Eligibility to Play
Official Tournaments: A license is required to enter and participate in official local, national, and even international tournaments organized by bodies like the International Padel Federation (FIP).
National and International Events: It grants eligibility for selection to represent your country in major team events, like World Championships.
Ranking and Recognition
National Ranking: A player license provides access to your national governing body’s official ranking system, which tracks your performance and progress in the sport.
Official Recognition: Being licensed shows you are a recognized player within the padel community and are affiliated with the sport’s governing bodies.
Benefits and Support
Sponsorship and Discounts: Federations often partner with sponsors, and a player license may give you access to discounts on equipment and merchandise.
Training and Development: Some federations offer newsletters, information, and opportunities to participate in training programs and workshops, sometimes abroad.
Insurance: A license can include personal injury insurance, offering financial protection while competing in approved events.
Supporting the Sport
Growth of Padel: Your license fee helps fund the national federation’s efforts to grow and develop padel at all levels, from grassroots to professional.
Fair Play: The federation works to uphold the integrity of the sport, fighting against doping, match manipulation, discrimination, and violence.
Standardized Rules: By licensing, you support the federation’s role in ensuring a consistent interpretation of padel rules and promoting good match control.