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VAIR Named Official Rating System of the NCPA
The partnership gives collegiate players VAIR+ access and a pathway to become VAIRified through AI analysis, match data and certified human evaluation.
- On Friday, September 11, 2026, the National Collegiate Pickleball Association named VAIR as its official rating system, providing collegiate players with an AI-powered, technology-driven performance evaluation platform.
- Unlike result-only rating systems, VAIR combines AI-powered analysis, match data, and certified human evaluation to assess on-court performance, distinguishing itself as a more nuanced evaluation method for the NCPA's 14-event national collegiate tour.
- Participants in NCPA programs will gain access to VAIR+, an integrated platform offering detailed performance statistics and improvement insights, while establishing a pathway for athletes to become "VAIRified."
- Noah Suemnick, CEO of the NCPA, said the platform supports the organization's growth, while Mike Barker, CEO of VAIR, stated the partnership fulfills the company's core mission to advance player development.
- Additional details regarding membership benefits and the specific "VAIRified" implementation process are expected as the organizations roll out the partnership, marking a commitment to advancing collegiate pickleball through improved data standards.
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VAIR Named Official Rating System of the NCPA
VAIR has been named the official rating system of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association. NCPA players will receive VAIR+ access, integrated performance statistics, improvement insights, and a pathway to becoming VAIRified. The partnership combines AI, match data, and certified human…
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