Three National Governing Bodies Announce Formation of the Pickleball Federation of the Americas ( PFA )
USA Pickleball Wraps Up # PickleballMonth
Pickleball Hall of Fame Announces Formal Unification with USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball Introduces New Age Brackets
USA Pickleball Supports Initiative to Introduce Sport to Children
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Three National Governing Bodies Announce Formation of the Pickleball Federation of the Americas ( PFA )
The National Governing Bodies for the sport of pickleball in the United States , Canada and Mexico recently announced the creation and launch of the Pickleball Federation of the Americas ( PFA ).
The PFA is established to serve as the first continental pickleball federation in the Americas for the purpose of promoting the development and growth of pickleball throughout North America , Central America , the Caribbean and South America .
Other recognized National Federations for pickleball in the Americas are encouraged to join the PFA as members of an organization and network that focuses on assistance and support for the international development of pickleball .
USA Pickleball Wraps Up # PickleballMonth
USA Pickleball concluded the celebrations and activations for National Pickleball Month , which ran throughout April . Established in 2018 , National Pickleball Month is designed to connect everyone within the sport while at the same time introducing pickleball to new audiences by highlighting its inclusive , fun and healthy qualities .
USA Pickleball showcased people , places and events across the sport using weekly themes during the month of April that focused on different topics .
Visit usapickleball . org / national-pickleball-month to learn more .
Pickleball Hall of Fame Announces Formal Unification with USA Pickleball
The Pickleball Hall of Fame recently announced a formal unification with USA Pickleball .
The organization welcomes new board members , officers , and bylaws as it continues to recognize individuals who have achieved exceptional results in pickleball play over the course of their careers , as well as those who have made exceptional contributions to the growth , development and leadership of the game .
Nominations for the Class of 2023 are now open . Individuals can submit nominations on the Pickleball Hall of Fame website through July 8 at pickleballhalloffame . com . Nominees will be announced at the 2023 Tournament of Champions in late August .
USA Pickleball Introduces New Age Brackets
In mid-March , USA Pickleball introduced new age brackets of 30 + and 40 + divisions for all sanctioned pickleball tournaments .
Previous age brackets consisted of 19 +, 35 +, 50 + and above . In order to further promote fair competition and encourage as much tournament play as possible , USA Pickleball has approved the change to 19 +, 30 +, 40 + and 50 + and above . These brackets can be implemented immediately .
Note : Any brackets that are 50 + and above can increase by 5 , 10 , or 15 years . The 19 +, 30 + and 40 + brackets are 10-year age divisions only .
USA Pickleball Supports Initiative to Introduce Sport to Children
National charity PHIT America is introducing a new physical activity and sports program , PLAY PICKLEBALL , to elementary schools in the spring of 2023 . PLAY PICKLEBALL will be added to PHIT ’ s current physical activity offerings including AMPED Running / Walking , PLAY TENNIS and PLAY GOLF programs .
The new pickleball equipment kit and program will be a complete offering for elementary schools with the curriculum provided by USA Pickleball . •
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