Tom & Helena will represent the whole NPL Brand, across its professional league, tournaments, venues & marketing initiatives. As ambassadors, they will be pivotal in helping the NPL grow overall awareness and participation of Pickleball in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Tom & Helena, both 23, are former high-ranking tennis players & co-owners of their own successful, eco-conscious apparel brand - Waev Sports. They both transitioned from professional Tennis to professional Pickleball in November 2023 and have quickly become household names in the Australian Pickleball scene, with inspirations to become global superstars. Tom & Helena are both currently playing NPL’s professional league – NPL Season 1 for the league leading team from Victoria – The Jalapenos. “Tom & Helena are the types of people any brand would be proud to have representing them. First and foremost, they are amazing people and inspiring individuals. Their drive for success, in the right way, is an admirable quality they can bring to both NPL and this new sport, in general. We are excited to watch their careers blossom and see the impact they will have on getting thousands of more Australians to try and love Pickleball over the next few years. “ – Ron Shell, CEO Watch Tom & Helena compete in the final regular season round of Pro Pickleball – NPL Season 1 – Round 5 on Saturday 11th May on Streamer Sports, with the NPL S1 Finals being held on June 1st & June 2ndat Australia’s number one indoor facility – The Jar. Instagram: @nplpickleball Facebook: @nplpickleball Twitter: @nplpickleball For further information please contact: ron@nplpickleball.com.au Tom Evans Helena Spiridis NPL Athlete Ambassador hspiridis@gmail.com

National Pickleball League Announces Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis as Ambassador Athletes for 2024 and 2025

MEDIA RELEASE

8th May 2024

The National Pickleball League today announced professional Pickleball players - Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis as NPL Ambassador Athletes for 2024 and 2025.

With Pickleball being the fastest growing sport in the world, NPL coveted athlete ambassadors who can best help increase the credibility and image of the sport in Australia.

In 2024 and 2025, they will be competing in major Pickleball tournaments in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, including NPL Tournaments, Pickleball Australia Tournaments and the WPC Asia Pacific Circuit. They will also be representing NPL across the world in select professional tournaments in China, Europe & The Americas helping elevate the Australian Pickleball scene globally.

As ambassador athletes, Tom & Helena will work hand-in-hand with NPL to help reach their goal of 1 million Pickleball participants in Australia by 2028.

“The NPL is doing amazing things to help grow Pickleball in Australia and we want to be a part of this journey from the beginning. We love the team, we love their vision and we know they are going to deliver an incredible Pickleball product in Australia for many years to come. We are going to have a lot of fun working together to grow the sport while we compete at the highest level and thank NPL for this amazing opportunity and responsibility.” – Tom Evans & Helena Spiridis

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About National Pickleball League (NPL)

NPL is the premium pickleball organisation of Australia. The NPL brand offers Australia’s professional national league, tournaments, corporate days, school/university programs, social leagues, events & introductory Pickleball days. NPL aims to build the total number of Pickleball players in Australia via professional league pathways, marketing, content & venue investment. NPL aims to expand its product internationally in 2024.

Website: www.nplpickleball.com.au

Ron Shell

CEO

NPL Athlete Ambassador

evanstom817@gmail.com