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Press release · September 16, 2026
VAIR and DreamTrips have partnered to create a global pickleball travel community combining premium destinations, daily professional instruction, VAIR-certified coaching, and player development tools. Pickleball DreamTrip travelers receive a complimentary year of VAIR+, including AI video analysis, match predictions, opponent scouting, gear discounts, and more. Trips begin in late 2026, with destinations planned worldwide.
Press release · September 9, 2026
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 evaluation to give collegiate players a more accurate view of their on-court ability and long-term development.
Article · August 12, 2026
VAIR+ members save on paddles and performance apparel from Slapp, Passion002, and VORZANI. See what's live and how much you can save.
Article · August 7, 2026
Learn how VAIRified ratings work, why human verification beats outcome-based ratings, and how the 41-point checklist creates fairer pickleball competition.
Article · August 5, 2026
Learn how VAIR pickleball ratings work, from the free recreational rating to the human-verified VAIRified rating and the VAIR+ membership for competitive play.
