Philippines becomes the first recognized NF!
Ref: Red Dumuk (+63967.307.9055)
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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) formally welcomed the Philippine Pickleball Federation (PPF) as the country’s National Sports Association (NSA) for pickleball last April 14, 2024 during its second General Assembly, which was held at the East Ocean Seafood Palace, Aseana City in Paranaque.
President Arman Tantoco, Chairman Mike Johnson and Sec Gen Red Dumuk represented the PPF, which has 89 member clubs and over 4,300 players. PPF is now the 78th member of the POC. The POC is headed by Tagaytay City Mayor, Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
As a matter of course, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will also accredit and recognize the PPF as the official NSA for pickleball. Tantoco, a licensed architect, made a presentation highlighting the rapid growth and allure of pickleball, and the unique way it creates passion and appeals to a very broad community.
Johnson, former co-chair of the international pickleball rules committee, also served as a founding member and Secretary General of the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) and Secretary of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP), and currently serves as Treasurer of the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
PPF was featured in the April issue of Pickleball Magazine, which states in part: “The PPF has nurtured the growth of pickleball, from temporary courts on the street to 80 clubs and more than 4,100 players today. Now in its fifth year, Street Pickleball has endured as a popular place to learn the sport.”
The PPF board of trustees include: Giselle Cabrera, Federico Costales, Jonathan Jover, Jeffrey Kho, Gigi Maceda, Raffy Malanyaon, and Edgardo Mendoza. The president of Streetball Pickleball and newest PPF ambassador, Coni Ibañez, also serves as PPF Treasurer.
Cabrera, Costales, Johnson, Kho, Mendoza and Tantoco are all Certified Instructors while Maceda is a level 2, USA Pickleball certified referee and referee trainer. For more info about the PPF, visit their website at www.pickleball.ph, or join their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/philippinepickleballfederation.
President Arman Tantoco, Chairman Mike Johnson and Sec Gen Red Dumuk represented the PPF, which has 89 member clubs and over 4,300 players. PPF is now the 78th member of the POC. The POC is headed by Tagaytay City Mayor, Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
As a matter of course, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will also accredit and recognize the PPF as the official NSA for pickleball. Tantoco, a licensed architect, made a presentation highlighting the rapid growth and allure of pickleball, and the unique way it creates passion and appeals to a very broad community.
Johnson, former co-chair of the international pickleball rules committee, also served as a founding member and Secretary General of the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) and Secretary of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP), and currently serves as Treasurer of the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF).
PPF was featured in the April issue of Pickleball Magazine, which states in part: “The PPF has nurtured the growth of pickleball, from temporary courts on the street to 80 clubs and more than 4,100 players today. Now in its fifth year, Street Pickleball has endured as a popular place to learn the sport.”
The PPF board of trustees include: Giselle Cabrera, Federico Costales, Jonathan Jover, Jeffrey Kho, Gigi Maceda, Raffy Malanyaon, and Edgardo Mendoza. The president of Streetball Pickleball and newest PPF ambassador, Coni Ibañez, also serves as PPF Treasurer.
Cabrera, Costales, Johnson, Kho, Mendoza and Tantoco are all Certified Instructors while Maceda is a level 2, USA Pickleball certified referee and referee trainer. For more info about the PPF, visit their website at www.pickleball.ph, or join their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/philippinepickleballfederation.
PPF Flashback Reunion!
Ref: Mike Johnson (+63918.926.0981)
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The Philippine Pickleball Federation (PPF) celebrated its sixth anniversary last April 27th, with a Flashback Reunion Party at Emerald Mansion in Ortigas Center, Pasig. Sixty invited guests included Steve Kuhn (founder of Major League Pickleball and DUPR), Jan Papi (Pickleball Global), and Raymond Lising (San Antonio, Barangay Captain) as well as a number of Philippine pickleball pioneers, and PPF Ambassadors.
Thor Pozon MC'd the event, that included a 20 minute Flashback Video narrated by Mike Johnson (Chairman and PPF co-founder), a special "Thank You video" from pickleball friends around the world, plenty of food and drink, games, awards and lots of good ole' fashioned fun. The lucky draw included six, USA Pickleball certified composite paddles, paddle covers, grips, balls, bags and more.
President Armand Tantoco, welcomed guests as festivities began and later gave an overview of things to come for 2024 including the PPF tournament schedule, national tournament and possible international tournament. After the party, celebrants moved outside for an evening of Street Pickleball.. where the sport began exactly six years ago. (See STREET PICKLEBALL ORTIGAS on Facebook, for details)
Thor Pozon MC'd the event, that included a 20 minute Flashback Video narrated by Mike Johnson (Chairman and PPF co-founder), a special "Thank You video" from pickleball friends around the world, plenty of food and drink, games, awards and lots of good ole' fashioned fun. The lucky draw included six, USA Pickleball certified composite paddles, paddle covers, grips, balls, bags and more.
President Armand Tantoco, welcomed guests as festivities began and later gave an overview of things to come for 2024 including the PPF tournament schedule, national tournament and possible international tournament. After the party, celebrants moved outside for an evening of Street Pickleball.. where the sport began exactly six years ago. (See STREET PICKLEBALL ORTIGAS on Facebook, for details)
Pickleball in Good Hands
Ref: Red Dumuk (+63967.307.9055)
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