2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships
2024 BIOFREEZE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO MESA, ARIZONA Nationals Announcement How to Qualify Golden Ticket Events Pickleball’s premier event will take place at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona from November 10 – 17, 2024. The 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships will welcome players to the Valley of the Sun for a week of…
Memberships
STAY informed. STAY connected. Be a part of the exciting future of pickleball! USA Pickleball’s membership is comprised of people who, just like you, share a passion for our great game! New Membership Renew Membership Gift A Membership Why Become A Member JOIN A COMMUNITY: Join our fun, social, and friendly community Get exclusive member…
Tournament Sanctioning
Embrace the Competition. We’ve Got You Covered. Take your pickleball tournament to the next level by sanctioning with USA Pickleball! Sanctioning your tournament with USA Pickleball comes with numerous benefits for tournament directors and players, including exposure on the USA Pickleball event calendar, extensive insurance coverage for your players, staff, volunteers, and referees, access to…
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is fun, social and friendly! The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game. Learn How to Play Learn More There’s a reason so many players get hooked on this sport – it’s easy to start, but hard to stop. Get the…
Tournament Player Ratings (UTPR)
USA Pickleball, the Official Governing Body of Pickleball in the U.S. and the Leading Pickleball Tournament Software Company (PickleballTournaments.com) have created a Player Rating System to Help Tournament Directors & Players Improve Their Tournament Experience. UTPR Details Get Details Definitions of Player Skill Ratings Get Details Frequently Asked Questions Get Details Watch UTPR Video Series…
How does the ELO system work?
B How does the ELO system work? A player’s ELO rating is represented by a number which increases or decreases depending on the outcome of games between rated players. After every game, the winning player takes points from the losing player. The difference between the ratings of the winner and loser determines the total number…
Pickleball Courts
Court Construction & Surfacing Guide Do It Yourself Guidelines Court Construction Manual Court Lighting Guidlines One of the keys to taking your pickleball game to the next level is having a convenient place to play. Whether you’re setting up for serious competition, casual games with friends, or a temporary surface for an event, knowing the…
How can player X be rated higher than player Y? I have seen them play and player Y is clearly the better player.
B How can player X be rated higher than player Y? I have seen them play and player Y is clearly the better player. The initial USAPA Pickleball Tournament Ratings are calculated based on tournament results data over the past 36 months. It is possible that a player has seen a dramatic improvement in their…