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FAQs

Registration FAQs

Common questions for players, parents, coaches, referees, and clubs using PFI registration, licence, and affiliation routes.

Items to confirm before applying

Some registration details depend on the route or role. Contact PFI before relying on a price, licence term, document requirement, or existing player import route that is not listed here.

  • Terms for player, coach, and referee licences
  • Referee licence price
  • Club affiliation pricing and renewal dates
  • Existing player import and licence-number format

Registration questions

How long does a player licence last?

A player licence lasts 12 months from purchase or activation.

Is there a student licence?

There is no student licence in the current public licence set.

Who is a junior licence for?

Junior licence is for players up to age 17 and requires parent or guardian consent details.

Do player licences approve automatically?

Player licences approve after payment and terms acceptance, with PFI retaining the ability to review licence status under the relevant federation process.

Where does payment happen?

Payment, renewal steps, licence checks, and account services are handled through the PFI Padel Portal where available.

Can a club become active automatically after payment?

No. Club affiliation requires admin approval before being marked active or affiliated.

Where can I find player registration, junior licence, and renewal guidance?

The Join the Community page brings those player registration routes together in one place.

Where can clubs find setup and annual affiliation information?

The Affiliate Your Club page covers club affiliation, annual renewal, profile features, and setup guidance.

Next step

Need the simple overview?

The Registration page brings the full public registration route together in one place.

Registration