President’s Cup established

This award was an outgrowth of the APTA’s efforts to appeal to non-tournament players and grow Regional interest.

APTA President Mike North’s vision for the Cup:

“We want to make the President’s Cup the high point of the season for the weekend player. The top teams from each Region will compete to determine the Regional Champion. The trophy will be a beautiful bowl that, over a period of time, we hope will become the Davis Cup of platform tennis. It is even possible that a sponsor will pay the travel expenses for the regional teams and contribute toward the cost of the weekend itself.”

The first President’s Cup event was held in 1978.

Source: Paddle Talk, Vol. 3 No. 2