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MEMBERSHIP
2021 USA PICKLEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SERIES :
USA PICKLEBALL NEWPORT
BEACH CHAMPIONSHIPS June 28 – July 3
TOURNAMENT U
CHAMPIONSS
OF
Brigham City , Utah
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS August 16 – 22
APP ATLANTA METRO OPEN September 15 – 19
APP HILTON HEAD OPEN October 13 – 17
As part of USA Pickleball ’ s mission to promote and develop pickleball , the National Championships Series will extend the reach and exposure for the sport through media and series sponsorship packages , expected to include broadcast and streaming to watch the pros and amateurs alike . This will complement the media for the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships .
For additional details and information on qualifying for the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships through the USA Pickleball National Championships Series and the USA Pickleball Regional Championships , please visit USAPickleball . org . •
Because of your enthusiasm for pickleball and your membership in USAPickleball . org , the sport is exploding with new players joining in the fun every day ! In the face of a pandemic Pickleball grew 21.3 % in 2020 and membership in USA Pickleball grew to 42,000 . Together we are making this happen ! With your support , USA Pickleball expanded new youth and adult programs for recreational play , created a new competition structure including the National Championships Series , and most importantly , identified the pickleball benefits you and other members value most .
Your membership in USAPickleball . org is essential to the growth of the sport and the expansion of fun opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels . When you join or renew your membership you are supporting activities such as :
• USA Pickleball Ambassador initiatives that introduce new players to the sport
• Youth programs , clubs and leagues for recreational players
• The USA Pickleball National Championship Series
• Community grants that provide pickleball equipment to start-ups
Beginning in June , new or renewing members like you will receive a welcome kit complete with a USA Pickleball bag tag , decals , and exclusive member-only offers from our top partners . This includes a travel voucher good for $ 25 off each room night of your next stay booked through our partner HotelPlanner . com . In addition , the all-new online shopusapickleball . com launched recently with new Member apparel , a wider apparel selection and branded accessories .
To continue building and providing programs and services to this fast growing pickleball community , the USA Pickleball membership fee will be $ 35 for one year , $ 95 for three years and $ 150 for five years , effective June 1 , 2021 . This is the first regular individual membership fee increase by USA Pickleball since its inception in 2005 and will help fund important initiatives that support the mission to promote the development and growth of pickleball . In addition , a portion of the membership fee will be allocated to the member ’ s USA Pickleball region to further support and grow pickleball programs in your area .
With your support , and thousands of USA Pickleball members like you , we can continue in our mission to develop and grow this great sport in the U . S . Pickleball is fun , inclusive and making a positive impact on society by promoting a social and active lifestyle . A big thank you to our current members and look forward to welcoming new members into the USA Pickleball family .
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