ABOUT US
Growing the game, together
IPSTA is the global governing body for Para-Standing Tennis.
OUR STORY
From 1937 to today
1937
The earliest known example
Austrian lower-limb amputee John Poulin plays competitive tennis on crutches.
1990s–2000s
Grassroots growth
Tenis Adaptivo de Pie (TAP) grows across Mexico and South America.
2014
The TAP World Tour
Founded by Enzo Amadei in Chile, driving progress in rules, rankings and classification.
2022
IPSTA is established
A global governing body is formed, with standardised classes and an MoU with World Tennis.
2024
A new chapter
IPSTA establishes its Board, subcommittees and Regional Leads; World Rankings and Official Rulebook follow.
Today
Played in 50+ countries
A pathway from grassroots to elite, with Grand Slam and Paralympic inclusion in sight.
OUR GOALS
What we're working toward
1
Establish a truly global, coordinated World Tour
2
Formalise IPSTA classification to the highest research standards
3
Grow our player base, especially women, juniors and under-represented disabilities
4
Create a clear pathway for players around the world
5
Earn a place on the Paralympic Games programme
6
Integrate PST draws into all four Grand Slams
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
"That all changed when I found Para-Standing Tennis. The sport has taken me from the US Open to Wimbledon, and introduced me to an extraordinary community."
My story is one of hundreds among those who have found PST in the past few years. If any of it sounds like you, please join us. I am so excited for what our future holds.
Nicky Maxwell · President, IPSTA
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Sub-committees
Regional leads
Want to play, coach or host near you? Your regional leads are the best place to start.
PARTNERS
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