Our Story
The World
SWIPE Association
The official governing body for competitive SWIPE worldwide — setting the standard for fair play, community, and championship excellence since 2019.
Mission
Why We Exist
The World SWIPE Association exists to grow competitive SWIPE into a globally recognized sport — one that is accessible, fair, and thrilling to play and watch.
We develop and maintain the official ruleset, sanction tournaments, certify referees, and support national associations in building local competitive scenes.
Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to integrity, inclusivity, and the long-term health of the game.
Integrity
We uphold the rules of the game without compromise, ensuring every result is earned on merit.
Inclusivity
SWIPE belongs to everyone. We actively support players of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.
Excellence
We set the highest standard for competitive play, from local qualifiers to the World Championship.
Community
The game is nothing without its players. We invest in the people who make SWIPE great.
History
How It All Started
Founded in Vancouver
Three competitive card game enthusiasts — Maya Chen, Luca Ferretti, and Priya Nair — formalized the rules of SWIPE and established the WSA to govern the growing community.
First National Affiliates
Canada, Italy, and India became the first three national associations to affiliate with the WSA, bringing over 400 registered players into the official competitive circuit.
Inaugural World Championship
The first WSA World Championship was held in Vancouver with 64 players from 12 countries. Maya Chen took the inaugural title.
Global Expansion
WSA membership grew to 28 national associations across six continents, with over 8,000 registered competitive players worldwide.
World Championship Record
The 2025 World Championship in Tokyo drew 128 players from 34 countries — the largest and most competitive field in WSA history.
Founding Members
The People Behind WSA
Maya Chen
Co-Founder & President
Canada
A competitive card game veteran with over a decade of tournament experience, Maya designed the core SWIPE ruleset and serves as the WSA's first and current President.
Luca Ferretti
Co-Founder & Rules Director
Italy
Luca brings a background in game design and competitive sports administration. He chairs the WSA Rules Committee and oversees all official ruleset revisions.
Priya Nair
Co-Founder & Director of Competitions
India
Priya manages the WSA tournament circuit, including sanctioning, scheduling, and the World Championship. She built the WSA's national affiliate programme from the ground up.
Governance
How We're Structured
The WSA is governed by an elected Board of Directors drawn from national affiliate associations. The Board meets quarterly and is responsible for strategic direction, rule changes, and championship oversight.
Board of Directors
Seven elected directors representing national affiliates. Responsible for WSA strategy, budget, and major policy decisions.
Rules Committee
Chaired by the Rules Director, this committee reviews proposed rule changes, adjudicates disputes, and publishes the official rulebook annually.
Competition Committee
Oversees tournament sanctioning, referee certification, and the annual World Championship bid process.
National Affiliates
28 national associations that organize domestic competition, develop local players, and send representatives to the WSA Board.
Join the Community
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or picking up SWIPE for the first time, there's a place for you in the WSA.