In The News
Pickleball Boom (Nov 17, 2008 Baton Rouge, LA, www.2theadvocate.com) Pickleball — an interesting game with a silly name — remains unknown to many, but it has a devoted and increasing following, especially among 50-and-older athletes. Pickleball was added to the U.S. Senior Olympics this year, said Phil Godfrey, executive director of the National Senior Olympic Games Association, headquartered in Baton Rouge.
All Ages Can Enjoy The Game Of Pickleball (Nov 13, 2008 The Villages, FL, www.thevillagesdailysun.com) While it’s true that pickleball probably tops the list of many Villagers’ favorite activities, the game can be enjoyed by people of all ages. That’s what seventh- and eighth-graders at The Villages Charter Middle School found out recently when their physical education class was transformed into an action-filled pickleball lesson.
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Pickleball on Good Morning America
Good Morning America aired a story about pickleball on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
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New Rulebooks are Available
The USAPA Rules Committee and the Board of Directors have completed a 2-year review and revision of the rules. A new rulebook has been published with all rule changes through May 1, 2008.
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National Tournament Postponed
Due to a delay in the construction of the Surprise Arizona city courts, availability of a sufficient number of approved pickleball courts for the national tournament is not certain for November 2008. Regrettably, the decision to postpone the tournament is necessary. A revised date will be announced when availability of the courts can be assured or an alternate venue can be located.
USAPA Training Fund
Effective immediately, the USAPA will provide a fund each calendar year to subsidize training programs for local training of School students or local residents who do not yet play the game and do not belong to any Pickleball club. Initial funds for the year 2008 will be $1,500 and are available now.
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USAPA Monthly Newsletter
USAPA newsletters are emailed to members on or about the first of the month. They will appear on the newsletter page on the 15th of the following month. If you are a current USAPA member and not receiving the newsletter,
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The Training Room
We have added a new feature to our Website called the "
Training Room". It will be an evolving feature intended to help players at all levels improve their game. New articles, many including instructional video clips, will be added from time to time as our USAPA Board members and readers make suggestions that we feel will be of general interest.
Pickleball Promotional Video
Check out the USAPA video. The video demonstrates many aspects of pickleball in a variety of settings.
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Tournament and Doubles Ladder-League Software
Display and manage your tournament or league on the USAPA web site.
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Partner Search
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Information on the USAPA Ambassador Program
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