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USA Pickleball News & Notes

The Scoop

USA Pickleball Launches Official Charitable Arm

USA Pickleball in March announced the launch of the organization ’ s official charitable arm , USA Pickleball Serves . The mission of USA Pickleball Serves is to make a positive national impact through the sport of pickleball by supporting community initiatives like court enhancements , educational youth programming and inclusive play .

“ It is our pleasure to launch the charitable branch of USA Pickleball — USA Pickleball Serves . This is an opportunity to serve communities around the country on and off the court ,” said Mike Nealy , USA Pickleball chief executive officer .

Pickleheads Named Official Court and Game Finder

USA Pickleball announced an exciting new partnership with Pickleheads , the industry ’ s leading platform for pickleball court and schedule information . The collaboration will enhance player access to comprehensive and up-to-date data on pickleball courts nationwide .

Through this partnership , USA Pickleball ’ s trusted network of 2,200 ambassadors will join forces with Pickleheads ’ extensive platform , which includes nearly 14,000 U . S . facilities .

USA Pickleball Names Sport : 80 as Technology Partner

USA Pickleball recently announced a partnership with U . K . -based technology platform Sport : 80 . The partnership will support USA Pickleball ’ s explosion in popularity and subsequent surge in demand for membership . Trusted by more than 70 NGBs and sports organizations , Sport : 80 ’ s platform will help provide a first-rate membership and user experience .

Team IP to Serve as Exclusive Merchandiser

USA Pickleball has announced its partnership with Team IP , the No . 1 souvenir merchandiser for amateur sports in the U . S . This collaboration marks a significant milestone in providing exceptional event souvenir merchandise for USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournaments as well as the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships .

USA Pickleball Announces Several New Partnerships

HearingLife

USA Pickleball has partnered with HearingLife , a leader in delivering life-changing , personalized hearing care across 42 states . HearingLife understands the importance of keeping an active lifestyle as you age . Transworld USA Pickleball announced a multi-year partnership with Transworld Business Advisors . With over 40 years of business brokerage experience , Transworld Business Advisors is in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect , conducting franchise consultations , and supporting franchise development . Nature Made Nature Made , the leading national vitamin and supplement broadline brand with over 50 years of delivering high-quality products backed by science , recently announced its partnership with USA Pickleball . Committed to meeting consumers ’ lifestyle needs at every stage , Nature Made is eager to encourage activities that bring joy and help people feel good about taking care of themselves as the “ Official Vitamin of USA Pickleball .” Lerner & Rowe USA Pickleball announced personal injury law firm Lerner & Rowe as its “ Official Injury Attorney ” in a year-round partnership that welcomes the firm into America ’ s fastest-growing sport .

Feffer , Stevens Join Board of Directors

USA Pickleball announced the addition of Andrew Feffer and Tori Stevens to its board of directors . Stevens and Feffer will both serve as At-Large members , as the USA Pickleball Board of Directors continues its mission to further the growth of pickleball among players of all ages and characteristics . •

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