We are founded on the belief that tennis should be accessible for everyone.

Tennis players with ambulatory disabilities are currently excluded from mainstream competition, including the Paralympics.

Standing categories in Table Tennis and Badminton are already recognized at the Paralympics, and we believe Para-Standing Tennis deserves the same status.

Our Goals

  • Inclusion of Para-Standing Tennis among the modalities supported by tennis federations globally

  • Recruitment of more female players and younger players

  • Access to the Paralympic Games and Grand Slams

Classification System

All athletes must have an IPC-eligible disability (link) to qualify for Para-Standing Tennis.

Classifications in Para-Standing Tennis are based on the existing system used in Para-Standing Badminton. Beginning with our 2024 World Championships, we will be introducing an independent process to ensure athletes are classified accurately, supported by IPC-trained officials.

All categories play on a full-size tennis court. Rules are identical to mainstream tennis, but PST1&2 play with one bounce, while PST3&4 play with two bounces.

Formal classification guidelines can be found in this table (link). Please contact us for more detail on eligibility and any questions regarding classification.

Classification 101

With thanks to Adam Hills and the LTA, please watch this short video for a quick explainer on our classification system.

  • PST 1

    Unilateral upper limb amputee or similar impairment.

    1 bounce allowed

  • PST 2

    Unilateral below-knee amputee, mild cerebral palsy, or other impairment with similar mobility level.

    1 bounce allowed

  • PST 3

    Above-knee or bilateral below-knee amputee, bilateral arm impairment, or moderate to severe cerebral palsy.

    2 bounces allowed

  • PST 4

    Short stature or other impairment with similar impact on mobility.

    2 bounces allowed

Leadership

Board

President - Nicky Maxwell

Vice President - Gregory Leperdi

Secretary - Márk Göböl

Treasurer - Michele Windsor

Legal Director - To be confirmed

Directors without Portfolio - Diego Nargiso, Patrick Selepe, Thalita Rodrigues, Stuart Lieberman, Ruben Herrera, Adam Hills, Alex Hunt, Matthew Grover

Regional Leads

Africa - Patrick Selepe, Etienne Songa

Europe - Matthew Grover, Ross Cudmore, Cedric Delmas

Asia - Kakou Narita, Ken Shibatini, Reiko Shibatini

Oceania - Marita Morgan, Brett Hillier

South America - Maca Cepeda, Felipe Siebert, Ana Isabel Suehling

North America - Cindy Benzon, Karl Lee, Kemit-Amon Lewis

Subcommittees

Rules & Regulations - Cindy Benzon, Jean Beglan

Rankings & Data - Timothy Koch, Jason Diederich, Sam Shnowske, Charles Rivkin

Media - Lewis Woodham, Stuart Lieberman, Alex Hyman

Recruiting & Coaching - Matthew Grover, Ross Cudmore

Event Logistics - Thalita Rodrigues, Alex Hunt

Classification - Sam Williamson (Head of Classification), Juergen Kosel, Laura Gastaldi, Adalberto Bencomo, William Hale, Federica Ziccardi, Claudia Mairano, Marianna Fadda, Chema López