Governing body
International Federation of Basque Pelota (FIPV)
The world governing body for Basque pelota, covering disciplines played with the hand, rackets, bats and baskets, including frontenis, paleta and xare. It runs the Basque Pelota World Championships.
Key facts
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | Frontenis, Paleta (Basque pelota), Xare | |
| Scope | International | |
| Founded | 19 May 1929, Buenos Aires | FIPV: La Federación, La Federación page (history) |
| Headquarters | Pamplona, Spain | FIPV: La Federación, Site footer address |
| Members | Being verified | Not yet sourced |
| Rulebook | Reglamento General de Juego de la Pelota Vasca, January 2023 (Spanish) | Official rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5) |
| Website | fipv.net |
Sources
- FIPV: La Federación, International Federation of Basque Pelota (FIPV)fipv.netOfficial rulebook or governing body (tier 1 of 5)