INTERNATIONAL PARA PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION ACADEMY

1. Dwarf Pickleball
   Dwarf Pickleball is adapted to meet the physical dynamics and unique biomechanics of players with dwarfism, ensuring fair and enjoyable gameplay.
    
2. Wheelchair Pickleball
   Wheelchair Pickleball allows players to compete using specially adapted rules and movement strategies, emphasizing agility, precision, and inclusivity.
    
3. Standing Pickleball
   Standing Pickleball is designed for players with physical impairments who can play while standing, promoting balance, mobility, and competitive spirit.
    
4. MR & Cerebral Palsy Pickleball
   Pickleball for players with Multiple Rehabilitation (MR) needs and Cerebral Palsy focuses on developing coordination, motor skills, and confidence through adaptive coaching.
    

Aim of the Para Pickleball Workshop – Restoring Life: Let’s Do It Together by Raghu Kumar R

The aim of the Para Pickleball Workshop is to empower individuals with physical and developmental challenges by restoring confidence, physical activity, and joy through inclusive sport. Under the theme "Restoring Life: Let’s Do It Together," the workshop fosters a sense of community, teamwork, and personal growth, proving that with support and opportunity, everyone can thrive, compete, and celebrate ability through pickleball.

IPPA Para Pickleball 4-Hour Workshops:

1. Introduction to Para Pickleball
   Overview of the sport, its rules, adaptive equipment, and classification for different disability categories.
    
2. Warm-Up & Mobility Exercises
   Guided physical warm-ups tailored to each category (MR, CP, Dwarfs, Wheelchair, Standing) to enhance mobility and reduce injury risk.
    
3. Basic Skills & Drills
   Hands-on training in serving, dinking, volleying, and footwork (or chair movement), with modified techniques to suit individual needs.
    
4. Inclusive Game Play Sessions
   Supervised mini-games and practice matches to apply learned skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.
    
5. Motivational Talk & Awareness
   Short inspirational sessions by para athletes or coaches promoting confidence, teamwork, and awareness about para sports.
    
6. Q&A and Certification of Participation
   Open discussion for queries, feedback, and distribution of participation certificates to recognize involvement and achievement.
    

Each session ends with fostering social interaction and community building.

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• Level 1: 1 full day (8 hours) or 2×4-hour sessions (theory + on-court)
   
• Level 2: 2 to 3 days (e.g. 16–22 hours) or modular format
   
• Instructors / clinicians will include lecture, demo, practice time, peer-teaching, feedback
   
• Provide a handbook / manual and recommended reading / video resources
   
• Encourage mentoring and post-certification continuing education / CEU

FEES STRUCTURE

 Level 1 CertificationUS $ $200

 Instruction, training materials, written & practical assessments, certificate, basic membership benefits  

 Level 2 CertificationUS  $400

 More advanced instruction, deeper assessment, tactical & coaching modules, certificate upgrade 

 Referee Certification Add‑OnUS $100 (or bundled with coach certification)  Rules & officiating module, exam, certificate 

 Annual Renewal / MembershipUS $100

 To maintain active certification, access continuing education, liability coverage, networking resources 

1. Written exam including rules adaptations, classification, coaching philosophy, impairment modalities.
    
2. Practical coaching demonstration: coach a session with one or more players with disability (wheelchair, CP, dwarf, standing disability), show adaptation, progression, clear instruction, safety.
    
3. Skills demonstration: coach must be able to execute modified strokes themselves (or show ability to adjust) to a baseline competence.
    
4. Case study / portfolio: coach presents a mini plan for a hypothetical adaptive athlete (profile, goals, progression, monitoring).
    
5. Observation by master clinician / mentor: evaluate adaptability, empathy, adjustments mid-session. 

• In-depth understanding of official pickleball rules (singles, doubles, and adaptive formats)
   
• Faults, scoring systems, court dimensions, serve/receive rules
   
• Specific rule adaptations for para and adaptive categories
   

• Fundamentals of teaching technique (serve, return, volleys, dinks, third shot drops, etc.)
   
• Lesson planning, progressions, feedback methods
   
• Age-specific and skill-level-specific coaching strategies
   

• Duties and responsibilities of a certified referee
   
• Line calls, fault recognition, scoring management
   
• Handling disputes, maintaining control, and ethical decision-making during matches
   

• Singles and doubles tactical principles
   
• Player positioning, shot selection, and game tempo control
   
• Video analysis and feedback techniques
   

• Adaptive rules for wheelchair, standing disability, CP, and dwarf pickleball
   
• Techniques for modifying drills and equipment
   
• Promoting accessibility and inclusion in all training environments
   

• Effective communication with players, parents, officials, and event organizers
   
• Conflict resolution, professionalism, and leadership in the court setting
   
• Upholding the spirit and integrity of the sport