Governance

Elected, accountable, and separate from any other interest

The Federation is directed by an Executive Board of not fewer than four and not more than ten members, elected by free and secret ballot of the Full Members in General Assembly.

The Executive Board

Officers of the Federation

President Santiago Tello Permanent resident of The Bahamas. Leads the legal formation of the Federation, represents it before the International Padel Federation and international padel bodies, and is the Federation's first point of contact for partners and regional Caribbean federations.
Vice President Ryan Knowles Bahamian entrepreneur. Supports the institutional relations of the Federation and the development of the sport across the islands.
Secretary Happy Hall Keeps the records and minutes of the Federation, convenes the General Assembly and maintains the register of members.
Treasurer and Controller Rajae Izem Legal counsel, Champion Spirit International. Holds the accounts of the Federation separately from those of any other body, and certifies annually to the Registrar General that reliable financial records are kept.
Council Member Andretti Bain Bahamian Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, Head of Sports at the Champion Spirit Country Club. Brings direct experience of elite international sport and of the Olympic movement.
Outside the Executive Board

Honorary appointments

Honorary and ambassadorial titles carry no executive function and no vote. They are conferred by decision of the Executive Board.

Ambassador Mounia Fadiga Chief Strategy Officer, Champion Spirit International. Brought together the founding board of the Federation and carries its representation with partners and institutions.
How decisions are taken

Assembly, board and controls

BodyPowers
General AssemblyElects and may remove the members of the Executive Board, adopts the accounts, fixes the annual subscription, and amends the Constitution. Each Full Member holds one vote.
Executive BoardDirects the Federation between assemblies. Exercises alone the regulatory, disciplinary, selection and anti-doping functions. Admits new members and appoints official organisers of competition.
ControllerDesignated by the Board among its officers. Certifies annually to the Registrar General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas that reliable financial records are kept.
Financial controlThe bank account is held in the name of the Federation. Any commitment above five thousand dollars requires the joint signature of the President and the Treasurer. The accounts of the Federation are kept separately from those of any member.
DisciplineDisciplinary procedure with the right to be heard, a reasoned decision, a right of appeal and proportionate sanctions.
Delegates to the FIPDesignated by the Executive Board. Every delegate is a national of The Bahamas, a permanent resident, or an official of at least two years standing in the Federation.
The Federation is an unincorporated non profit association. It is not operated for profit, and no member or officer holds any proprietary interest in its assets. Reasonable remuneration for goods, services, facilities or staff actually supplied to the Federation is permitted only under the disclosure and abstention procedure of its Constitution.