Who we are.
We are a bunch of padel enthusiasts who started Padel New Zealand in 2020.
Our focus as an organisation is to support the introduction, promotion and growth of the sport of padel across New Zealand.
Padel New Zealand Society Incorporated was registered with the New Zealand Companies Office in 2020.
The International Padel Federation(FIP) accepted our application to become a member of the International Federation in April 2022, which makes us the national governing body for the sport of padel in New Zealand.
Our mission.
We want to bring padel to everyone.
Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world and there is a reason for that. Padel is a social fun sport, much easier to pick up than many racket sports and it can be played by any age. We want all kiwis to be able to enjoy the sport.
Our mission is to introduce the sport to New Zealand, promote it and assist in the growth through member clubs, coaches and players. We want to make it accessible for all ages and for amateurs as well as professionals.
A long term goal is to be able to host many international tournaments in New Zealand and even send some kiwis to the Olympics (yes, padel will potentially be in the Olympics 2032!).
Organisation.
As a non-profit association, our organisation is made up of 6 volunteers who are passionate about the sport of padel.
President - Wictoria Markula
Secretary - Philip Steven
Strategic Advisor - Jonny Errington
Tournament and Events consultant - Julie Derrough
Acting Treasurer - Wictoria Markula
Foundation Member - Harry Fitzsimons
South Island Member - Beth Marriott
New volunteers are welcome to apply!
Contact info@padelnewzealand.org.nz if you are interested joining the federation.