The European Pickleball Federation (EPF) is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) as the title sponsor of the upcoming 2024 European Championships in Southampton UK on 23rd and 24th November.
DUPR, a global leader in the Pickleball ratings industry, has demonstrated its commitment to growing and enhancing Pickleball in Europe by also partnering with EPF as the official and exclusive ratings partner for EPF tournaments in 2024/25.
“The DUPR rating system has been continuously improved over the past few years and has been effectively used by our biggest member Pickleball England. The wider adoption the DUPR rating system across Europe will have the effect of improving the reliability of the data,” said Frank Arico, President of EPF, ”This in turn enhances the tournament and league experience of players by competing in categories of more accurate relative strengths.”
Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR said “Partnering with the European Pickleball Federation is an exciting milestone for DUPR. Frank Arico has done extraordinary work in unifying the sport across the continent, and his vision for pickleball in Europe is unmatched. DUPR’s international success is built on partnerships like this, where we can collaborate with leaders who are truly making a difference. Together, we’re committed to taking the sport to new heights across Europe and beyond.”
The inaugural event comprises teams from 24 European Countries who will be competing for the title of Pickleball Champions of Europe. To give all competitive pickleballers an opportunity of being part of this historic event, EPF is hosting an Open Tournament on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd November 2024. Registration is open ans limited spaces are still available.