
Issue 4 - August 2018
Preparations for USAPA National Championships Under Way! With the USAPA National Championships less than three months away, pickleball fever is in full swing at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. From the photo you can see the first set of pickleball courts are ready for play! It’s all hands on deck as the remaining courts are being painted, sponsors lined up, broadcasts being finalized and all the other details that will make this tournament one to remember! Player interest was never greater with most events filling to capacity within hours of registration opening! Event details are available here but watch for a brand new, dedicated National Championship website! It will contain event details, a brand new logo, championship court ticket information, VIP Packages, pro player profiles and much more! We certainly look forward to seeing all the players again this year and we’re encouraging all fans of the sport to join us in Indian Wells, November 3-11 and be part of this historic occasion! Team North America Wins its Second Bainbridge Cup Pickleball took a world stage, as 155 players from sixteen countries traveled from afar to compete in the second annual Bainbridge Cup in scenic Montesilvano, Italy, July 20-23, 2018. Team Europe's 103 players squared off with 52 players from Team North America, followed by two days of intercontinental play in the inaugural Italian Open Pickleball Championships. Read More... USAPA Tournament Player Ratings Thank you to all members that have taken the time to review their tournament history. The USAPA Tournament Player Rating Committee has been busy reviewing reported issues and working through the fine details that play a part in calculating a player's rating. Read More... Advertisement USAPA Universities and Ambassador Retreats Are Set for 2019 Two of the most picturesque locales in the country will play host to the 2019 USAPA Pickleball Universities. Couple that with the fun-filled and always entertaining Ambassador Retreats and you have the ingredients for an action-packed new year. Read More... Advertisement It Pays to be a USAPA Member SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER FROM WILSON: From now through Sept 1, 2018, USAPA members receive 30% OFF Wilson men’s and women’s court shoes! Click here and remember you must sign in to see the shoe models and access the discount code. Remember, as a USAPA member you are just a click away from discounts on hotels, rental cars and dining, as well as other special offers. Read More... Advertisement USAPA Grant Program is impacting communities across the country As pickleball continues to experience a meteoric rise in the number of participants and potential playing facilities, many communities are still in need of equipment and the opportunity to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Enter the USAPA Community Grant Program. Read More... Advertisement USAPA News & Information Pickleball is Added to School’s Phys Ed Curriculum in Los Angeles Got Pickleball? Ocala, Florida Does Westchester County’s Village of Rye Brook Mirrors Pickleball’s Growth in the Northeast Pickleball on California’s Central Coast is Heating Up Read More... Advertisement LakePoint – St. Jude Tournament After a highly successful inaugural event last year, the second annual USAPA St. Jude National Indoor Classic took place at LakePoint Champions Center in Cartersville, Georgia. The tournament warmly welcomed over 300 players from 19 states to participate in the event which benefitted St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Read More... Advertisement Pickleball Elbow: Don’t just ice and rest! Fix the Mechanics! Noe Sariban, PT, DPT As more people start playing Pickleball, the injuries specific to the sport are becoming more consistent. A common complaint found among Pickleball players is Pickleball Elbow (similar to Tennis Elbow). Pickleball elbow is referred to as Lateral Epicondylitis in the medical field. Read More... Advertisement
Newsletter - Issue 4 - August