The first six countries to compete in the Pan American Championships were the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico and Venezuela.

[2] In the men's singles event, Roy Díaz González won the gold medal after defeating Jamie McKee in the final.

In the men's doubles event, Jamie McKee won another gold medal when he partnered with John Czich to defeat compatriots Ian Johnson and Pat Tryon in the final.

[4] In the final of the women's doubles event, Pam Bristol Brady and Judianne Kelly of the United States defeated fellow Americans Diana Osterhues and Janet Wilts 15–4, 15–9.

[5] Canada won the Cup for a third time, defeating the United States 3–2 in the tie.