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What’s News in Pickleball
NEW YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDER
MEMBERSHIP COMING SOON!
T
he USAPA Recreational
Programs and Services
Department is in full
swing to establish a base
and structure that will assist in
accelerating the growth of junior
participation within schools and
after-school entities nationwide.
As the national governing body of
the sport, the USAPA is committed
to provide the tools necessary
to promote pickleball and its
benefits. We are working hard
to communicate that pickleball
is a lifetime sport that fosters
health, wellness and emotional
development. We want people to
experience the fun and welcoming
social culture that gives it a unique
and broad appeal.
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!
One benefit of the Youth
Program Provider Membership is
a printed copy of the “Let’s Play”
Youth Pickleball Playbook and
eight laminated activity cards.
The playbook is designed to help
teachers, recreation leaders, after-
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school staff, and racquet /paddle
facilities. It provides teachers and
pickleball leaders with fun games,
skill activities, play rotations and
play manager tips for offering
a dynamic program. The eight
laminated activity cards can be
utilized for station teaching to
accommodate large numbers of
students in limited space.
Youth Program Provider
Members will have access to
online instructional videos that
explain how to work with kids of
all abilities and grade levels. The
videos will also address how to work
with large numbers of students in
limited spaces and how to get kids
playing quickly with important
fundamentals.
Additionally, deeply discounted
equipment will be available
including paddles, balls, nets,
teaching aids and more.
Last, but not least, Youth
Program Provider Members will
receive a digital copy of Pickleball
Magazine and will also be eligible
for community grants to help
further the sport through USAPA.
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!
TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 888.308.3720 OR GO TO THEPICKLEBALLMAG.COM
Youth Program Provider
Membership for $40!
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. Visit
usapa.org for more
information! •