THE SPORT
What is Para‑Standing
Tennis?
PST is for people with a physical disability who play tennis standing up, without a wheelchair.
Standard courts
Any tennis court, anywhere.
Normal balls and rackets
No special kit needed.
Four classifications
You play others in your sport class.
One or two bounces
The only rule difference.
GETTING INVOLVED
You might already be
playing
If you have a physical disability and play standing, you are already
playing PST. Many of our players first found tennis playing against
family and friends.
Our events let you compete on a level playing field against players
with similar disabilities, and they're a great way to meet people who get it.
CLASSIFICATION
The four classifications
IPSTA has four classifications, based on the nature of your impairment. Everyone plays on a standard court with standard equipment. PST1 and PST2 play with one bounce, PST3 and PST4 with two.
PST1
For players with one upper limb impairment.
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PST2
For players with a lower limb impairment that mainly affects one leg, like below knee amputees or cerebral palsy.
PST3
For players with more significant impairments than PST1 or PST2, like above knee amputees or severe cerebral palsy.
PST4
For players of short stature.
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Full eligibility criteria
GET CLASSIFIED
Four steps to your classification
You need an official sport class to play IPSTA world ranking events. Here's how it works.
1
Send your documents
Email your signed medical registration form and supporting evidence (in English) to classification@parastandingtennis.com, at least four weeks before your event.
2
We review it
Two independent classifiers review your file. If they disagree, a third makes the final call. We aim to reply as soon as possible, and prior to your competition.
3
Get your class
You'll receive your sport class and status by email. Share it with tournament organisers when you enter.
4
Submit a protest
If you disagree with your classification, submit a protest within two weeks. Two new classifiers will re-evaluate.
IN THEIR WORDS
Why players love PST
"I've played tennis my whole life, but never against people like me. PST has given me a global community to belong to."
Adam Hills
Australia
"PST showed me that sport goes far beyond competition. It connects people and proves there are no limits for those who love tennis."
Thalita Rodrigues
Brasil
"A unique opportunity to show the world that people with disabilities have no limits."
Nico Basaez
Chile