USAPA commends you on staying healthy. The COVID-19 crisis is understandably occupying a significant amount of attention these days, in virtually all aspects of life. Yet, in light of this pandemic, we find the best of human nature shining through. We continue to be in awe, witnessing front line health providers, caregivers, emergency personnel, first responders, store personnel and countless others giving of their time in such a selfless manner, and often times in potentially life-threatening ways. It truly is a blessing to be part of this great country. Read The Full Article Here
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COVID-19 & Tournament Updates
As USAPA continues to monitor the national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, USAPA suspended USAPA sanctioning of existing pickleball tournaments through May 14, 2020.
This is an update (as of April 1, 2020) on the following tournaments: USAPA Sanctioned Tournaments through May 14, 2020; USA Pickleball National Indoor Championships; USAPA Regional Championships. Read More...Latest Coronavirus Update and FAQ
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USA Pickleball National Indoor Championships
The USA Pickleball Association is announcing the postponement of the USA Pickleball National Indoor Championships in Hoover, AL. The inaugural tournament has been rescheduled from June 7-14, 2020 to June 8–13, 2021. Read More About This Decision and for More Details
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New Youth Program Provider Membership Coming Soon!
The USAPA is here to assist USAPA Ambassadors, physical education teachers, youth program leaders, coaches and recreation professionals with training and program resources to introduce pickleball to youth with a new membership opportunity!
Once the membership is available, be sure to join as a youth program provider or consider sponsoring a school or youth organization so that they can receive the great benefits below!
Youth Program Provider Membership for $40.00! Benefits Include:
Let’s Play Youth Pickleball Playbook - includes eight laminated activity cards
Deeply discounted equipment
Online instructional videos on how to introduce pickleball to kids
Community grant opportunities
Digital copy of Pickleball Magazine
Be on the lookout for the new membership offering designed to help establish new youth programs or enhance existing programming.
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USAPA Announces New Partnership with Zelus Insoles
PHOENIX, AZ. (April 21, 2020) – The United States Pickleball Association (USAPA) is proud to announce a partnership with Zelus Insoles, a leading manufacturer of insoles that supports an active lifestyle. Zelus Insoles will now be the Official Insoles Partner of USA Pickleball. Read More
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April USAPA Ambassador Update
At this time, we would like to recognize three Regional Directors who have unselfishly volunteered their time over the years to the USAPA and who have recently made the decision to retire from these key leadership positions. Along with those announcements we will be welcoming the gentlemen who will take over these roles. Read More...
Junior Connection is pleased to welcome the USAPA Department of Recreational Programs staff, Hope Tolley and Jason Jamison. Hope and Jason joined the USAPA last year. Hope is the Director of Recreational Programs and Jason is the Recreational Programs Advisor. The USAPA Juniors Program is included within the Recreational Department so we are delighted to have them share some of their ideas with us in this edition of Junior Connection. Read More...
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USAPA Referees Stay ‘In Tune’ Just how do the 200 USAPA certified referees stay ‘in tune’ during the Covid-19 restrictions when there aren’t any tournaments to referee? They connect via conference calls.
Nationals Rewind: Watch 2019 Open Gold Medal Matches! Relive Ben Johns' incredible 2019 Men's Open Singles gold medal victory over superstar pro Tyson McGuffin. Watch the entire match from Championship Court alongside expert commentary and instant replays. Watch Now!
On the final Sunday at the 2019 National Championships, two of the biggest names in the Women's Open Division took to the courts for an unforgettable gold medal final. Simone Jardim and Lucy Kovalova engaged in a thrilling affair that saw Jardim eventually emerge victorious. Watch Now!
The USA Pickleball Association is announcing the postponement of the USA Pickleball National Indoor Championships in Hoover, AL. The inaugural tournament has been rescheduled from June 7-14, 2020 to June 8–13, 2021.
The USAPA is here to assist USAPA Ambassadors, physical education teachers, youth program leaders, coaches and recreation professionals with training and program resources to introduce pickleball to youth with a new membership opportunity!
