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By JAVIER REGALADO
PRESIDENT , GLOBAL PICKLEBALL FEDERATION
Tournaments are a great way to promote the growth of pickleball . Although 80 percent of pickleball players don ’ t participate in tournaments , these events are a great way to get resources together and introduce new potential players to the sport .
Organizing tournaments is not easy . It takes a lot of preparation , putting together a team of experts , and finding the resources for the tournament ’ s success . And just like any endeavor , there are risks involved . There are variables that can have a great effect on its success or “ failure .”
So , hats off to all entrepreneurs who have the courage to organize a tournament . Very seldom will a tournament end up with profits . Breaking even for the organizers is a major accomplishment . And the incredible effort has a tremendous impact on the growth of pickleball .
The Mexican Pickleball Federation is preparing for its 2024 National Tour , which is sponsored by Mazda and promoted by Grupo Imagen , a major communications company in Mexico . The tour begins in August and will travel to Mexico ’ s major cities . Want to participate ? Here ’ s the poster with dates and information . We are looking forward to seeing you south of the border . •
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