PADEL NEW ZEALAND

SANCTIONED EVENTS

PADEL NEW ZEALAND SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS 2026

What is a Padel New Zealand–Sanctioned Tournament?

Padel New Zealand–sanctioned tournaments have been introduced to increase competitive playing opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand, while also ensuring a consistent national standard as the sport continues to grow.

A Padel New Zealand–sanctioned tournament is a club-run competition that has been formally approved by Padel New Zealand to operate within a recognised national competition framework.

Sanctioning provides consistency, fairness, and official recognition, while allowing clubs to continue organising and delivering their own events.

What sanctioning means for players

When a tournament is sanctioned by Padel New Zealand:

  • The event is approved to award official Padel New Zealand ranking points (Tier 2)

  • Competition rules and match standards align with Padel New Zealand–approved standards

  • Player eligibility and licensing requirements are applied consistently

  • Results are submitted and verified for inclusion in the national rankings

Sanctioning helps ensure that sanctioned tournaments across New Zealand operate under a common, transparent structure.

What sanctioning does not mean

A sanctioned tournament is not:

  • A Padel New Zealand–run event

  • A national championship or qualifying pathway into national teams or events

  • Organised, staffed, or managed by Padel New Zealand

All sanctioned tournaments are organised and delivered by the host club, including entries, draws, schedules, pricing, and on-site management.

Ranking points and tiers

Padel New Zealand competitions in 2026 will operate under a tiered ranking system:

  • Tier 1 – Padel New Zealand National competitions

  • Tier 2 – Padel New Zealand–sanctioned club competitions

Sanctioned club tournaments award Tier 2 ranking points, which contribute to a player’s national ranking in accordance with the Padel New Zealand Ranking System.

Player licence requirement

All players competing in a Padel New Zealand–sanctioned tournament must hold a current Padel New Zealand Player Licence.

This requirement supports:

  • accurate rankings,

  • consistent eligibility checks, and

  • recognised competition standards.

Licence details are provided by the organising club at the time of registration.

Competition rules and formats

Padel New Zealand National and sanctioned competitions are played in accordance with the Padel New Zealand Sanctioned Competitions Standards & Formats 2026.

Event schedules, match timings, and event-specific operational details are set by the organising club and communicated to players before and during the event.

Where to find event information

For any sanctioned tournament:

  • Registration details, schedules, and formats are provided by the organising club

  • Promotional and registration material will clearly state if the event is “Club Event Sanctioned by Padel New Zealand”

  • Padel New Zealand will publish a 2026 Tournament Calendar page on the website.

  • Any event-specific questions should be directed to the host club

Why sanctioned tournaments exist

Sanctioned tournaments are designed to:

  • increase competitive playing opportunities across the country,

  • support consistent and transparent ranking outcomes, and

  • allow clubs of different sizes and regions to host recognised competitions.

Participation in sanctioned tournaments is optional for clubs, but sanctioning provides an additional, structured pathway for competitive play within New Zealand.