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.
In The News
Tentative Timeline For New Pickleball Courts Announced (May 9, 2008 Sun City West, AZ, www.yourwestvalley.com) The governing board of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West released a tentative project timeline for new pickleball courts at its workshop meeting Friday.
Pickleball Sport Grows In Popularity (May 8, 2008 Summerland, BC, www.bclocalnews.com/) Racquet players are enjoying a dilly of a game as Pickleball has bounced onto the scene. This sport, which combines elements of tennis, squash and ping pong, is gaining a following in Summerland and the rest of the South Okanagan.
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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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Tournament Results
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.
Teaching Pickleball to High School Students (Video)
Wednesday, April 17, 2007 was a fun day at Valley Vista high school in Surprise Arizona. Ten seniors from nearby Arizona Traditions and Sun City Grand spent the entire school day teaching over 100 Freshman students the basics of the game of Pickleball.
More including video...
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 mangage 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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Places to Play
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