In January 2026, Pickleball Australia accredited officials attended the 2026 Rule Change webinar presented by David Jay, National Head of Officiating at Pickleball Australia. The recording and slideshow are now available via the PA Officiating Resources webpage (PA membership login required through Revolutionise SPORT):
CLICK HERE for Pickleball Australia - Officiating Resources
Key updates impacting Tournament Directors include player expulsion guidance (aligned with the PA Behaviour Policy), identification bands for 2-bounce rule players, the 5th tie-breaker rule, and line marking requirements.