Spring Awakens: The Dawn of a New Era with PCP x FPF

PCP Editorial Team
Mar 30
2 min read

Spring Challenge 2025 | April 19–20 | FPF Guangzhou

From Invitation to Revolution — Where Pickleball Blooms into Its Next Chapter

Spring is nature’s way of reminding us that change is not only possible — it's necessary.

Fresh from the exclusive PCP Invitational in Singapore on April 13, a private gathering of top athletes and leaders to quietly usher in a new era... the movement now blossoms into the public eye.

The Spring Challenge 2025, held at FPF Guangzhou from April 19–20, is the first official PCP-sanctioned tournament open to the public.This isn’t just another competition.This is where the sport evolves.

Introducing the PCP Equipment Certification Initiative

This tournament marks the global rollout of the Pickleball Certification Program (PCP) — a bold new standard that elevates integrity, inclusivity, and performance across the sport.

But true to our core values, PCP starts not by dividing — but by uniting.

✅ All paddles currently approved by USA Pickleball (USAP) and UPA are now instantly PCP approved.

✅ No re-certification required.

✅ No brand left behind.

✅ Inclusion is the foundation — growth is the mission.

PCP-certified gear is now the official requirement for tournament play, beginning with this very event.

Why the Spring Challenge 2025 Matters

The Spring Challenge is more than a tournament — it’s the first step into a new world of competitive pickleball:

🔹 First Open PCP-Sanctioned Tournament in Asia

🔹 Launchpad for PCP-certified paddle use

🔹 Official national ranking points on the line

🔹 Hosted by FPF Guangzhou, a name synonymous with community, quality, and passion

🔹 A celebration of the global pickleball movement that puts players first

From Soft Launch to Full Bloom

On April 13, a select group of trailblazers will gather in Singapore to witness the closed-door soft launch of PCP-sanctioned tournament play.

Just one week later, FPF opens the gates in Guangzhou — inviting players across levels, brands, and borders to take part in something much bigger than any single match.

Spring Is Here. So Is the Future.

Pickleball is growing — and you have the chance to be there at the very beginning.

Be part of the first wave.Compete with certified confidence.Play for more than medals. Play for momentum.Because this spring, we don’t just play the game —We redefine it.

Registration opens soon.

Paddle inquiries, certification status, and ranking details available via our official channels.