USA Pickleball News & Notes
The Scoop
Check Out Our Refresh !
Welcome to the new USA Pickleball section of Pickleball Magazine . We ’ re pleased to continue our partnership with the official magazine of pickleball and work with the team to bring you key news and updates from the sport ’ s National Governing Body .
You ’ ll notice that USA Pickleball ’ s pages are now presented consecutively in a branded , mini-magazine fashion . In addition , we ’ ve refreshed our content to showcase some of the amazing images from our events ( see Drop Shots ), snapshots of what you ’ ll find online ( Chatter ) and more features and content than ever — Where to Pickle and Referee Corner to name a couple of additions .
We ’ ll continue to bring you the approved equipment listing , junior updates ( Junior Spotlight ) and our upcoming events ( Mark the Calendar ).
We also invite you to submit story ideas via our new submission form at
usapickleball . org / contentform and perhaps you ’ ll see your submission in a future issue of this magazine or the USA Pickleball member e-newsletter !
USA Pickleball ’ s Youth Program Providers are eligible to apply for a grant to bolster youth resources . PHOTO BY BRUCE YEUNG
Grants to Support Youth Pickleball
Youth Program Provider ( YPP ) members are eligible to apply for a USA Pickleball Youth & Collegiate Grant in the amount of $ 350 . YPP membership is geared toward USA Pickleball Ambassadors , physical education teachers , youth program leaders , coaches and recreation professionals . USA Pickleball ’ s youth resources are designed to implement recreational pickleball for kids of all ages in both small- and largegroup settings — including schools , youth centers and pickleball facilities .
YPP Benefits Include :
• Youth Pickleball Playbook & Activity Cards
• 20 Activity Plans for Ages 8 to 18
• Access to Discounted , Multi-Player Equipment Packs
• Free Access to Youth Pickleball Video Series
Visit
usapickleball . org to learn more about becoming a YPP and how to apply for a $ 350 grant !
Ticket Sales Open for Nationals
Tickets are now available for the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships , scheduled for Nov . 5-13 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden . Select from several options , including a reserved or premium reserved seat on Championship Court and general admission .
In addition , the 2022 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships pre-registration opened Aug . 15 . Players who have already earned a Golden Ticket can secure a spot in the pickleball event of the year .
Partnership Update
USA Pickleball and SHEFIT recently announced a multi-year agreement making SHEFIT the Official Sports Bra Partner of USA Pickleball . The partnership will include event activations and the establishment of the SHEFIT Rising Star Award , which will be awarded to standout female athletes at select USA Pickleball tournaments .
“ The growth that pickleball is experiencing has been nothing short of phenomenal ,” SHEFIT Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Zeller said . “ SHEFIT is committed to supporting women , so they feel confident in every aspect of their active lives . Pickleball truly is a sport for all age groups and skill levels , and partnering with USA Pickleball gives us a terrific platform to reach millions of women who enjoy the sport .”
SHEFIT is an innovative performance apparel brand delivering the highest level of comfort , support and style for active women . The Patented Zip . Cinch . Lift . adjustability in SHEFIT ’ s signature sports bras are specifically designed to enhance performance for athletes of any level .