WPF is built on internationally recognised principles of good governance, including transparency, democracy, accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership. We publish our governing documents to promote openness and enable our members, athletes, stakeholders, and the wider sporting community to hold the Federation accountable.
Statutes & By-Laws
WPF operates under adopted By-Laws (2023). A consolidated Statutes & Constitution — incorporating recognition of the jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) — is in preparation as a draft pending Board adoption.
Download the WPF By-Laws (2023) — PDF
Document Library
By-Laws, policies, committee mandates and meeting records are published here as they are adopted. Documents marked draft are pending Board adoption and are not yet in force.
- WPF By-Laws (2023) — adopted (PDF)
- Statutes & Constitution, incorporating CAS jurisdiction — draft, pending Board adoption
- Code of Ethics & Conflict-of-Interest Policy — draft
- Anti-Doping / Clean-Sport Policy — in development
- General Assembly minutes & resolutions — published as adopted
Structure
General Assembly
Comprising all Member National Federations, the General Assembly is the Federation's highest governing body. It establishes the strategic direction of the organisation, elects the Board of Directors, approves constitutional amendments and major policies, and exercises oversight over the Federation in accordance with the Constitution.
Board of Directors
Elected by the General Assembly, the Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and corporate governance for the Federation. The Board establishes policies, oversees financial and organisational performance, manages risk, and ensures that the Federation operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Continental Confederations (5)
The five Continental Confederations represent and support Member National Federations within their respective regions. They promote the development of pickleball, coordinate continental competitions, implement regional programmes, and serve as the link between the Federation and its members.
Africa · Asia · Europe · Americas · Oceania
Committees
Standing and Special Committees provide expert advice and technical support to the Board and Executive Administration. They develop policies, standards, regulations, and strategic initiatives across key areas of the Federation's activities.
Governance · Membership · Rules & Technical · Tournaments · Rankings · Development · Athletes · Ethics & Integrity · Finance · Marketing & Commercial · Media & Communications · Health & Safety · Safeguarding
Administrators (Executive Committee)
Led by the Secretary General, the Executive Administration is responsible for the Federation's day-to-day operations and the implementation of policies approved by the Board of Directors. It manages administration, member services, communications, competitions, finance, and organisational development while supporting all governance bodies.
Our Commitment
The World Pickleball Federation is committed to good governance, transparency, integrity, accountability, athlete welfare, and sustainable global development. Through democratic leadership, regional collaboration, and professional administration, we strive to grow pickleball worldwide while upholding the highest standards expected of an international sports federation.