. This will help to create a professional appearance at all USPA tournaments.
Other Details
- The USPA. will attempt to provide tournament balls and/or prizes and gifts for raffles to enhance the player experience.
- The USPA really appreciates your efforts and will continue working hard to bring increased value to the players.
- By growing participation, we all win.