On February 23, 2025, a historic event for our community took place in Warsaw — an international IPTPA Level I pickleball instructor training session!

For the first time in Poland, the certification was led by Seymour Rifkind, President of the World Pickleball Federation and founder of IPTPA (International Association of Professional Pickleball Instructors). His experience and passion for pickleball inspired participants and elevated teaching standards to a whole new level!

We’re proud to announce that Ukraine now has three certified IPTPA Level I coaches! This is a huge step forward for the development of pickleball in Ukraine — especially in the adaptive field for veterans and people with disabilities.

This certification opens exciting new opportunities for training, nurturing young players, and building a professional pickleball community in Ukraine!