Before the FFT took over Padel under its bosom, private tours of tournaments Padel fell into place. These circuits were / are developed by brands, manufacturers or enthusiasts of this sport. These private circuits were not approved and each of them had its own classification.

Today, most circuits begin to sanction their tournaments (see 16 chart below). The private circuits being gradually absorbed by the official circuit, there will ultimately be only one official FFT circuit that will be developed thanks to the actors / private circuits (as if the organization of the tournaments was partly outsourced) and by the clubs themselves.

I think that some private circuits (small or large) will survive because they will target another audience: the unlicensed Sunday player who wants to freely enjoy this sport without constraint or affiliation to a federation.

The FFT has set up regulations to be followed for affiliated or authorized FFT clubs wishing to organize a Padel counterpart. More information on http://www.fft.fr/jouer-sante/Padel/ organize-a-tournament.

Romain Taupin - Padelonomics
Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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