In A Pickle In Albany (Nov 11, 2009 Albany, OR, www.democratherald.com) Bruce Edwards wants to promote new exercise and recreation opportunities for Albany. Bob VanderLinden is an ambassador for the USA Pickleball Association. . . “It’s a very, very fun sport, very easy on the body,” said Edwards, recreation and sports coordinator for Albany Parks and Recreation. “It’s a game that really lends itself to all age brackets, genders and ability levels.”

Pickleball A Racket Game All Can Enjoy (Nov 8, 2009 St. Charles IL, www.dailyherald.com) Cris Anderson of St. Charles is surely the most excited about this game being offered at the Pottawatomie Community Center. ... She convinced some park district officials to try it, and they were quickly hooked. So the game will be offered on a "walk-in" basis starting Jan. 1 for those 18 and older from 2:30 to 3:55 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the community center gym.

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2009 USAPA National Tournament

Results are posted.   Tournament Photos on Light-Reflections.com The 2009 USAPA National Tournament in Buckeye AZ, November 2-8, 2009 at Sun City Festival.   Tournament Information Registration is closed.

Help Promote Pickleball as a USAPA Board Member

Media Relations Chair. The USAPA has a need for a media relations committee chairperson. The Media Relations Chair will respond to press inquiries and help with obtaining publicity for pickleball events. There is an immediate need for coverage of the National Tournament in November. All board members are unpaid volunteers working to promote the sport. Email

• USAPA National Tournament At Sun City Festival, Buckeye, AZ, Nov 2-Nov 8
  Results   Photos on Light-Reflections.com   
  
• Huntsman World Senior Pickleball Games St. George, UT, Oct 12-Oct 16
  
• Louisiana State Senior Games Baton Rouge, LA, Oct 10-Oct 11
  
• Kalamazoo Round Robin Doubles Tournament, Portage, MI, Oct 2-Oct 3
  Round-robin results for all players.   Results for USAPA members.   
  

Pickleball on Good Morning America

Good Morning America aired a story about pickleball on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Click here for the video.

2009 Rulebooks

The April 1, 2009 edition of the rulebook is available.
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List of revisions (2009 edition vs 2008 edition)

USAPA Training Fund

The USAPA has established 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. Funds for the year 2009 will be $6,000 and are available now. More Information...

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, click here to verify your email address.

The Training Room

The Training Room is 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.   Play the video here.

Tournament and Doubles Ladder-League Software

Display and manage your tournament or league on the USAPA web site.
Tournament information...   League information...

Partner Search

Need a partner for an upcoming tournament? List your name here.

Information on the USAPA Ambassador Program

Find the Ambassador for your region or consider becoming an Ambassador for the sport you love.

Places to Play

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