UPA Asia Names Infinity Academy as Official Venue Partner of Trailblazers Programme Pre-Selection Training Camp
UPA Asia has announced that Infinity Academy will be the Official Venue Partner for the UPA Asia Trailblazers Programme Pre-Selection Training Camp. Infinity Academy is expected to bring world-class facilities to the next generation of Asian pickleball talent.
Infinity Academy will host the Trailblazers Program Pre-selection Training Camp in December, where shortlisted candidates will train under head coach Collin Johns.
“We are thrilled to partner with UPA Asia to bring the Trailblazers program to Vietnam,” said Minh Anh Pham, CEO of Infinity Academy. “This partnership is not only an honour for our Academy but also a major milestone for Vietnam’s growing pickleball community. We can’t wait to welcome the best players in Asia at our Academy.”
Infinity Academy: The Optimal Environment for Pickleball Training
Located on a two-hectare campus in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 9, Infinity Academy features 11 pickleball courts and 10 tennis courts, including central courts for both sports, all equipped with VAR technology. The Academy has been purposefully designed to provide an optimal environment for training, competition, and tournament organisation.
As the Official Venue Partner, Infinity Academy will offer a premier training environment and comprehensive athlete support. The collaboration reflects both organisations’ shared vision to elevate pickleball in Asia and establish Vietnam as a strategic hub for international pickleball development.
Elevating Pickleball Talent in Asia
Following the success of Season 1, when 12 athletes embarked on a transformative journey in professional pickleball, Season 2 of the Trailblazers Programme will continue to elevate talent across Asia and establish the region as a growing force in the global pickleball landscape.
The Class of 2026 will be announced by March 2026, with the Trailblazers securing a two-year UPA Asia Pro Contract and Rising Stars securing a two-year UPA Asia Pro Contract.
What’s more, the Trailblazers will unlock the opportunity to compete on the Carvana PPA Tour as part of an all-expenses-paid, six-week immersion in America’s pickleball heartland, training at world-class facilities under the guidance of esteemed coaches and gaining the tools to thrive in Asia and beyond. The Rising Stars, meanwhile, will compete on the PPA Tour Asia 2026, establishing themselves among the best in the region.
