One of the fastest-growing sports in the world, padel, has seen a major expansion into the International Association of Pickleball Facilities (IAPF). Conquer Padel has been named the organization’s Founding Partner and Sponsor, and it is rebranding as the International Association of Pickleball and Padel Facilities (IAPPF) as part of this strategic shift.
Leading U.S. padel club Conquer Padel and IAPPF will work together to develop a single industry platform that encourages development, creativity, and collaboration in both racquet sports. Building supplier networks, educating investors, connecting global stakeholders, advancing facility development, hosting events, and promoting best practices are all goals of the partnership.
Given that many current members already run both pickleball and padel courts, David Johnson, the founder and CEO of IAPPF, underlined the significance of combining the two sports under a single organization. He emphasized how the two sports share infrastructural potential and constraints, making this collaboration a natural next step.
Using turnkey development solutions and franchising, Conquer Padel, which was established by businessmen Enrique Gracia, Barry Falcon, and Tom Konkowski, is aggressively growing Padel’s footprint throughout North America. The partnership with IAPPF will promote the expansion of the padel ecosystem by offering knowledge, assets, and international connections.
This expansion represents a turning point for both sports, as padel and pickleball continue to grow in popularity in the United States, providing a solid basis for their future growth.
