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# USA Pickleball

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- [USA Pickleball Names DePuy Synthes as Official Orthopaedics Sponsor](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-names-depuy-synthes-as-official-orthopaedics-sponsor/) - Sponsorship Will Bring Resources Around Early Intervention Orthopaedic Treatment to the Pickleball Community
- [Sanofi partners with USA Pickleball to launch “Serve Up Protection” campaign to help protect older adults from COVID-19 with NUVAXOVID™](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/sanofi-partners-with-usa-pickleball-to-launch-serve-up-protection-campaign-to-help-protect-older-adults-from-covid-19-with-nuvaxovid/) - Despite their risk of serious illness from COVID-19, nearly 70% of adults 65 and older remain unvaccinated, in part due to concerns about potential side effects. The campaign serves up COVID-19 prevention education, including details about NUVAXOVID™ and its established tolerability
- [USA Pickleball Expands The Path to Nationals with Nine Additional  2027 Golden Ticket National Qualifiers](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/golden-ticket-info/usa-pickleball-expands-the-path-to-nationals-with-nine-additional-2027-golden-ticket-national-qualifiers/) - Golden Tickets across the country provide athletes with more opportunities to earn priority access and TPS points on The Path to Nationals
- [Behind the Spin Test: The Innovation Behind the Ball That Makes RPM Testing Possible](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/behind-the-spin-test-the-innovation-behind-the-ball-that-makes-rpm-testing-possible/) - When USA Pickleball set out to develop a new approach to measuring paddle spin, creating the test itself was only part of the challenge. The organization also needed the technology and equipment to make that test accurate, reproducible, and repeatable.
- [Pickleball For Incarcerated Communities League Helps Inmates Feel A Sense Of Comradery](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/pickleball-for-incarcerated-communities-league-helps-inmates-feel-a-sense-of-comradery/) - Since its founding, PICL has introduced pickleball into 80 facilities across 18 states.
- [USA Pickleball Announces Five Owned and Operated  Golden Ticket Tournaments for 2027](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-announces-five-owned-and-operated-golden-ticket-tournaments-for-2027/) - Golden Ticket returns to five host markets as athletes begin their Path to the 2027 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships
- [Making History: Pickleball Makes Its Historic Debut at the Special Olympics USA Games](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/making-history-pickleball-makes-its-historic-debut-at-the-special-olympics-usa-games/) - Pickleball officially made history at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, bringing together athletes and Unified partners to showcase the power of inclusion. From thrilling comeback victories by Team Virginia to crowning the first-ever USA Games pickleball champions, discover how America’s fastest-growing sport is opening new doors on and off the court.
- [Stewardship Beyond the Court: What It Means to Serve an Entire Sport](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/stewardship-beyond-the-court-what-it-means-to-serve-an-entire-sport/) - Pickleball's trusted authority. The responsibility to serve the whole game.
- [How to Retrieve Lobs in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/blog-category/how-to-retrieve-lobs-in-pickleball/)
- [How to Pick a New Pickleball Paddle](https://usapickleball.org/blog-category/how-to-pick-a-new-pickleball-paddle/)
- [USA Pickleball and The Pickleball Universe Expand Partnership Through New League Integration](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-and-the-pickleball-universe-expand-partnership-through-new-league-integration/) - USA Pickleball and The Pickleball Universe have expanded their partnership by integrating The Universe League with the MatchTime platform, streamlining player registration and membership verification just in time for the Summer 2026 season.
- [Pickleball – Medford Summer Classic](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/pickleball-medford-summer-classic/) - New 19-Court Facility Opened In Medford With The Town’s Annual Summer Classic. The sixth annual tournament, ran June 5-7, kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new facility.
- [Pickleball Helped Jackie Garcia Embrace Life After Cancer](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/pickleball-helped-jackie-garcia-embrace-life-after-cancer/) - Receiving a cancer diagnosis in 2023 helped Garcia begin recovering from years of physical and emotional pain.
- [Update Regarding the USA Pickleball Spin Rate Test and Implementation Timeline](https://usapickleball.org/blog-category/update-regarding-the-usa-pickleball-spin-rate-test-and-implementation-timeline/) - After careful consideration of stakeholder feedback received during the comment period, along with additional internal validation testing, USA Pickleball has finalized the following updates regarding the implementation of the Spin Rate Test.
- [Vizual Edge Named Official Vision Training Partner of USA Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/vizual-edge-named-official-vision-training-partner-of-usa-pickleball/) - USA Pickleball members now receive exclusive access to Vizual Edge's visual performance training platform, designed to improve reaction time, ball tracking, focus, and decision-making on and off the court.
- [Pickleball Is One Of Many Activities Helping LauraLee Denler With early-stage Alzheimer’s](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/pickleball-is-one-of-many-activities-helping-lauralee-denler-with-early-stage-alzheimers/) - Denler shared her story with the help of This is ALZ, a campaign showing that the disease is just one part of a person’s life.
- [From Wood to Foam: The Evolution of Pickleball Paddle Technology](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/from-wood-to-foam-the-evolution-of-pickleball-paddle-technology/) - What started as a backyard game played with handmade wooden paddles has evolved into a sport featuring sophisticated equipment, advanced manufacturing techniques, and cutting-edge materials. As the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, USA Pickleball has helped guide that evolution by establishing equipment standards and testing protocols that support fair competition while allowing innovation to thrive.
- [Daily Competition Schedule for the 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/nationals/daily-competition-schedule-for-the-2026-oceanview-usa-pickleball-national-championships/) - USA Pickleball has unveiled the daily competition schedule for the 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships, offering players and fans an early look at nine days of elite competition.
- [What is the Kitchen in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/what_is_the_kitchen_in_pickleball/)
- [USA Pickleball Serves Awards 2026 Play It Forward Grants to Support New Community Court Projects in Iowa and Kansas](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-awards-2026-play-it-forward-grants-to-support-new-community-court-projects-in-iowa-and-kansas/) - Two communities will receive funding to expand access to pickleball through new dedicated court facilities
- [Statement from USA Pickleball Regarding the Facolos Pro Series Elite X Paddle](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/statement-from-usa-pickleball-regarding-the-facolos-pro-series-elite-x-paddle/) - USA Pickleball is committed to upholding the integrity of paddle certification through rigorous, standardized testing procedures to ensure fair play and compliance with established performance thresholds.
- [The Power of Pickleball Documentary](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/the-power-of-pickleball-documentary/) - The Power of Pickleball Explores the Sport’s Rise Over the Past 60 Years. Alexander Jeffery spent two years filming the documentary before its release last summer.
- [USA Pickleball and Pickleheads Expand Partnership to Power the Future of Recreational Play](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-and-pickleheads-expand-partnership-to-power-the-future-of-recreational-play/) - USA Pickleball is expanding its partnership with Pickleheads, naming the platform an Official Technology Partner for Recreational Play in addition to being the Official Court and Game Finder of USA Pickleball, as both organizations work to grow and modernize organized pickleball play across the country
- [USA Pickleball and Numotion Partner to Advance Wheelchair Pickleball Nationwide](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-and-numotion-partner-to-advance-wheelchair-pickleball-nationwide/) - New partnership expands support for wheelchair athletes through premier national championship events and adaptive competition initiatives
- [Oceanview Named Title Sponsor of the 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/nationals/oceanview-named-title-sponsor-of-the-2026-oceanview-usa-pickleball-national-championships/) - Premier partnership elevates the sport’s most prestigious event as pickleball continues its rapid growth nationwide
- [USA Pickleball Named Special Event of the Year by Sports San Diego](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-named-special-event-of-the-year-by-sports-san-diego/) - USA Pickleball has been honored with the Special Event of the Year award by Sports San Diego as part of its prestigious Rising Tide Awards, recognizing the organization’s impact and excellence in hosting the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships.
- [National Pickleball Month Showcases the Power of Community Through More Than 250 Events Nationwide](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/2026-national-pickleball-month-recap/) - April marked National Pickleball Month, during which USA Pickleball proudly sanctioned more than 250 events across 40 states and Washington, D.C. Proving that Pickleball is for All!
- [USA Pickleball Opens Annual Rule Proposal Process for 2027 Rulebook](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-opens-annual-rule-proposal-process-for-2027-rulebook/) - As the National Governing Body for the sport, USA Pickleball has long been the authoritative voice in shaping, maintaining, and evolving the rules of pickleball in the United States. For decades, USA Pickleball has written and governed the official rulebook, ensuring consistency, fairness, and integrity across all levels of play.
- [What is Pickleball?](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/what-is-pickleball/)
- [Pickleball Fundamentals for Beginners](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/pickleball-fundamentals-for-beginners/)
- [Volley Fundamentals in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/volley-fundamentals-in-pickleball/)
- [Most Important Rules to Start Playing Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/most-important-rules-to-start-playing-pickleball/)
- [USA Pickleball Announces Firefly As Expert Contributor to Certification Program](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-announces-firefly-as-expert-contributor-to-certification-program/) - USA Pickleball (USAP), the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., has launched a new Certification Program in partnership with Firefly Sports Testing, marking a significant step forward in standardizing quality across pickleball surfaces, products, and playing environments.
- [USA Pickleball and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce National Partnership to Grow Youth Access to Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-and-boys-girls-clubs-of-america-announce-national-partnership-to-grow-youth-access-to-pickleball/) - Partnership positions USA Pickleball as the official provider of pickleball programming for Clubs nationwide, expanding access to millions of youth
- [Forehand vs. Backhand in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/forehand-vs-backhand-in-pickleball/) - Forehand vs. Backhand in Pickleball: What’s the Difference? Understanding forehand vs. backhand in pickleball is one of the most important fundamentals for players at any level. Every shot in pickleball, whether it’s a dink, drop, drive, volley, or overhead, is either a forehand or a backhand. Learning the difference between these two shots will
- [National Pickleball Month: From Local Courts to the Sport’s Biggest Stages](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/national-pickleball-month-from-local-courts-to-the-sports-biggest-stages/) - April is National Pickleball Month, a celebration of the sport’s continued rise.
- [USA Pickleball and the Ultimate Pickleball League Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate the Future of the Sport](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-and-the-ultimate-pickleball-league-announce-strategic-partnership-to-elevate-the-future-of-the-sport/) - This collaboration marks a significant step forward in aligning professional competition with national standards, grassroots development, and the long-term growth of pickleball across all levels.
- [Elevating the Golden Ticket Experience with Badges and Medals, the New Exclusive Medals Partner of USA Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/golden-ticket-info/elevating-the-golden-ticket-experience-with-badges-and-medals-the-new-exclusive-medals-partner-of-usa-pickleball/) - USA Pickleball is raising the bar for the athlete experience, right down to the moment players step onto the medal stand.
- [How to Hit a Third Shot Drop in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/how-to-hit-a-third-shot-drop-in-pickleball/)
- [Pickleball is For All: National Pickleball Month Showcases Continued Growth and Inclusivity of Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/pickleball-is-for-all-national-pickleball-month-showcases-continued-growth-and-inclusivity-of-pickleball/) - More than 230 events coast to coast invite players of all levels to experience the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.
- [USA Pickleball Renews Partnership with USA SHADE as Preferred Shade Partner Through 2026](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-renews-partnership-with-usa-shade-as-preferred-shade-partner-through-2026/) - USA Pickleball announced the renewal of its partnership with USA SHADE, extending the relationship through the end of 2026. Now entering its second year, USA SHADE will continue to serve as a Preferred Shade Partner of USA Pickleball, supporting the development of high-quality, player-focused pickleball facilities nationwide.
- [USA Pickleball Announces Inaugural Wheelchair National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/adaptive/usa-pickleball-announces-inaugural-wheelchair-national-championships/) - Historic 2026 event establishes a dedicated national stage for wheelchair athletes and advances the future of adaptive pickleball
- [Improved Paddle Testing at Golden Ticket Events Levels The Competition And Emphasizes Skill Over Equipment](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/improved-paddle-testing-at-golden-ticket-events-levels-the-competition-and-emphasizes-skill-over-equipment/) - USA Pickleball rolled out a new paddle-testing program at Golden Ticket tournaments earlier this year.
- [USA Pickleball Renews Partnership with SportMaster Sports Surfaces](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-renews-partnership-with-sportmaster-sports-surfaces/) - USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, announced the renewal of its partnership with SportMaster Sports Surfaces for an additional three years.
- [Most Important Rules in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/most-important-rules-in-pickleball/)
- [How to Add Spin to Your Pickleball Shots](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/how-to-add-spin-to-your-pickleball-shots/)
- [How to Sustain a Dink Rally in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/sustain-a-dink-rally-in-pickleball/)
- [Pickleball Footwork Drill to Improve Kitchen Line Movement](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/pickleball-footwork-drill/)
- [Top Four Pickleball Drills Anyone Can Do](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/top-four-pickleball-drills/)
- [The Basics of Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/the-basics-of-pickleball/)
- [Lacking Wheelchair Opportunities in South Korea, Pair Travels to U.S. to Play at Nationals](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/lacking-wheelchair-opportunities-in-south-korea-pair-travels-to-u-s-to-play-at-nationals/) - Jongo and Sangmok each played singles, mixed doubles and hybrid doubles.
- [Arizona Building a Blueprint for High School Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/arizona-building-a-blueprint-for-high-school-pickleball/) - The state held its inaugural high school championships on Dec. 6-7 in Mesa
- [USA Pickleball Announces Expanded Path to Nationals for 2026](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/golden-ticket-info/usa-pickleball-announces-expanded-path-to-nationals-for-2026/) - Expanded Golden Ticket opportunities, Tiered Point System eligibility, and priority registration pathways create a clearer, more inclusive road to USA Pickleball Nationals
- [USA Pickleball Announces Latest Round of Grow the Game Grant Awardees](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-announces-latest-round-of-grow-the-game-grant-awardees/) - Program expands access to pickleball for youth, schools, and communities nationwide
- [USA Pickleball and Pickleball Instruments to Launch Paddle Field-Testing Program at Golden Ticket Events](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-and-pickleball-instruments-to-launch-paddle-field-testing-program-at-golden-ticket-events/) - USA Pickleball and Pickleball Instruments are set to launch a groundbreaking paddle field-testing program designed to bring professional-level equipment verification to amateur competition, beginning with the 2026 Golden Ticket Tournament in Glendale, Arizona.
- [USA Pickleball Announces Partnership with Ground Rule as Facility Development Partner](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-announces-partnership-with-ground-rule-as-facility-development-partner/) - USA Pickleball and Ground Rule are pleased to announce that Ground Rule will be recognized as USA Pickleball’s Official Facility Development Partner.
- [PICKLETILE™ Earns 2025 ASBA Game Changer Award](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/pickletile-earns-2025-asba-game-changer-award/) - Powering Innovation at USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego
- [USA Pickleball Partners with Pickleball Management Group as Official Rollout Court Partner](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-partners-with-pickleball-management-group-as-official-rollout-court-partner/) - USA Pickleball is proud to welcome Pickleball Management Group (PMG) as the organization’s Official Rollout Court Partner through a new three-year agreement.
- [USA Pickleball Elects Stephanie Russell as Board Chair, Effective January 1, 2026](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-elects-stephanie-russell-as-board-chair-effective-january-1-2026/) - Current Board Chair Robert Quicksilver and Board Member Philip Bullen conclude their terms
- [Through Positivity and Flamboyant Suits, Johnny Pickles Spread Happiness at Nationals](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/through-positivity-and-flamboyant-suits-johnny-pickles-spread-happiness-at-nationals/) - Johnny Collins earned the nickname Johnny Pickles form his friends when he started playing pickleball less than two years ago.
- [With Two National Titles, Rachel Campagnolo is Becoming a Household Name in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/with-two-national-titles-rachel-campagnolo-is-becoming-a-household-name-in-pickleball/) - Campagnolo won titles in singles and doubles, while earning a bronze in mixed doubles.
- [Leaders in Pickleball Community Unify Against Counterfeit Paddles](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/leaders-in-pickleball-community-unify-against-counterfeit-paddles/) - Leading organizations join together in Anti-Counterfeit Initiative
- [USA Pickleball National Championships Return to Barnes Tennis Center in 2026](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/nationals/usa-pickleball-national-championships-return-to-barnes-tennis-center-in-2026/) - Premier championship event set for October 31–November 8 in San Diego
- [Katerina Stewart Falls Just Short Of National Title Just Three Years After Pursuing A Pickleball Career](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/katerina-stewart-falls-just-short-of-national-title-just-three-years-after-pursuing-a-pickleball-career/) - Katerina Stewart lost to No. 1 seed Sofia Sewing, her childhood friend from Florida.
- [USA Pickleball Announces Long-Term Partnership with Pickleball Instruments to Strengthen Equipment Compliance and Player Safety](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-announces-long-term-partnership-with-pickleball-instruments-to-strengthen-equipment-compliance-and-player-safety/) - USA Pickleball will implement Pickleball Instruments’ testing technology at USA Pickleball amateur tournaments to verify that paddles and other equipment meet approved performance and safety standards.
- [DUPR and USA Pickleball Announce Landmark Agreement to Adopt DUPR as Official Exclusive Rating System](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/dupr-and-usa-pickleball-announce-landmark-agreement-to-adopt-dupr-as-official-exclusive-rating-system/) - With this agreement, USAP aligns with thousands of leagues, tours, federations, clubs and organizers worldwide that already rely on DUPR as their trusted standard.
- [USA Pickleball Announces New Members to the Board of Directors](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-announces-new-members-to-the-board-of-directors/) - USA Pickleball is excited to announce the election of Dave Styler, Erika Von Heiland Strader, and Jack Feinberg to its Board of Directors.
- [USA Pickleball Names Kitchen Blockers as Official Lensless Eyewear Partner](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-names-kitchen-blockers-as-official-lensless-eyewear-partner/) - Three-Year Partnership Focuses on Player Safety, Awareness, and Gold Medal Recognition.
- [USA Pickleball Announces Official Partnership with Court Kings as a Preferred Court Builder](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-announces-official-partnership-with-court-kings-as-a-preferred-court-builder/) - New collaboration to expand access to high-quality pickleball courts nationwide
- [USA Pickleball Announces Kitch Pickleball as Merchandise Partner](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-announces-kitch-pickleball-as-merchandise-partner/) - New partnership brings fresh, high-quality gear to fans at Nationals and online year-round
- [Unlikely Pair Knocks it out of the Park at Golden Ticket Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/unlikely-pair-knocks-it-out-of-the-park-at-golden-ticket-tournament/) - The former softball players punched their ticket to November’s USA Pickleball National Championships.
- [Pickleball Packs the Courts at National Senior Games](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/pickleball-packs-the-courts-at-national-senior-games/) - More than 2,000 players competed in the 2025 tournament
- [National Pickleball Month Recap for 2025](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/national-pickleball-month-recap-for-2025/) - This month-long initiative highlighted the best of pickleball, its inclusive spirit, and encouraged players of all ages and skill levels to join in the fun, proving that Pickleball is For All!
- [Tips for New Pickleball Players](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/tips-for-new-pickleball-players/) - Tips for New Pickleball Players: A Beginner Guide to Improving Your Game If you’re new to the sport, these pickleball tips for beginners will help you build confidence, understand pickleball basics, and develop strong habits from the start. Whether you’re learning how to play, working on your pickleball fundamentals, or simply looking to improve, these
- [Pickleball Basic Terms](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/pickleball-basic-terms/) - Dinks A soft shot hit on a bounce from the NVZ intended to arc over the net and land within the opposing NVZ either straight across or diagonally crosscourt. An effective dink arcs downward as it crosses the net, creating a more difficult shot to return than a power shot. Dinks that land close to
- [Pickleball Scoring & Positioning - Rally Scoring](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-scoring-positioning-rally-scoring/) - Pickleball Rally Scoring Explained
- [Pickleball Scoring & Positioning - Side Out Scoring](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/pickleball-scoring-positioning-side-out-scoring/) - There are two ways to score pickleball games. Traditional/Side-Out scoring is still the official method of scoring pickleball games. However, in 2025, USAP provisionally recognized the introduction of rally scoring for both singles and certain doubles formats, marking a significant evolution in the game’s scoring options. For USAP-sanctioned tournaments, tournament directors now have the option to use Doubles
- [Mastering the Pickleball Dink: Strategy at the Kitchen Line](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-dink-shots/) - Your chances of winning on the pickleball court go up dramatically when you can get to the Non-Volley Zone line (the Kitchen line) and utilize a dink shot. But once you’re there, the real question is: what do you do next? That’s where strategy comes into play. Generally, your goal at the Kitchen is to
- [Pickleball Poaching: Planned vs. Opportunistic Strategy](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/pickleball-poaching-planned-vs-opportunistic-strategy/) - In doubles, pickleball poaching (moving onto your partner’s side of the court to intercept a shot) can be a game-changing strategy. When used correctly, it creates pressure, keeps your opponents guessing, and often results in quick winners. But not all poaches are the same. Players generally use two types: pre-planned poaching and opportunistic poaching. Understanding
- [How To Keep Score in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/how-to-keep-score-in-pickleball/) - One of the most common challenges for new (and even experienced) players is keeping track of the score in pickleball. In this guide, we’ll break down how to keep track of your pickleball score, including tips on odd vs. even positioning, server numbers, and best practices to avoid disputes on the court. Why Pickleball Scorekeeping
- [Pickleball Transition Area and Reset Tips](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/pickleball-transition-area-and-reset-tips/) - In pickleball, “No Man’s Land”, also known as the transition area, is the part of the court between the Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen) and the baseline. More specifically, it’s the space about a foot or two behind the Kitchen to a foot or two in front of the baseline. Learning effective pickleball transition area and reset
- [Pickleball Overhead Shots: How to Smash with Confidence](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-overhead-shots/) - Few things feel better than crushing a pickleball overhead shot for a clean winner. On the flip side, few things feel worse than missing an “easy” overhead and giving your opponents new life. The overhead, sometimes called a pickleball smash, is one of the most powerful shots in the game, but it requires the right
- [Pickleball Lob Shots](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-lob-shots/) - A lob is a shot in pickleball where you will put some height on the trajectory of the pickleball and send the pickleball relatively high into the air. Learn the different types of lobs in the sport of pickleball, as well as some pickleball tips for you to hit the perfect lob on the pickleball
- [Pickleball Volley Tips](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-volley-tips/) - In pickleball, a volley is a shot where you hit the ball out of the air before it bounces. Most volleys happen right at the Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen) line, which is the most strategic spot on the court. Mastering volleys is essential for both offense and defense, as they allow you to keep pressure on
- [Top 7 Pickleball Serve Tips to Improve Your Game](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-serve-tips/) - Every pickleball rally begins with a serve, and while the serve may seem like a simple shot, it can make or break a point. A well-executed serve doesn’t usually win you the rally outright, but it sets the tone and a poorly executed one can lose you the point immediately. Whether you’re a beginner learning
- [Play It Forward Grant Allows Kim Prough to Help Make Her Community a Better Place](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/play-it-forward-grant-allows-kim-prough-to-help-make-her-community-a-better-place/) - The president of Friends Buttery Brook Park, Prough pushed to build four more courts at the park in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
- [7 Pickleball Fundamentals Every Player Should Master](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/pickleball-fundamentals-every-player-should-master/) - In this video you will learn the basic fundaments that are an absolute must to improving your pickleball game and reaching higher skill levels.
- [Top 7 Pickleball Doubles Strategy Tips to Win More Games](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-doubles-strategy-tips/) - Many people are introduced to pickleball through doubles play. One of the most important aspects of playing doubles is implementing a good strategy for play. Watch this video to learn more basic strategies for doubles pickleball play.
- [Top 6 Pickleball Singles Strategy Tips to Win More Matches](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/pickleball-singles-strategy-tips/) - Learn strategies for successful singles pickleball play. Most pickleball players are introduced to the sport playing doubles but many players find singles play enjoyable and more challenging.
- [What Is Pickleball and How to Play?](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/what-is-pickleball-how-to-play/) - In this video USA Pickleball, introduces pickleball as the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
- [Mastering the Third Shot in Pickleball: Drop vs. Drive](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/mastering-the-third-shot-in-pickleball/) - In pickleball, points usually follow a familiar sequence: a serve, a return of serve, and then the third shot. That third shot is one of the most important in the game because it helps you and your partner move from the baseline to the Kitchen line, where most points are won. The two most common
- [How to Play Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/how-to-play-pickleball/) - Learn the basics of playing pickleball.
- [Pickleball Basics: Positioning, Patience, and Kitchen Line Strategy](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/pickleball-basics-positioning-tips/) - In this video we cover the basics for successful pickleball play.
- [Pickleball Return of Serve Tips: 8 Strategies to Pressure the Serving Team](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/return-of-serve-tips/) - If you are on the pickleball court, you will have the opportunity to be both the serving team and the receiving team.
- [USA Pickleball Announces Partnership with PICKLETILE™ as Preferred Court Builder and Official Noise Reduction Partner](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-announces-partnership-with-pickletile-as-preferred-court-builder-and-official-noise-reduction-partner/) - USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, today announced a partnership with PICKLETILE™, naming the company the Preferred Court Builder and Official Noise Reduction Partner of USA Pickleball.
- [USA Pickleball Serves Awards Second Round of ‘Grow the Game’ Grants to 54 Organizations Nationwide](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-awards-second-round-of-grow-the-game-grants-to-54-organizations-nationwide/) - Grants will expand pickleball access across 28 states, impacting more than 300,000 individuals through schools, community groups, and recreation programs.
- [USA Pickleball Announces 2026 Golden Ticket Tournament Schedule that Features Tournaments from Coast-to-Coast](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/golden-ticket-info/usa-pickleball-announces-2026-golden-ticket-tournament-schedule-that-features-tournaments-from-coast-to-coast/) - Tournaments nationwide provide amateur athletes with the path to Nationals, the premier event in the sport
- [Suzanne Herber is Headed Back to Nationals Years After her Dad Introduced her to Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/suzanne-herber-is-headed-back-to-nationals-years-after-her-dad-introduced-her-to-pickleball/) - Originally a tennis player, Herber began playing pickleball 15 years ago.
- [One Family’s Epic Pickleball Trip](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/one-familys-epic-pickleball-trip/) - The Nicol family traveled from Hawaii to make memories in Greensboro
- [USA Pickleball Announces RSPA as an Official Coaching Partner](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-announces-rspa-as-an-official-coaching-partner/) - USA Pickleball announces a strategic new partnership with the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) as an official coaching partner.
- [USA Pickleball Launches Updates to Membership Tiers, Making the Sport More Accessible Than Ever](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-launches-updates-to-membership-tiers-making-the-sport-more-accessible-than-ever/) - USA Pickleball is excited to announce its updated membership structure, designed to make joining the pickleball community easier, more affordable, and more impactful. The updated tiers are officially live!
- [USA Pickleball Serves Awards Two “Play It Forward” Grants to Community Court Projects in Oregon and Massachusetts](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-awards-two-play-it-forward-grants-to-community-court-projects-in-oregon-and-massachusetts/) - USA Pickleball (USA Pickleball), the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., today announced the awardees of its 2025 Play It Forward Court Grant program, awarding two $50,000 grants to support community-driven pickleball court development efforts in Eugene, Oregon and South Hadley, Massachusetts.
- [Association of Pickleball Players, NIRSA, Selkirk and USA Pickleball Unite to Lead Future of College Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/association-of-pickleball-players-nirsa-selkirk-and-usa-pickleball-unite-to-lead-future-of-college-pickleball/) - Four organizations collaborate to grow pickleball at collegiate level nationwide through a robust competition platform, funding, equipment, and education
- [Where There’s A Wheel, There’s A Way: Jamie Elliott’s Pickleball Journey](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/where-theres-a-wheel-theres-a-way-jamie-elliotts-pickleball-journey/) - Jamie Elliot, 74, and her drive to continue playing pickleball following multiple procedures to treat Chondrosarcoma
- [Competitive Drive Keeps Ken Sawer And Kathleen Fors Thriving on Court](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/competitive-drive-keeps-ken-sawer-and-kathleen-fors-thriving-on-court-2/) - The couple recently earned a trip to Nationals through a Golden Ticket tournament in Colorado Springs.
- [USA Pickleball Strengthens Commitment to Athlete Safety with SafeSport Training](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/usa-pickleball-strengthens-commitment-to-athlete-safety-with-safesport-training/) - USA Pickleball has become a SafeSport® trained organization
- [ProKennex 11mm Black Ace LG Paddle Officially Relisted on USA Pickleball’s Approved Paddles List](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/prokennex-11mm-black-ace-lg-paddle-officially-relisted-on-usa-pickleballs-approved-paddles-listwe-are-announcing-today-that-based-on-new-testing-usa-pickleball-usap-has-reversed-its-decis/) - USA Pickleball (USA Pickleball) has reversed its decision to delist the 11mm Black Ace LG, which had previously been scheduled for removal from certification on July 1, 2025.
- [Pickleball Return and Run & Keeping the Ball Low](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/how-to-return-and-run-to-kitchen-and-keeping-the-ball-low/) - Pickleball is more than just quick hands and fun rallies, it’s also about smart strategy. Two of the most important concepts to master early on are return and run and keeping the ball low. These strategies can give you a huge advantage on the court, whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your
- [Pickleball Strategies for Targeting an Opponent’s Backhand](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/strategies-for-targeting-an-opponents-backhand/) - In pickleball, strategy often wins the rally before the paddle even makes contact. One of the smartest and most effective tactics you can use, especially at the amateur level, is learning how to locate and target your opponents’ backhands. Since most players are weaker and less consistent on the backhand side, this simple adjustment can
- [How to Develop a Strategy to Identify a Players Strengths or Weaknesses](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/how-to-develop-a-strategy-to-identify-a-players-strengths-or-weaknesses/) - Pickleball isn’t just about fast hands and athleticism—it’s also about strategy. Much like chess, the game is won by identifying opportunities, adjusting when needed, and outsmarting your opponents. Two of the most important strategic skills you can develop are learning to exploit weaknesses and making adjustments throughout the match. Tip 1: Exploit Your Opponents’ Weaknesses
- [An Update from USA Pickleball on the Ronbus Ripple Paddle](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/an-update-from-usa-pickleball-on-the-ronbus-ripple-paddle/) - USA Pickleball, as the National Governing Body for the sport, remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the integrity of equipment testing and providing transparent communication.
- [Third Shot Drive, Fifth Shot Drop and Driving Slice Return](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/third-shot-drive-fifth-shot-drop-and-driving-slice-return/) - Tip 1: Third Shot Drive and Fifth Shot Drop When hitting a third shot drive, the best possible outcome is that your opponent flat out misses it, causing you to score a point just off that shot. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen as often as you might like. Statistically, most third shot drives will be returned
- [Drive Preparation and When to Hit a Third Shot Drive](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/drive-preparation-and-when-to-hit-a-third-shot-drive/) - Tip 1: Drive Preparation In pickleball, preparation is key. This could not be more true of the third shot drive! In fact, your preparation can make or break the entire shot. Here are two keys on the backswing that you want to pay attention to when preparing to hit a third shot drive: Start taking
- [How to Create Topspin Drive and Driving to Get Out of Trouble](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/how-to-create-topspin-drive-and-driving-to-get-out-of-trouble/) - Tip 1: Topspin Drive Pace doesn’t phase strong players. That is a universal truth in pickleball. The stronger your opponents, the less likely it is that you will beat them simply by hitting hard. That’s where topspin comes into play on the third shot drive, and in high level pickleball, spin is even more important
- [A Statement from USA Pickleball on the Countersuit Filed Against JOOLA on Friday, April 18](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/a-statement-from-usa-pickleball-on-the-countersuit-filed-against-joola-on-friday-april-18/) - As the National Governing Body of the sport of pickleball, we strive to uphold the standards and values of certifications, rules, and regulations to promote integrity of the sport and fairness for all players.
- [USA Pickleball Serves Announces ‘Play It Forward’ Grant Program](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-announces-play-it-forward-grant-program/) - Program will award two community organizations $50,000 to fund a pickleball court installation or conversion.
- [Where to Hit Overheads and Where to Lob](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/where-to-hit-overheads-and-where-to-lob/) - Tip 1: Where to Hit your Overheads Pace doesn’t phase strong players. That is a universal truth in pickleball. The stronger your opponents, the less likely it is that you will beat them simply by hitting hard, which means that you’ll need to beat them using placement. If you’re hitting an overhead, and your opponents
- [How To Get Maximum Power and Prevent Pickleball Overheads From Going Into The Net](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/how-to-get-maximum-power-and-prevent-pickleball-overheads-from-going-into-the-net/) - Tip 1: How to Keep Your Overheads from Going into the Net There is nothing more painful than missing an overhead in the bottom of the net! Believe it or not, your off hand plays a huge role in how you hit the ball, even though you aren’t technically hitting with it. When it comes
- [How to Recover a Lob That Goes Over Your Head and Keys to Hitting an Overhead Slam](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/how-to-recover-a-lob-that-goes-over-your-head-and-keys-to-hitting-an-overhead-slam/) - Tip 1: How to Recover a Lob that Goes Over your Head If your opponent hits a good lob that goes over your head, it can be really tough to return! The only way to recover from this type of shot is by running to the back court to hit the ball after it bounces.
- [Statement from USA Pickleball Regarding Chorus Fire Paddles](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/statement-from-usa-pickleball-regarding-chorus-fire-paddles/) - USA Pickleball today announced a clarification of why the Chorus Fire EX and SX paddles were removed from the approved list of certified paddles.
- [How To Take Advantage of The Drop Serve](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/take-advantage-of-the-drop-serve/) - Tip 1: Take Advantage of The Drop Serve The drop serve is a great way for beginner and intermediate players to gain consistency on the serve and master serving fundamentals. A drop serve is when you drop the serve out of your non dominant hand and hit it off the bounce. Here are a few
- [Benefits of the Volley Serve and Varying Your Serves](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/benefits-of-the-volley-serve-and-varying-your-serves/) - Tip 1: Benefits of the Volley Serve If you want to get the most power and spin out of your serve, you should be hitting the volley serve. The volley serve is when you toss or drop the ball, and hit it out of the air before it hits the ground. There are two main
- [How to Get Max Power on your Pickleball Serve](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/how-to-get-max-power-on-pickleball-serve/) - Tip 1: How to Get Max Power Contrary to popular belief, power on the serve does not come from the arm. It starts with the big muscles in your lower body, and gets transferred to the ball via your kinetic chain. In order to hit the ball as hard as possible, your whole body needs
- [Statement from USA Pickleball Regarding the Ronbus Ripple Paddle](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/statement-from-usa-pickleball-regarding-the-ronbus-ripple-paddle/) - USA Pickleball is committed to upholding the integrity of paddle certification through rigorous, standardized testing procedures to ensure fair play and compliance with established performance thresholds.
- [USA Pickleball Serves Announces 51 Awardees of ‘Grow the Game’ Grant Program Benefitting Over 192 Thousand Individuals](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-announces-51-awardees-of-grow-the-game-grant-program-benefitting-over-192-thousand-individuals/) - Community Organizations and Schools Awarded Pickleball Equipment Bundles
- [USA Pickleball Serves Brings Pickleball to Dana Middle School: Inspiring Youth Through Inclusive Play and Education](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-brings-pickleball-to-dana-middle-school-inspiring-youth-through-inclusive-play-and-education/) - Over 70 students learned the basics of pickleball taught by USA Pickleball
- [2024 USA Pickleball Annual Growth Report](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/2024-usa-pickleball-annual-growth-report/) - 2024 Annual Facts & Highlights
- [Taylor Nichols, Pickleball’s First Adaptive Triple Crown Winner, Looks Ahead to More Growth](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/taylor-nichols-pickleballs-first-adaptive-triple-crown-winner-looks-ahead-to-more-growth/) - Nichols, of Burleson, Texas, began playing pickleball two years ago.
- [What Is a Pickleball Speedup and When to Use a Speedup](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/what-is-a-speedup-and-when-to-use-a-speedup/) - Tip 1: What Is a Speedup? Being able to create offense in pickleball is key to winning matches. Just because mastering the soft game is super important for your success as a player doesn’t mean that there aren’t times to hit the ball hard! Think about it this way: if all anyone did was dink
- [Successful Speedups Using a Target](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/successful-speedups-using-a-target/) - Tip 1: Speeding Up to the Wide Backhand If you want to have as much success as possible with your speedups, it’s imperative to have a good underlying strategy. That means that you should be selecting spots on your opponent’s body to speed up to in order to give yourself the highest chance of winning
- [How to Disguise Your Speedups to Create Offensive](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/how-to-disguise-your-speedups-to-create-offensive/) - Tip 1: Holding Your Dinks Adding deception to your speedups is a great way to make them as effective as possible. The less time your opponents have to prepare for their counterattack, the better! A technique that advanced players use to disguise their speedups is called holding your dinks. This is when you prepare the paddle
- [Paddle Certification Updates](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/paddle-certification-updates/) - USA Pickleball is dedicated to preserving the sport’s equity and accessibility for players of all skill levels and varying abilities.
- [Basics of the Third Shot Drop](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/basics-of-the-third-shot-drop/) - The third shot drop is one of the most important shots in pickleball. It serves as the strategic bridge between the baseline and the Kitchen line, allowing you and your partner to safely move to the net, where most points are won. A third shot drop is essentially a soft, controlled shot (like a dink)
- [How to Master Topspin Drops](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/topspin-drops/) - Once you’ve mastered the traditional third shot drop, it’s time to level up your transition game with a topspin drop. This advanced shot adds a layer of offense to your soft game, helping you stay aggressive while still maintaining control. Topspin naturally brings the ball down, which allows you to swing harder without hitting long.
- [Where to Hit your Third Shot Drops](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/where-to-hit-your-drops/) - Knowing where to place your third shot drop is just as important as knowing how to hit it. The right placement can set up your team for control at the Kitchen line, neutralize your opponents’ attack, and open up opportunities for winners later in the rally. Tip 1: When in Doubt, Hit to the Middle
- [USA Pickleball Serves Announces ‘Grow The Game’ Grant Program to Award Pickleball Equipment Essentials to the Community](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-announces-grow-the-game-grant-program-to-award-pickleball-equipment-essentials-to-the-community/) - USA Pickleball opens program to support community organizations and schools to grow the game
- [USA Pickleball Serves Unveiled New Pickleball Court at a New Leaf Local Non-Profit and Hosted Clinic for 20 Youth](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-unveiled-new-pickleball-court-at-a-new-leaf-local-non-profit-and-hosted-clinic-for-20-youth/) - USA Pickleball partner Fortune Tires surprised 60 A New Leaf-resident families with new tires
- [USA Pickleball Launches Industry First Real-Time Analytics and AI-Driven Acoustic Assessment Tool](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-launches-industry-first-real-time-analytics-and-ai-driven-acoustic-assessment-tool/) - USA Pickleball rolls out several industry-firsts at Nationals following the Nov. 1 Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) test launch
- [USA Pickleball Collaborates with ATSM International to Set Equipment Testing Standards That Aim to Ensure Quality and Safety](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-collaborates-with-atsm-international-to-set-equipment-testing-standards-that-aim-to-ensure-quality-and-safety/) - ASTM is one of the world’s largest international standards developing organizations, publishing some 13,000 standards each year.
- [How to Hit a Backhand Flick Volley](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/how-to-hit-a-backhand-flick-volley/) - Looking to add a little more firepower to your game at the Kitchen line? The backhand flick volley is one of the most effective shots for applying pressure and creating offensive opportunities out of defensive positions. While it can take practice to master, learning this shot will give you a major competitive edge in both
- [How to Hit a Backhand Punch Volley](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/how-to-hit-a-backhand-punch-volley/) - If you’re tired of losing points to “bangers” who hammer the ball over and over again, it’s time to master the backhand punch volley. This essential shot is one of the most effective ways to redirect pace, absorb power, and counter hard drives and speedups at the Kitchen line. Tip 1: The Mechanics of the
- [Defensive vs. Offensive Volleys at the Kitchen](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/defensive-vs-offensive-volleys-at-the-kitchen/) - Being able to distinguish between defensive and offensive volleys is one of the most valuable skills in high-level pickleball. Understanding when to reset and when to attack can completely change the momentum of a rally especially at the Kitchen line, where most points are won and lost. Tip 1: How to Hit a Defensive (Block)
- [Basic Kitchen Line Footwork to Move More Efficiently](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/basic-kitchen-line-footwork-to-move-more-efficiently/) - In pickleball, great hands can only take you so far but great footwork is what keeps you in control. Whether you’re defending fast exchanges or dinking at the Kitchen, how you move determines how well you play. Efficient movement helps you stay balanced, hit more consistent shots, and win those long, fast-paced rallies that decide
- [Advanced Pickleball Footwork: Crossover and Drop Steps at the Kitchen Line](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/advanced-pickleball-footwork-crossover-and-drop-steps-at-the-kitchen-line/) - Good footwork separates casual players from great players and in pickleball, knowing when and how to move your feet can make all the difference. While many players are taught to “never cross your feet,” that rule has a few exceptions. Advanced movement techniques like the crossover step and drop step can help you defend wide
- [How to Master the Split Step for Faster Reactions](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-four/how-to-master-the-split-step-for-faster-reactions/) - Footwork is the foundation of great pickleball, and one of the most essential movement techniques every player should learn is the split step. Used by pros and recreational players alike, this small but powerful move helps you stay balanced, move efficiently, and react faster to your opponent’s shots, no matter where you are on the
- [Wheelchair Pickleball Competition Premiers at the USA Pickleball National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/adaptive/wheelchair-pickleball-competition-premiers-at-the-usa-pickleball-national-championships/) - Previously an exhibition event, wheelchair pickleball will feature a competitive edge at the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships
- [What Is A Pickleball Reset Shot and How To Hit It](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/what-is-a-pickleball-reset-shot-and-how-to-hit-it/) - The reset is one of the most important shots in pickleball. It’s your go-to move when you’re under pressure, helping you slow down the pace of play and recover from a tough defensive position. A reset is a soft, controlled shot that redirects a hard offensive ball into your opponent’s Kitchen, rather than counterattacking with
- [Pro Level Pickleball Reset Strategy](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/pro-level-pickleball-reset-strategy/) - One of the most impressive parts of watching professional pickleball isn’t just the speed or the precision, it’s the subtle, strategic movements that make a huge difference in fast-paced rallies. These small adjustments in positioning, anticipation, and reaction often separate pros from amateurs. The good news? You can learn to use the same techniques to
- [Pickleball Reset Technique To Keep the Ball Down](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/pickleball-reset-technique-to-keep-the-ball-down/) - Tip 1 When you’re hitting a reset, grip strength is key. Your grip strength should be very loose when you’re resetting. In fact, you should approach it the same way that you approach a dink! When we dink, our focus is always keeping our paddle out in front and maintaining a very loose grip in
- [Advanced Equipment Testing with New Coefficient of Restitution (PBCoR) Launching in Q4 2024](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/advanced-equipment-testing-with-new-coefficient-of-restitution-pbcor-launching-in-q4-2024/) - Sports and Fitness Industry Association, Element Space & Defense and equipment manufacturers collaborate on development.
- [How To Hit and Create Topspin Dinks](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/how-to-hit-and-create-topspin-dinks/) - Tip 1 Once you reach a point in your game where you can dink consistently and are ready to take your dinks to the next level, you can start adding topspin to make them more aggressive. Topspin makes the ball dip down and jump forward off the bounce, so you can hit with more pace
- [Tips on How to Not Pop Up Your Dinks](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-three/tips-on-how-to-not-pop-up-your-dinks/) - Tip 1 If you want to become an advanced pickleball player, you need to get comfortable with dinking 10, 20, or even 50+ times! On that same note, one of the most frustrating things in pickleball is popping up a dink and getting attacked. One of the most common causes of popped up dinks is
- [How to Dink and Why It’s Important For Your Success in Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-two/how-to-dink-and-why-its-important-for-your-success-in-pickleball/) - Tip 1 The dink is arguably the most fundamental shot in pickleball, which plays on pickleball’s defining characteristic: the inability to run right up to the net and smash the ball because of the non-volley zone rules. A dink is a shot that is hit from the kitchen line that bounces in the opposing kitchen.
- [Provisional Approval of Rally Scoring For Singles](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/provisional-approval-of-rally-scoring-for-singles/) - Provisional Approval of Rally Scoring: Provisional rules for rally scoring for singles have been approved by the USA Pickleball Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2024.
- [USA Pickleball Statements on De-Certified JOOLA Paddles and Equipment Testing Standards](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-statements-on-de-certified-joola-paddles-and-equipment-testing-standards/) - USA Pickleball recently de-listed certain paddles after JOOLA notified USA Pickleball that it had previously submitted the wrong paddles for certification (see USA Pickleball statement posted on May 16). JOOLA also informed USA Pickleball that it intended to submit additional paddles for certification.
- [USA Pickleball Serves Impacts Over 10,000 Individuals Across Three Golden Ticket Tournaments](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-serves-impacts-over-10000-individuals-across-three-golden-ticket-tournaments/) - USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball, recently shared impact numbers from the three USA Pickleball owned-and-operated Golden Ticket tournaments that took place over the last two months.
- [USA Pickleball Launches Official Charitable Arm, USA Pickleball Serves](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/serves/usa-pickleball-launches-official-charitable-arm-usa-pickleball-serves/) - USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, today announced the launch of the organization’s official charitable arm, “USA Pickleball Serves”. The announcement leads into National Pickleball Month in April.
- [How USA Pickleball Officials Are Working To Make The Sport Quieter](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/how-usa-pickleball-officials-are-working-to-make-the-sport-quieter/) - Carl Schmits and his team at USA Pickleball are using technology to lessen the sounds of the game for environments that may be more sensitive to noise.
- [In A Rapidly Growing Sport, Advanced Technology Is Helping Shape Future Pickleball Paddles](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/in-a-rapidly-growing-sport-advanced-technology-is-helping-shape-future-pickleball-paddles/) - USA Pickleball’s Equipment and Evaluation Committee seeks to ensure a level playing field for players and manufacturers while still maintaining the integrity of the game.
- [USA Pickleball Ambassador Jamie Elliott Is All-In On Growing Wheelchair Pickleball In Texas](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/usa-pickleball-ambassador-jamie-elliott-is-all-in-on-growing-wheelchair-pickleball-in-texas/) - By Joanne C. Gerstner - Red Line Editorial Jamie Elliott wants to change the face of pickleball, knowing her efforts will take time. She fell in love with the sport in 2010 and soon became heavily involved, reaching the 4.0 level as a player while working to spread the word and get others on the
- [2023 USA Pickleball Annual Growth Report](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/2023-usa-pickleball-annual-growth-report/) - USA Pickleball 2023 - Annual Facts & Highlights
- [USA Pickleball Announces Pickleball Coaching International as an “Official Coaching Education Partner”](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/partnerships/usa-pickleball-announces-pickleball-coaching-international-as-an-official-coaching-education-partner/) - PCI will receive official designation as one of USA Pickleball’s Official Coaching Education Partners
- [John McEnroe, Drew Brees Join USA Pickleball And Pickleball Pros to Prove How Quiet OWL Pickleball Paddles Are](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/john-mcenroe-drew-brees-join-usa-pickleball-and-pickleball-pros-to-prove-how-quiet-owl-pickleball-paddles-are/) - First USA Pickleball Quiet Category-certified paddle reduces noise by 50 percent while raising the bar on paddle performance
- [USA Pickleball Announces its First Certified Quiet Product – The OWL by OWL Sport](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-announces-its-first-certified-quiet-product-the-owl-by-owl-sport/) - OWL Sport, a New Sports Company Disrupting the Pickleball Industry, Addresses Recreational Pickleball Noise with Game-Changing Quiet Paddle
- [USA Pickleball Announces Quiet Category for Pickleball Products](https://usapickleball.org/usap-news/equipment-news/usa-pickleball-announces-quiet-category-for-pickleball-products/) - USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., announced today the launch of its Quiet Category for pickleball products, a revolutionary initiative that aims to reduce the sport’s sound output during recreational play.
- [Judging a Ball In or Out](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-skills/level-one/judging-a-ball-in-or-out/) - How to judge whether a pickleball lands in our out.
- [Shape Magazine: Why Pickleball Should Be Your Next Hobby](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/shape-magazine-why-pickleball-should-be-your-next-hobby/) - If you’re seeking a game that’ll get you moving and is easy to pick up, you should head to (or create) a pickleball court, as reported by Zara Hanawalt for Shape Magazine in their featured article: “Why Pickleball Should Be Your Next Hobby.” To learn more about the sport and it’s health benefits, Shape Magazine interviewed
- [Retired Commander of the U.S. Navy Teaches Pickleball to Boost Veterans’ Self Esteem](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/retired-commander-of-the-u-s-navy-teaches-pickleball-to-boost-veterans-self-esteem/) - Three years ago he found a new passion of teaching Pickleball to veterans and wounded warriors around the country.
- [How Pickleball Got Its Name](https://usapickleball.org/pickleball-stories/how-pickleball-got-its-name/) - In the summer of 1965, pickleball was founded by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Within days, Joan Pritchard had come up with the name “pickle ball”—a reference to the thrown-together leftover non-starters in the “pickle boat” of crew races.

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- [USA Pickleball National Governing Body for Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/) - Welcome to USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball. Explore official rules, find local courts, join tournaments, and become a member today!
- [Golden Ticket Tournaments](https://usapickleball.org/goldenticket/) - Your path to nationals starts with Golden Ticket Tournaments—earn TPS points, climb the rankings, and reach the USA National Championships.
- [List of Past Golden Ticket Tournaments](https://usapickleball.org/goldenticket/past-tournaments/) - Past Golden Ticket Tournaments Ready for your shot at gold? Find all Golden Ticket Tournaments below! Upcoming Golden Ticket Tournaments Past Golden Ticket National Qualifier Below you find a list of past Golden Ticket tournaments. Search Golden Ticket Events Search Reset Learn More Golden Ticket 2026 Nationals Qualifying Event 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Open
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- [Private - Golden Ticket Old Backup](https://usapickleball.org/private-golden-ticket-old-backup/) - The Path to Nationals Golden Ticket Tournaments Golden Ticket Tournaments are your fastest path to the USA Pickleball National Championships, the premier pickleball tournament in the sport. These select qualifying tournaments, hosted by USA Pickleball and in partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and National Tournament Directors, give amateur players the chance to
- [New GT Overview Page](https://usapickleball.org/new-gt-overview-page/) - Golden Ticket Tournaments Your Path to Nationals starts here Golden Ticket Tournaments are a key part of the USA Pickleball competitive pathway, giving players across the country the opportunity to compete, earn Tiered Point System (TPS) points and work toward the ultimate destination: the USA Pickleball National Championships. Whether you’re building your TPS standing throughout
- [Credential Request](https://usapickleball.org/credential-request/) - USA Pickleball Nationals Clinic in a Box Ambassador Interest FormUSAP Serves Clinic in a Box is designed to expand grassroots access to pickleball by equipping highly engaged USA Pickleball Ambassadors with training, equipment, and resources to lead welcoming, beginner-friendly clinics in community-focused settings. Selected ambassadors will participate in a one-year program commitment. Clinics should support
- [First Time Tournament Player](https://usapickleball.org/goldenticket/first-time-tournament-player/) - First Time Tournament PLayers Ready for Your First Pickleball Tournament? You know the game. You’ve put in the hours. Now it’s time to see how your game stacks up. Your first tournament is a chance to challenge yourself, meet new players and experience a whole new side of pickleball. Find your level, take the court
- [Collegiate Pickleball Club Survey](https://usapickleball.org/collegiate/survey/) - Collegiate Pickleball Club Participation SurveyAs pickleball continues its rapid growth across college campuses, USA Pickleball is dedicated to supporting club leaders, expanding playing opportunities, and building dedicated resources for collegiate programs. By taking 3–5 minutes to complete this survey, your input will directly inform how we shape collegiate competition, grant funding, equipment access, and organizational
- [Clinic in a Box Ambassador Interest Form](https://usapickleball.org/serves/clinic-in-a-box/) - USA Pickleball Serves Clinic in a Box Ambassador Interest FormUSAP Serves Clinic in a Box is designed to expand grassroots access to pickleball by equipping highly engaged USA Pickleball Ambassadors with training, equipment, and resources to lead welcoming, beginner-friendly clinics in community-focused settings. Selected ambassadors will participate in a one-year program commitment. Clinics should support
- [Donate to USA Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/donate/) - USA Pickleball Serves Every DonationGrows the Game Becoming a USA Pickleball member means more than joining the fastest growing sport, it means joining a movement. As the National Governing Body in the United States, we’re building a game for all ages and abilities, supporting inclusive play, court growth, and even fueling pickleball’s path to the
- [Clinic Impact Report](https://usapickleball.org/serves/clinic-impact-report/) - USA Pickleball Serves Clinic Impact ReportAmbassadors please complete the form below with details from your community-focused clinic. Ambassador Name(Required) First Last Contact Email(Required) Contact PhoneClinic Date(Required) Month Day Year Clinic Location Facility NameClinic Location Address(Required) City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest
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- [Certified Referee Credential Application](https://usapickleball.org/referee/cr-credential-application/) - USA Pickleball Application for USA Pickleball CredentialPlease complete the USA Pickleball Credential Application for new, replacement or international credentials. X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Member Name as it Appears in USAP Member Portal(Required) First Last If you are unsure please check your name in the upper right corner of the
- [USA Pickleball Serves](https://usapickleball.org/serves/) - Join Us In Growing the Game USA Pickleball Serves is dedicated to using the sport of pickleball to strengthen communities nationwide. Our mission is to expand access by enhancing courts, teaching the next generation, and supporting causes that create lasting impact. Donate NowSee Our Impact A game that gives back USA Pickleball Serves What Is
- [Ambassador Conduct Policy](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/conduct-policy/) - USA Pickleball Ambassador Conduct PolicyUSA Pickleball (USAP) may discipline any Ambassador who, by conduct or neglect, acts in a manner detrimental to the purposes and mission of USAP or violates USAP’s bylaws, rules, or ethical standards, or the Ambassador Code of Conduct. Any action taken by an Ambassador that: reflects poorly on USAP, is inconsistent
- [Ambassador Conflict of Interest Policy](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/conflict-of-interest-policy/) - USA Pickleball Ambassador Conflict of Interest PolicyUSA Pickleball Ambassadors serve as representatives of the organization within their local pickleball communities. Ambassadors are expected to act with honesty, integrity, fairness, and in the best interests of USA Pickleball. This policy establishes expectations regarding conflicts of interest and helps protect the integrity and reputation of the Ambassador
- [No Harrasment Policy](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/no-harrasment-policy/) - USA Pickleball Ambassador No-Harassment PolicyUSA Pickleball is committed to maintaining a pickleball environment that is free from discrimination and in which Ambassadors can devote their full attention to their volunteer efforts and the pickleball public whom they serve can be free of harassing conduct. USA Pickleball does not authorize and will not tolerate any form
- [Branding Guides](https://usapickleball.org/media/branding-guides/) - USA Pickleball Brand Guidelines & ResourcesWelcome to the USA Pickleball Brand Guidelines & Resources. This page serves as the central hub for official branding standards, logos, and creative resources across USA Pickleball. Begin with the USA Pickleball Brand Guidelines, which establish the foundation for all communications and marketing materials. From there, explore our Event &
- [Nationals Share Your Excitement](https://usapickleball.org/nationals-share-your-excitement/) - We want to hear from YOU The Countdown to Nationals is on! The path to Nationals is almost over! Whether you’re looking forward to competing, cheering on friends, meeting players from across the country, or making unforgettable memories, tell us what you’re most excited about for the 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships. Your response
- [Share Your Pickleball Story](https://usapickleball.org/positive-pickleball-story/) - Every Pickleball player has a story, what’s yours? Share your Positive Pickleball StoryFrom lifelong friendships to unforgettable acts of kindness, we want to celebrate the moments that make pickleball more than a game. Share your Positive Pickleball Story for a chance to be featured on USA Pickleball social media and help inspire our community one
- [Equipment News and Updates](https://usapickleball.org/news/equipment/) - USA Pickleball Equipment News & Updates Welcome to the lab. As pickleball evolves, so does the technology behind it, making equipment choice a critical factor in player performance. This page is dedicated to the rigorous testing and real-world usage of pickleball gear. If you are looking for equipment testing and practical equipment insights to keep
- [USA Pickleball News](https://usapickleball.org/news/) - USA Pickleball In the News Welcome to the definitive source for all official news, updates, and developments from USA Pickleball – the national governing body for the sport of pickleball. This dedicated space is designed to keep you directly connected to the core of our organization. Stay informed and up to date with the latest
- [Partner Punchcard](https://usapickleball.org/partner-punchcard/) - Complete Your Punchcard. Enter to Win Big. Visit participating Golden Ticket partner booths and collect a stamp from each partner to complete your Partner Punchcard. Once your punchcard is complete, submit your entry for a chance to win the Grand Prize package! Official RulesNo purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Grand Prize Package Includes: Thrive Product
- [USA Pickleball Blog](https://usapickleball.org/blog/) - Improve Your Game Pickleball Blog Looking to elevate your pickleball game? This section offers practical tips and strategies for players of every level, from beginners learning the basics to seasoned competitors fine-tuning their skills. Whether it’s improving footwork, mastering shot selection, or understanding court positioning, you’ll find clear advice to help you play smarter, stronger,
- [Casual Member Sign Up Pickleheads](https://usapickleball.org/membership/pickleheads/) - USA Pickleball Membership Casual Membership Sign UpPlease complete the form below to create your FREE Casual Membership. Once completed, our team will set up your membership and email your account information in the next few days. If you prefer to sign up for a Challenger or Champion tier membership, please click here. InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left
- [Play it Forward Grant Award Contact](https://usapickleball.org/grants/pif-award-contact/) - USA Pickleball Serves Play it Forward Grant Awardee ContactCongratulations! As a USA Pickleball Serves Play it Forward Grant Awardee, you will receive a grant of $25,000 to support your pickleball court project and efforts to create more places to play. USA Pickleball will send funds directly to your organization via direct deposit. To ensure accurate
- [Tournament Search Results](https://usapickleball.org/tournament-search-results/) - Tournaments Search ResultsFind your tournament search results below.
- [Wheelchair Nationals T-Shirt Order Form](https://usapickleball.org/wheelchair-national-championships/tshirt/) - T-Shirt Size FormPlease complete the form below. Name(Required) First Middle Last Email(Required) PhoneUnisex Crewneck t-Shirt Size(Required)Please select your desired size. XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Submit
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- [Grow and Certify Your Facility](https://usapickleball.org/facility-development-and-certification/grow/) - Build or Grow a Successful Pickleball Facility Optimize, Differentiate, and Grow Your Facility Even strong pickleball facilities struggle with filling courts during non-peak hours, retaining members, driving repeat play, and standing out in an increasingly competitive market. USA Pickleball helps facilities unlock growth through programming, marketing, operational support, and a clear pathway to certification, all
- [Planning or Building a Facility](https://usapickleball.org/facility-development-and-certification/build/) - Plan, Build, and Launch with Confidence Planning & Building a Pickleball Facility The Challenge Too many pickleball facilities launch without proper planning, financial modeling, or operational strategy, increasing the risk of underperformance or closure. Building a facility is a major investment. Getting it right from the start is critical. The Solution USA Pickleball provides a
- [Facilities Development and Certification Program](https://usapickleball.org/facility-development-and-certification/) - Build or Grow a Successful Pickleball Facility Facilities Development & Certification Program USA Pickleball provides a comprehensive pathway to help you plan, build, certify, and operate a successful pickleball facility. Whether you’re developing a new project or growing an existing venue, our national standards, trusted partners, and proven frameworks are designed to reduce risk and
- [BGCA Course Registration](https://usapickleball.org/bgca-course-registration/) - Course Registration for Youth Pickleball ProgrammingWelcome! USA Pickleball is proud to be the official provider of pickleball programming for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Youth Pickleball Provider (YPP) course prepares staff and volunteers to teach pickleball to young athletes. It’s free, takes about 45 minutes, and runs in your browser with no software
- [SafeSport and USA Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/safesport-and-usa-pickleball/) - Creating a Safe, Respectful, and Inclusive Environment for All SafeSport and USA Pickleball At USA Pickleball, athlete safety is not optional, it is foundational to how we lead and grow the sport. As the National Governing Body for pickleball in the United States, we are committed to fostering an environment where every participant feels safe,
- [Strategic Affiliations](https://usapickleball.org/strategic-affiliations/) - USA Pickleball Strategic Affiliations USA Pickleball’s Strategic Affiliations brings together organizations that play a meaningful role in advancing the sport at every level. These relationships go beyond traditional sponsorships, they are collaborative partnerships that help strengthen the infrastructure, programs, and long-term growth of pickleball nationwide. Our affiliated organizations contribute expertise, resources, services, systems, and leadership
- [Casual Member Sign Up Nationals](https://usapickleball.org/membership/nationals/) - 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships Get the Latest UpdatesWant to be the first to know about ticket updates? Complete the form below and become a USA Pickleball free member to stay informed and get the latest pickleball tips and insights. PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required)
- [Grow the Game Grant Report](https://usapickleball.org/grants/grant-report/) - USA Pickleball Serves Grow the Game Grant ReportUSA Pickleball Serves is excited to hear more about your experience as a Grow the Game Grant Awardee and how the pickleball equipment bundle has impacted your organization. Please submit the grant report below. If you have any questions, reach out to grants@usapickleball.org. Community Organization Name(Required)Contact Name(Required) First
- [Wheelchair Volunteer Host Family Sign Up](https://usapickleball.org/wheelchair-national-championships/housing-host/) - Wheelchair National Championships Host Family Sign UpWe’re seeking local host families in the Colorado Springs area to provide lodging for adaptive and wheelchair athletes during tournament weekend. Athletes have a range of mobility levels, so fully accessible homes are not required. Hosts are asked to provide a safe place to sleep, access to a bathroom,
- [Wheelchair Athlete Housing Support Form](https://usapickleball.org/wheelchair-national-championships/housing-support/) - Wheelchair National Championships Housing SupportIf you are an athlete traveling to the tournament and need assistance with accommodations, please complete the form below. This information helps us match you with a host family that best fits your needs. We’ll ask a few quick questions about your travel schedule, mobility, and preferences to ensure a comfortable
- [Pickleball Rules Summary](https://usapickleball.org/rules/summary/) - Looking for Just the Basics? Pickleball Rules Summary Our Pickleball Rules Summary gives you a quick, high-level look at the most important pickleball rules. It’s the perfect fast reference before you play, with the full Official Rulebook available anytime for complete details. Rules Summary PDFLooking for the 2026 USA Pickleball Official Rulebook? Download Rulebook Pickleball
- [Wheelchair Pickleball Rules](https://usapickleball.org/rules/wheelchair/) - USA Pickleball Adaptive Play Pickleball Wheelchair Rules Welcome to the official guide for wheelchair pickleball! This fast-growing, inclusive sport adapts the fun of traditional pickleball for players who use wheelchairs. While the spirit and core rules of the game remain the same, a few key modifications ensure that gameplay is both fair and exciting. This
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- [Hybrid Player Interest Form](https://usapickleball.org/wheelchair-national-championships/hybrid-form/) - Wheelchair Nationals Able-Bodied Players for Hybrid DivisionComplete the form below to express your interest in competing in the Hybrid Divison at USA Pickleball Wheelchair Nationals. CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Contact Phone(Required)Address(Required) City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto
- [Wheelchair National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/wheelchair-national-championships/) - 2026 Numotion USA Pickleball Wheelchair National Championships Hosted by peak Pickleball History Was Made. And We’re Just Getting Started. Player LetterWhy AttendEvent Info 2026 Wheelchair National Championships Event RecapThe 2026 Numotion USA Pickleball Wheelchair National Championships brought together the largest and most diverse field of wheelchair pickleball athletes ever assembled—from first-time competitors to elite national-level
- [Forum Request](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/forum-request/) - Ambassadors Forum Request FormPlease complete the form below, providing your membership details, your member profile, and USA Pickleball Ambassador status. CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)As it appears in membership portal First Last Email Address(Required) USA Pickleball Membership Number(Required)Member number found at USAP Member PortalRegion You Represent(Required) Atlantic (CT, MA,
- [USA Pickleball Leagues](https://usapickleball.org/leagues/) - INTRODUCING Serious Fun. Casual Competition. Ready for your next pickleball league experience? Pickleball leagues provide a step beyond open play, bringing consistency, competition, and community together in one structured format. USA Pickleball Leagues will offer a standardized league experience designed for players who want dependable play and a great on-court experience every week. Coming Soon
- [Tournament Director Checklist](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/event-operator-guide/checklist/) - Sanctioned Tournaments Tournament Director ChecklistSanctioning for your tournament depends on the Tournament Director fulfilling the following requirements and deadlines. Sanctioning for this and/or future tournaments could be revoked for non-compliance. Tournament Director Name(Required) First Last Phone(Required)Email(Required) Tournament Name(Required)Start Date(Required) End Date(Required) Requested Sanction Level Standard MMP No-Referee (less than 300 players; no prize money) Tournament
- [Ambassador Funded Event Request Form](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/funded-event-request/) - USA Pickleball Ambassador Engagement Fund RequestPlease complete the form below to request event program resources from USA Pickleball. The Ambassador Funded Event Request form is now closed. If you are seeking support for a sanctioned USAP event you are hosting, please contact your Ambassador Engagement Manager directly.
- [Point Series Championships RFP](https://usapickleball.org/psc-rfp/) - Point Series Championships Request for ProposalPlease complete the form below if you would like to host the 2027 USA Pickleball Point Series Championships at your facility. We are seeking facilities with 24+ pickleball courts, strong technical infrastructure (power and Wi-Fi), indoor operational space, a well-established pickleball community, and spring availability (March–May) 2027. Please note the
- [Play It Forward Grant Application](https://usapickleball.org/grants/pfg-application/) - Play It Forward Grant ApplicationThe application closed on April 27th, 2026. A new application period will open in 2027. The USA Pickleball Serves Play It Forward Grant will award funds to community organizations and/or schools that are installing or converting pickleball courts to increase court access and the development of the sport. Download Grant Questions
- [Sandals Golden Ticket Sweepstakes](https://usapickleball.org/goldenticket/sandals-sweepstakes/) - 2026 Golden Ticket Sweepstakes Enter for your chance to win a 4-Day / 3-Night all-Inclusive Caribbean Pickleball Getaway for Two Adults to any Sandals Resort. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Official Rules This sweepstakes has closed and all entries have been submitted.
- [League Sign Up](https://usapickleball.org/leagues-old/signup/) - USA Pickleball League Sign UpPlease complete the league sign-up form below. Select League(Required)Center Court Glendale Pilot LeagueName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Player Rating(Required)DUPR rating preferred or self report your rating. If you need you can take our self assessment questionnaire to estimate your rating. Visit https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/assessment/League Selection Beginner (2.0–2.9 DUPR): Perfect for those new to the
- [Grant Awardee Contact Information](https://usapickleball.org/grants/contact/) - USA Pickleball Serves Grow the Game Grant ContactCongratulations! As a Grow the Game grant awardee, you will receive an equipment bundle, educational resources via the Youth Pickleball Provider membership and get connected to a USA Pickleball Ambassador in your area. To help us get your materials to the right place, complete the contact information details
- [Submit Event](https://usapickleball.org/national-pickleball-month/submit-event/) - National Pickleball Month Submit An EventSubmit an event for inclusion on our National Pickleball Month event page. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Cell Phone(Required)USAP Member ID(Required)You must be a USAP Member to submit an event. If you are not a current member you can sign up here. Event Title(Required)Event Website or Sign UpEvent Contact EmailEvent Start
- [Certified Referee Application](https://usapickleball.org/referee/certified-application/) - USA Pickleball Certified Referee ApplicationPlease complete the USA Pickleball certified referee application form below. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Member Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Contact Phone(Required)USAP Member ID(Required)Member ID can be found hereMembership Expiration Date(Required) Membership expiration date must be 3 years from todays date. Address(Required) Street Address Address Line
- [Ambassador Exit Form](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/exit-form/) - Ambassador Exit FormWe want to thank you for the time you have spent growing pickleball in and around your area. We hope that your growing efforts found more success than challenges, and we wish you the best moving forward. Please feel free to provide feedback in the form below. Although every question below is important,
- [Musco Court Lighting](https://usapickleball.org/construction/lighting/musco/) - Musco Lighting An Official Lighting Partner of USA Pickleball USA Pickleball is proud to partner with Musco Lighting for pickleball projects. With LED solutions for single pickleball courts and multi-court complexes, Musco Lighting thinks through every detail of your pickleball lighting project. Whether you’re lighting your pickleball facility for the first time, upgrading existing lights
- [Join a Pickleball League](https://usapickleball.org/leagues/join/) - Join and Play in A League Pickleball League Interest Form Interested in joining and playing in a pickleball league? Tell us a bit about yourself and the type of league you are looking for, and a member of the USA Pickleball team will follow up with next steps. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and
- [Request for Proposal](https://usapickleball.org/rfp/) - USA Pickleball Tournaments Request for ProposalPlease complete the form below if you would like to host a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament at your facility. Please note the form is long, and if you need, there is a “Save and Continue” button at the bottom of the page that allows you to save what you have completed
- [Referee Trainee Application](https://usapickleball.org/referee/trainee-application/) - Referee Verified Trainee ApplicationPlease complete the referee trainee application below. Member Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Mobile Phone(Required)Primary Address(Required) City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State or Province Do you have a secondary residence(Required) No Yes
- [Member Survey](https://usapickleball.org/member-survey/) - Your experience matters deeply to us. Member SurveyAs a Challenger or Champion member, your perspective helps shape the future of USA Pickleball’s highest-level programs, benefits, and competitive pathways. We invite you to take about 5 minutes to complete our Member Survey and share your insights. As a token of our appreciation, you’ll be entered to
- [Casual Survey](https://usapickleball.org/casual-survey/) - We’d Love to Hear From You! Casual Member SurveyPlease take a quick 3 minutes to complete our USA Pickleball Member Survey. Your feedback helps us make the sport even more fun, accessible, and rewarding for players at every level. As a thank-you for your time, you’ll be entered to win a Pickleball Prize Pack. We
- [Grow The Game Grant Application](https://usapickleball.org/grants/gtg-application/) - Grow the Game Grant ApplicationThe USA Pickleball Serves Grow the Game Grant will award essential equipment bundles to community organizations and schools that are beginning or maintaining programs and increasing exposure to the sport. The grant application opened on Tuesday, November 18, at 10 am PST and closed on Tuesday, December 16, at 5 pm
- [Host or Manage a Pickleball League](https://usapickleball.org/leagues/management/) - Host or Manage a Pickleball League League Management Interest Form Interested in hosting or managing a league? Tell us a bit about yourself or your facility, and a member of the USA Pickleball team will follow up with next steps. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Address
- [Rulebook Revision Process](https://usapickleball.org/rules/revision-process/) - USA Pickleball Official Rule Book Revision ProcessThe process outlined below will be used for the 2027 Rulebook revision. The process for 2027 introduces additional transparency and opportunities for USA Pickleball member input and comments. The steps below are designed to result in an effective date of January 1, 2027, for the new Rulebook. 1.) Submitting
- [Court Kings USA Pickleball Court Partner](https://usapickleball.org/construction/builders/court-kings/) - USA Pickleball Preferred Court Builder Court Kings USA Pickleball is proud to partner with Court Kings, a premier court surfacing and installation company dedicated to building high-quality pickleball courts nationwide. Known for their precision craftsmanship and start-to-finish consulting approach, Court Kings delivers exceptional results. Their expertly trained crews handle every detail—from surfacing and installation to
- [Junior Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/juniors/) - Junior Pickleball Growing the Next Generation of Pickleball Players Junior and youth pickleball is more than competition, it’s community, confidence, and growth. Designed for players under 18, our junior and youth pickleball programs and tournaments provide a pathway for young athletes to learn, play, and excel in the sport they love. Whether you’re new to
- [Casual Member Sign Up Form](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/member-signup/) - USA Pickleball Ambassador Casual Member SignupPlease complete the form below to join the movement and become a USA Pickleball Member. LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Sector(Required)Ambassador Engagement AreaSelect Engagement AreaNorthSouthEastWestName(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Date of Birth(Required)MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Gender(Required)–Select Gender–MaleFemaleReferred
- [Certified Referee Renewal Application](https://usapickleball.org/referee/renewal-application/) - Certified Referee Renewal ApplicationPlease complete the form below to renew your Certified Referee status. X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Member Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Contact Phone(Required)USA Pickleball Member ID(Required)You can find your Member Number here. Expiration Date of Credential(Required) Month Day Year Primary Address(Required)Residence location for 6 months or more
- [LSI Sports Lighting](https://usapickleball.org/construction/lighting/lsi/) - LSI Sports Lighting An Official Lighting Partner of USA Pickleball USA Pickleball is proud to partner with LSI Sports Lighting as an Official Lighting Partner. LSI provides lighting solutions for both residential and commercial installations that are integral to the game we all love. Our partnership ensures that LSI’s top-tier court lights illuminate the courts
- [Pickletile Court Builder](https://usapickleball.org/construction/builders/pickletile/) - USA Pickleball Preferred Court Builder Pickletile™ PICKLETILE™ is a racquet sports design-build infrastructure company and Preferred Court Builder of USA Pickleball. Through integrated design, engineering, and construction services, the company delivers high-performance facility systems including PICKLEGLASS™, its flagship proprietary acoustic-rated structural glass enclosure and the Official Acoustic Solution of USA Pickleball. Submit Project Request Preferred
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- [Referee Section Leaders Contact Form](https://usapickleball.org/referee/referee-contact/) - Referee Organization Section Leaders Contact FormPlease complete the email form below, and your message will be delivered to the selected contact FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Select Regional Contact(Required)Select OneManaging Director of OfficiatingEastern Section LeaderCentral Section LeaderWestern Section LeaderAtlantic Certified Referee CoordinatorAtlantic Referee Training CoordinatorAtlantic South Certified Referee CoordinatorAtlantic South
- [Franklin Equipment Discount](https://usapickleball.org/educators/franklin-discount/) - Powered by Franklin Sports Request Equipment Discount CodeResources and equipment are key to a successful youth pickleball program. Thanks to our partners at Franklin Sports, YPP users can now receive a special discount on select youth pickleball gear! To get started, simply fill out the interest form below with your program’s information. Once reviewed and
- [Past Tournaments](https://usapickleball.org/past-tournaments/) - Pickleball Tournaments Find Past TournamentsUse the search below to locate tournaments in the past and future. You must enter a search parameter before any results are returned. Search Reset You must click search button to apply your filters
- [Event Operator Guide](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/event-operator-guide/) - Sanctioning A Tournament Event Operator GuideThis Event Operator Guide is intended to be used as a tool to assist tournament directors in the planning of USA Pickleball sanctioned tournaments and certifying leagues. It also provides an easy to follow step by step checklist. Your experienced USA Pickleball staff is available to answer any questions you
- [Certificate of Insurance Request](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/certificate-of-insurance/) - USA Pickleball Sanctioning Certificate of Insurance RequestCertificates of Insurance are issued as proof of insurance coverage to a third party or certificate holder, such as the owner of a tournament venue. USA Pickleball’s insurance does not name the venue itself as an Additional Insured. Tournament Director: please complete all sections of this form to receive
- [USA Pickleball Membership Casual Member Sign Up](https://usapickleball.org/membership/signup/) - USA Pickleball Membership Casual Membership Sign UpPlease complete the form below to create your FREE Casual Membership. Once completed, our team will set up your membership and email your account information in the next few days. If you prefer to sign up for a Challenger or Champion tier membership, please click here. X/TwitterThis field is
- [Participant Accident Insurance Program](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/participant-accident-insurance-program/) - Sanctioning A Tournament Participant Accident Insurance ProgramThe following is a brief outline of coverage provided by the policy and is not intended to change, modify, or alter any policy terms, provisions, conditions, and exclusions. Rev. 10/11/2024 Insurance Agent: USI Insurance Services Policy Term: July 1 to July 1 Policyholder USA Pickleball Association Covered Activities:While actively participating as a
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- [Redirect - USA Pickleball Brand Guide](https://usapickleball.org/media/brand-guide/) - USA Pickleball Brand Guidelines & ResourcesWelcome to the USA Pickleball Brand Guidelines & Resources. This page serves as the central hub for official branding standards, logos, and creative resources across USA Pickleball. Begin with the USA Pickleball Brand Guidelines, which establish the foundation for all communications and marketing materials. From there, explore our Event &
- [Ambassador Media Toolkits](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/toolkits/) - Tournament, Event and Membership ToolkitsBelow you will find media toolkits for promotion of USA Pickleball Events, Tournaments, and Membership. Nationals | Membership | USAP General | GT General Tournament Toolkit USA Pickleball NationalsCommunications Guide Download PDFTicket Flyer Download PDFJuniors Flyer Download PDFWheelchair Flyer Download PDFSocial Media Assets Download ZIP FileMembership promotion MembershipComms Guide Download PDFMembership
- [Referee Training Videos Request](https://usapickleball.org/referee/training-videos-request/) - Start Your Referee Journey Today Request Free Ref Training VideosPlease complete the form below, and we will email you four referee training videos and create a complimentary Casual Membership that grants you access to additional referee content. LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Address(Required) Street Address Address
- [Skill Level Self-Assessment Questionnaire](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/assessment/) - Skill Level Self-Assessment QuestionnaireComplete the Player Skill Level Assessment below to generate your Skill Level score. By taking this quick three to five-minute assessment, you’ll also become a free Casual Member of USA Pickleball! As a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips, strategies, and resources to help you improve your game and stay connected
- [Educator Resource Request Form](https://usapickleball.org/educators/resource-request/) - Youth program provider Request Free ResourcesPlease complete the form below, and we will email you three resource guides and create a complimentary Casual Membership, which will grant you access to additional educator resources. CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City
- [USA Pickleball Photo Galleries and Videos](https://usapickleball.org/galleries/) - Tournament Photo and Video GalleriesFind images and videos from past USA Pickleball tournaments. Nationals | Wheelchair Nationals | Golden Ticket | Serves Media Galleries USA Pickleball NationalsView photos and videos from past USA Pickleball National Championships November 2025 San Diego, CA Event Photo GalleryVideo Recap November 2024 Mesa, AZ Event Photo GalleryVideo Recap November 2023
- [USA Pickleball Internal Support Request](https://usapickleball.org/request/) - USA Pickleball Support RequestsSubmit your request for internal USA Pickleball services. Creative Requests Submit a request for a creative asset $ Website Requests Submit a request for a website update $ MarComms Request Submit a request for marketing or communications $ eComms Request Submit a request for email communications $
- [National Pickleball Month](https://usapickleball.org/national-pickleball-month/) - All Skill Levels. All Communities. All April. National Pickleball Month Every April, communities across the country come together to celebrate the fastest-growing sport in America. Through hundreds of beginner-friendly events hosted by ambassadors, facilities, and community organizers, USA Pickleball turns the entire month into a welcoming, nationwide celebration of the sport we love. Find An
- [Sweepstakes and Promotions](https://usapickleball.org/promos/) - USA Pickleball & Partners Sweepstakes & Promotions USA Pickleball collaborates with partner organizations to offer exciting sweepstakes and promotional opportunities that engage and reward the pickleball community. These partnerships help deliver unique prizes, exclusive experiences, and branded giveaways, all while supporting the growth of the sport and connecting fans with brands that share their passion
- [Pickleball Coach Education and Certification](https://usapickleball.org/coaching/) - Growing the Game Pickleball Coach Education & Certification At USA Pickleball, we are dedicated to helping pickleball coaches our tools and training programs will help you elevate your skills, guide others in improving their game, and make a lasting impact in your community. Together, we’re building a stronger, smarter, and more connected pickleball community—one coach
- [Annual Growth Report](https://usapickleball.org/about/annual-growth-report/) - USA Pickleball Annual Growth ReportsUpdated: Jan. 30, 2026 2025 Report | 2024 Report 2025 Annual Growth Report Places to Play The USA Pickleball court location database, Pickleheads, added over 2,300 new locations in 2025, bringing the total to 18,258 locations nationwide. Total Known Courts The Pickleheads database now includes 82,613 courts, with 14,155 new courts
- [Media](https://usapickleball.org/media/) - Informing the public Media We love engaging with journalists, photographers, podcasters, reporters and all other members of the media. Our media partners are part of a large ecosystem that helps grow the sport of pickleball. Resources Press Tools USA Pickleball Brand Guide Access the USA Pickleball Brand Guide to ensure content aligns with our standards.
- [International Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/international/) - A Global Game International PickleballUSA Pickleball proudly supports the growth of pickleball worldwide through collaboration with international partners, including the Pickleball Federation of the Americas and the Global Pickleball Federation. USA Pickleball is also a founding member of the Pickleball Federation of the Americas. PFA is the Americas continental federation affiliate of the Global Pickleball
- [Volunteer](https://usapickleball.org/volunteer/) - Be Part of the Action Volunteer Volunteering with USA Pickleball is a rewarding way to give back to the sport and help it grow. Whether you’re an experienced player, an enthusiastic fan, or brand new to the game, there’s a place for you on our team. Volunteers play a vital role in creating smooth, enjoyable,
- [Sportsmanship Guide](https://usapickleball.org/sportsmanship-guide/) - USA Pickleball Sportsmanship GuidePickleball was created to be a fun, competitive, and highly social sport. Since its inception, it has embodied an ethic of good sportsmanship that includes respect, fair play, and graciousness in winning and losing. The purpose of this guide is to encourage behaviors that reflect these foundational values. The Official Rules of
- [Concussion Protocol](https://usapickleball.org/concussion/) - USA Pickleball Concussion ProtocolThis concussion protocol applies to pickleball play occurring in any USA Pickleball Sanctioned Event. The Purpose To help safeguard pickleball players by educating them, tournament and event officials, and parents and guardians of players who are minors about concussions Recommending that a pickleball player be removed from play when a concussion is
- [Health and Safety Hub](https://usapickleball.org/health-and-safety-hub/) - USA Pickleball Health & Safety Hub Pickleball is gentler on the body than most other sports. However, like any sport, playing the game carries the risk of injury. Please consider the following pickleball safety tips to minimize your risk and maximize your court time. Tip 1 Court Awareness Tip 2 Pre-Game Prep Court Awareness In
- [Learn to Play Clinic Request](https://usapickleball.org/serves-old/learn-to-play-clinic/) - USA Pickleball Serves Learn to Play Clinic RequestLearn-to-Play pickleball clinics are for any community organization interested in learning pickleball fundamentals, having fun and growing the game. If you are interested in USA Pickleball Serves hosting a free, educational clinic for your group, complete the form below. Please note this is an interest form and does
- [Court Enhancement Request](https://usapickleball.org/serves-old/court-enhancement/) - USA Pickleball Serves Court Enhancement RequestUSA Pickleball Serves is committed to supporting the pickleball community and growing the sport one court at a time. Through relationships with partners and community organizations, we renovate and install pickleball courts across the country. If your community organization is in need of a pickleball court, let us know! If
- [Community Organization Partnership](https://usapickleball.org/serves-old/organization-partnership/) - USA Pickleball Serves Community Organization PartnershipUSA Pickleball Serves is committed to supporting the pickleball community and partnering with community organizations to grow the game. If you are interested in connecting with USA Pickleball Serves and sharing an idea or opportunity for collaboration, complete the form below. Submitted requests will be reviewed within eight (8) weeks.
- [Silent Auction Request](https://usapickleball.org/serves-old/silent-auction-request/) - USA Pickleball Serves Silent Auction RequestUSA Pickleball Serves is committed to promoting the growth of pickleball by supporting community initiatives and fundraising goals through silent auction donations. Please complete and submit the form below to request a silent auction package for your upcoming event. Submitted requests will be reviewed within eight (8) weeks. All requesting
- [USA Pickleball Policies and Documents](https://usapickleball.org/policies/) - USA Pickleball Policies and DocumentsUSA Pickleball Organizational DocsGuideStar Corporate Profile View ProfileAssociation By-Laws View By-LawsConflict of Interest Policy View PolicyGrievance Policy View Policy990 Forms Request 990 FormProvided Upon Request USA Pickleball Play PoliciesBelow are the official policies for athletes participating in USA Pickleball tournaments and sanctioned events. These documents outline our commitment to inclusivity, fairness,
- [Conflict of Interest Policy](https://usapickleball.org/conflict-of-interest/) - USA Pickleball Conflict of Interest Policy To support a culture of strong ethical conduct, protect the integrity of USA Pickleball Association (“USAP”), and ensure that decisions made by individuals affiliated with USAP are made in USAP’s best interests. Policy Statement: USAP is committed to sustaining an ethical organization free from conflicts of interest and perceived
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- [Privacy Policy](https://usapickleball.org/privacy/) - USA Pickleball Privacy PolicyThanks for using USA Pickleball Association (USAP). USA Pickleball Association’s website available at https://www.usapickleball.org/ is owned and operated by USA Pickleball Association (“USA Pickleball,” “USAP” “we” or “us”). As the governing body of the sport of pickleball, USA Pickleball provides information about the sport and various services. The USA Pickleball website offers
- [Careers](https://usapickleball.org/careers/) - Join the Team at USA Pickleball Careers and OpportunitiesAt USA Pickleball, we are passionate about growing the sport we love while fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Our team is made up of driven individuals who share a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation. As the National Governing Body for one of the
- [Contact USA Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/contact/) - Contact Our Team Let’s Talk Pickleball!Pickleball is all about connection and that includes you! Whether you’ve got a question, idea, or just want to say hello, contact us and let’s keep the rally going. Address 8901 E Mountain View Rd #110 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Follow Us FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should
- [Board of Directors](https://usapickleball.org/board/) - USA Pickleball Board MembersThe Board is committed to furthering the growth of pickleball among players of all ages and characteristics. It will continue to provide the infrastructure for the development of the sport through the promulgation of official rules, sponsoring and sanctioning tournaments and clinics, ranking players, communicating with its members via email and newsletters,
- [The History of USA Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/about/) - Our History About USA Pickleball USA Pickleball, the official National Governing Body (NGB) of the sport, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving pickleball’s integrity and driving its growth nationwide. The organization sanctions top tournaments, certifies equipment and facilities, trains referees, and provides educational resources. It also maintains the official rules to ensure fair play
- [USA Pickleball Team](https://usapickleball.org/team/) - Meet the Team USA Pickleball StaffOur team is dedicated to advancing pickleball at every level, from local courts to National Championships. With diverse expertise and a shared passion, we’re proud to lead the way in shaping the future of the fastest-growing sport in America. Mike Nealy Chief Executive Officer Mike’s Bio Mike Nealy is the
- [How to Qualify for Nationals](https://usapickleball.org/qualify/) - National Championships How to Qualify for Nationals Dreaming of competing on pickleball’s biggest stage? The USA Pickleball National Championships, the longest-standing and only National Championships, bring together the very best players from across the country and earning your spot starts with the qualification process. From Golden Ticket Tournaments to sanctioned events, there are multiple pathways
- [Pickleball Player Ratings](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/ratings/) - One number that reflects your playing ability Pickleball Player Ratings Once you’ve established your USA Pickleball Player Skill Level and start playing in more advanced or competitive events, you’ll likely need a pickleball rating. Your rating reflects your current playing ability using results from organized play. Most systems use a scale from 2.0 (beginner) to
- [USA Pickleball Rankings](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/rankings/) - Where you stand based on performance Pickleball Rankings A ranking orders players relative to one another based on performance in tournaments or leagues over a defined time period. Rankings are typically used to determine seeding and can influence qualification for events. They work alongside ratings: while your rating reflects ability, your ranking shows where you
- [Submit a Club](https://usapickleball.org/clubs/submit/) - Pickleball Clubs Submit Pickleball ClubSubmit your pickleball club information below. Your club information will be reviewed and, if approved, added to our club list. LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name of Person Submitting(Required) First Last Email of Submitter(Required) Contact PhoneName of Community or Club(Required)Club Location(Required) City State / Province / Region
- [USA Pickleball Partners](https://usapickleball.org/partners/) - Support USA Pickleball Corporate Partners USA Pickleball Corporate Partners play an important role in helping grow awareness of the sport while enhancing the experience for players, fans, and members nationwide. Through strategic partnerships and promotional collaborations, these organizations help bring events, campaigns, and community initiatives to life. From national tournaments and grassroots programs to digital
- [Become USA Pickleball Partner](https://usapickleball.org/partners/request/) - Support USA Pickleball Become a Partner or SponsorOur partners and sponsors help ensure the success of USA Pickleball. Is your business interested in a USA Pickleball partnership, co-marketing opportunity, event promotion, or sponsorship? If so just complete the form below. FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required) First Last Company Name(Required)Phone(Required)Email(Required)
- [Submit Adaptive Club](https://usapickleball.org/adaptive/submit-adaptive-club/) - Grow Adaptive Pickleball Nationwide Submit Adaptive ProgramWe’re building a national network of adaptive pickleball programs designed for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities and we need your help. If you’re part of an existing program or want to get involved, fill out our short form to be included in a resource we share with USA
- [Pickleball Collegiate Tournament Series](https://usapickleball.org/collegiate/tournaments/) - Compete For Your School Collegiate Series The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Selkirk Sport and USA Pickleball are joining forces to serve and grow college pickleball across the United States. Through a variety of initiatives, these four organizations are bringing their strengths to bear for the benefit
- [Submit Collegiate Club](https://usapickleball.org/collegiate/submit-club/) - Collegiate Clubs Submit Collegiate ClubSubmit your collegiate club information below. Your club information will be reviewed and then added to our collegiate club list located here. InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name of Person Submitting(Required) First Last Email of Submitter(Required) Contact PhoneName of School(Required)Name of Club(Required)Club/School Address(Required) City State /
- [Acoustics](https://usapickleball.org/acoustics/) - Pickleball and Paddle Acoustics & Noise Reduction As pickleball continues to grow and more outdoor courts open nationwide, USA Pickleball is investing in research and innovation to help every community enjoy the sport. Addressing pickleball acoustics is essential to ensuring the game remains accessible and enjoyable for both players and neighbors. To support this, USA
- [Pickleball Clubs](https://usapickleball.org/clubs/) - Play With Others Pickleball Clubs Looking to join a pickleball community near you? The following list provides links to pickleball clubs across the United States and Canada. These clubs bring players together for games, lessons, tournaments, and social events, all centered around the fastest-growing sport in the country. Find A ClubSubmit a Club Join A
- [Pickleball Court Builder](https://usapickleball.org/construction/builders/) - Court Building Partners Pickleball Court Builders As part of our commitment to growing the game of pickleball, USA Pickleball is partnering with industry-leading court builders. Our court building partners provide access to industry-leading court building technology that covers all aspects of the court building process for both commercial and residential customers. Contact a Preferred Court
- [Pickleball Court Shading](https://usapickleball.org/construction/shading/) - USA Shade Preferred Shade Partner Pickleball Court Shading Whether your pickleball facility requires shade to cover the bleachers or the court, USA SHADE can create a shade solution to meet your needs. We can bring our eye for design and attention to detail to your facility next. USA Shade The Preferred Shade Partner of USA
- [Pickleball Court Lighting](https://usapickleball.org/construction/lighting/) - USA Pickleball Pickleball Court Lighting Given the speed of pickleball play, high-quality court lighting is essential for fair and enjoyable competition. USA Pickleball believes that proper lighting enhances ball tracking, reduces eye strain, and ensures consistent playing conditions across the entire court. When planning a pickleball facility, the goal should be to provide the highest
- [Referees & Officiating](https://usapickleball.org/referee/) - Referees and Officiating Become a USA Pickleball Referee USA Pickleball Referees are essential to keeping pickleball fair, safe, and fun. Certified Referees uphold the Official Rulebook, ensure consistent play, and enhance the tournament experience for everyone. As a USA Pickleball Referee, you’ll deepen your knowledge of the game, connect with a nationwide officiating community, and
- [USA Pickleball Ambassadors](https://usapickleball.org/ambassadors/) - Grow the Game Become an Ambassador USA Pickleball ambassadors are passionate volunteers who help grow the sport in their communities by promoting pickleball, supporting new players, and working with local facilities and organizers. Here, you’ll find everything you need to start your journey from the application process and program requirements to training resources and tools
- [Tournament Sanctioning](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/) - Sanction a Tournament Sanction a Pickleball Tournament Sanctioning is USA Pickleball’s official seal of approval, recognizing tournaments that meet standardized rules and requirements. It brings credibility, trust, and visibility while ensuring fairness and player safety. Tournament Directors and players also gain valuable benefits. Apply below to elevate your event today. Sanctioning Application *Must have a
- [Events](https://usapickleball.org/events/) - Tournaments Golden Ticket Golden Ticket Tournaments are your fastest path to the USA Pickleball National Championships, the premier pickleball tournament in the sport. These select qualifiying tournaments, hosted by USA Pickleball and in partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), give amateur players the chance to earn coveted priority registration for Nationals by winning
- [USA Pickleball Membership](https://usapickleball.org/membership/) - Membership Why Be a USAPickleball Member? Becoming a USA Pickleball member means more than joining the fastest growing sport, it means joining a movement. As the National Governing Body in the United States, we’re building a game for all ages and abilities, supporting inclusive play, court growth, and even fueling pickleball’s path to the Olympics.
- [What Is Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/) - Pickleball Fundamentals What Is Pickleball? Pickleball is a paddle sport blending tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court with a slightly lower net. Players use a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball in singles or doubles, with underhand serves and the unique kitchen zone that encourages long, strategic
- [Pickleball Skill Level](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/) - Pickleball Skill Levels What Are Skill Levels? Pickleball is for everyone, from first timers to seasoned pros. To ensure every player finds the right fit on the court, USA Pickleball established the first nationwide, official Skill Level scale in 2005. These levels group players by ability, providing newcomers with a simple way to get started,
- [Adaptive and Wheelchair](https://usapickleball.org/adaptive/) - Get Involved Adaptive & Wheelchair Pickleball Adaptive pickleball is growing fast. USA Pickleball is committed to facilitating a national network of inclusive, accessible pickleball programs that empower and unite players of all abilities. Because Pickleball is for All! TournamentsProgramsFAQs Help Us Grow Adaptive Pickleball NationwideWe’re building a national network of adaptive pickleball programs designed for
- [Officiating Contacts and Organization](https://usapickleball.org/referee/officiating-organization/) - Referees and Officiating Officiating Organization Below you will find officiating contact information for the referees and officials in your areas. Please contact your local officiating representatives if you have questions about officiating. Officiating Team Officiating LeadershipTom Tadler Managing Director of Officiating Email TomGail Scavongelli Eastern Section Leader Email GailVicki Ryan Central Section Leader Email VickiMarsha
- [Pickleball Educator Resources](https://usapickleball.org/educators/) - Educators, Organizers & Youth Programs Pickleball Educator Resources Whether you’re a school, recreation center, community leader, or instructor, USA Pickleball is here to support your efforts to grow the game of pickleball. Our educator and organizer resources make it easy to introduce the sport to players of all ages and skill levels. From equipment grants
- [Referee Resources](https://usapickleball.org/referee/resources/) - Referees and Officiating Referee Resources This is your hub for all current USA Pickleball Referee resources. Here, you’ll find everything you need to succeed on and off the court from the Official Rulebook and Officiating Handbook to training materials, evaluation forms, clinics, and updates on rule changes. Whether you’re a new Verified Trainee or a
- [Tiered Point System (TPS)](https://usapickleball.org/tps/) - Play More. Earn More. Tiered Point System (TPS) The USA Pickleball Tiered Point System (TPS) rewards players and standardizes competition across USA Pickleball sanctioned pickleball tournaments. Whether you’re competing on the court or hosting an event, TPS guarantees fair scoring, transparent rankings, and a consistent path to the sport’s highest levels. TPS for PlayersTPS For
- [USA Pickleball Official Rules](https://usapickleball.org/rules/) - Rules that govern pickleball Official USA Pickleball Rulebook First published in 1984, the Official USA Pickleball Rulebook is the definitive rulebook for the game of pickleball. This rulebook governs how the game of pickleball is played. Updated at the beginning of each year, the Official USA Pickleball Rulebook reflects the latest revisions and clarifications to
- [Grant Programs](https://usapickleball.org/grants/) - Increasing Access to Pickleball Grant Programs USA Pickleball Serves Grant Programs support community organizations and schools that are growing the game of pickleball. Through these programs, we provide two types of grants designed to expand access, enhance pickleball courts, and bring the sport to more players nationwide. Click the buttons below to learn more about
- [Pickleball Court Construction](https://usapickleball.org/construction/) - Pickleball Courts Pickleball Court Construction, Lighting & Shading One of the keys to taking your pickleball game to the next level is having access to a convenient, well-built pickleball court. Whether you’re preparing for serious competition, setting up casual games with friends, or creating a temporary court for an event, knowing the basics will help
- [Skill Level One](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/level-one/) - The Rookies (1.0) Skill Level One New to pickleball? Welcome to the court! At this stage, players are just getting started and learning the absolute basics of the game. With little or no experience, they lean on simple rules and instructions while getting comfortable with the court, scoring, and equipment. Mistakes are part of the
- [Skill Level Four](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/level-four/) - The Smashers (4.0 – 4.5) Skill Level Four Looking to take full control of the court? In this skill level, you’re combining finesse and power, seeing the whole picture, and making quicker, smarter decisions. You can anticipate play, mix in advanced shots, and use strategy to create opportunities against your opponents. 4.0 to 4.5 Skill
- [Skill Level Five](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/level-five/) - The Aces (5.0 – 5.5+) Skill Level Five Dreaming of competing at the highest level? In this skill level, you’ve mastered the full range of shots and strategies, playing with confidence and creativity under pressure. You can adapt seamlessly, solve complex challenges, and showcase pickleball at its very best. 5.0 to 5.5+ Skill Level Five
- [Skill Level Three](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/level-three/) - The Dinkers (3.0 – 3.5) Skill Level Three Want to start shaping the game instead of just keeping the ball in play? In this skill level, you’re developing solid strokes and building a stronger sense of strategy. You can plan rallies, think about shot selection, and start to manage points more intentionally, even if speed
- [Skill Level Two](https://usapickleball.org/skill-level/level-two/) - The Kitchen Cruisers (2.0 – 2.5) Skill Level Two Ready to take the next step? In this skill level, you’re beginning to recognize what’s happening on the court and can perform fundamental skills with some guidance. Consistency and confidence are still growing, but every match helps you sharpen your strokes and play with more purpose.
- [Places to Play](https://usapickleball.org/places-to-play/) - Find Pickleball Courts Places to Play Pickleheads is the official court and game finder of USA Pickleball! USA Pickleball has partnered with Pickleheads, the official court and game finder of USA Pickleball, to make it easier than ever to discover pickleball courts near you. Our ambassadors and members help keep the Pickleheads database up to
- [General Liability Insurance Program](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/insurance/) - Sanctioning A Tournament Tournament InsuranceBelow you will find details on our General Liability Insurance Program and Participant Accident Insurance Program. Rev. 11/25/2024 General Liability Insurance ProgramInsurance Agent: USI Insurance Services Policy Term: July 1 to July 1 Named Insured: USA Pickleball Association Limits of General Liability: $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate
- [Approved Sanctioned Tournament Formats](https://usapickleball.org/sanctioning/formats/) - Sanctioning A Tournament Approved Tournament FormatsThe following provides a guide for what tournament formats can be used for sanctioned tournaments. Sanctioned Tournament Formats Age Determination There are three major age groupings, Juniors (18 and under), Adults (19 & over) and Seniors (50+). A Player’s age for the entire tournament year shall be determined by his/her
- [Collegiate Pickleball Clubs and Programs](https://usapickleball.org/collegiate/) - Get Involved Collegiate Pickleball Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, and college campuses are leading the charge. USA Pickleball is proud to support students, clubs, and universities in building a strong foundation for the future of the game. Expanding the Game Collegiate SeriesUSA Pickleball partners with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP),

## Leagues

- [Picklr Thornton League](https://usapickleball.org/league/picklr-thornton/)
- [TNT SportsPlex League](https://usapickleball.org/league/tnt-sportsplex-league/)
- [Pickle X Club League](https://usapickleball.org/league/pickle-x-club-league/)
- [Play Pickleball Club League](https://usapickleball.org/league/play-pickleball-club/)
- [Hot Shots Pickleball League](https://usapickleball.org/league/hotshots-pickleball-club/)

## Tournaments

- [Pickleball Is Great (PIG) Golden Ticket - Seattle, WA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-is-great-pig-golden-ticket-seattle-2027/)
- [Virginia Spring Classic Golden Ticket - Glen Allen, VA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/virginia-spring-classic-golden-ticket-2027/)
- [NP Golden Ticket - Houston, TX](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-golden-ticket-houston/)
- [The HUB Golden Ticket - Jacksonville, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/the-hub-golden-ticket-jacksonville/)
- [Pickleball Amigos Golden Ticket - St. Louis, MO](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-amigos-golden-ticket-st-louis-2027/)
- [Pickleball Is Great (PIG) Golden Ticket - Dallas, TX](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-is-great-pig-golden-ticket-dallas-2027/)
- [Pacific Northwest Classic Golden Ticket - Bend, OR](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pacific-northwest-classic-golden-ticket-bend/)
- [The HUB Silicon Valley Golden Ticket - Campbell, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/the-hub-golden-ticket-silicon-valley-2027/)
- [LevelUp Pickleball Golden Ticket - Canonsburg, PA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/levelup-pickleball-golden-ticket-canonsburg-2027/)
- [USAP Golden Ticket - Colorado Springs, CO](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-colorado-springs-2027/)
- [USAP Golden Ticket - San Diego, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-san-diego-2027/)
- [USAP Golden Ticket - Opelika, AL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-opelika-2027/)
- [USAP Golden Ticket - Las Vegas, NV](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-las-vegas-2027/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Glendale, AZ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-glendale-az/) - As the opening stop of the 2027 Golden Ticket season, Glendale is where your Path to Nationals begins. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or entering your first tournament, this is your chance to test your game against top regional players, earn TPS points, and secure priority registration for the USA Pickleball National Championships. Start
- [North Sector Winter Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/north-sector-winter-classic/)
- [East Sector Winter Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/east-sector-winter-classic/)
- [West Virginia State Pickleball Championship](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/west-virginia-state-pickleball-championship/)
- [15th Annual East Valley Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/15th-annual-east-valley-tournament/)
- [PB4ALL Fall Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pb4all-fall-classic/)
- [APP Next Kansas City](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-kansas-city/)
- [Humana APP Louisville Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/humana-app-louisville-open/)
- [NP Punta Gorda Fall Classic Powered by Onix](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-punta-gorda-fall-classic-powered-by-onix/)
- [The Picklr Bozeman - Fall Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/the-picklr-bozeman-fall-open/)
- [APP Tour Championships 2026](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-tour-championships-2026/)
- [$$$ Black Friday Championships $$$](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/black-friday-championships/)
- [WPA Carlsbad Indoor](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wpa-carlsbad-indoor/)
- [APP Arizona Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-arizona-open/)
- [APP Detroit Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-detroit-open/) - Tournament Flyer: https://app.pickleballden.com/fileService?id=8fad5f59-f80c-42e0-9f99-aef0edd2d653
- [CRAZY APE BACK AT THE KINGDOM USAP SANCTIONED](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/crazy-ape-back-at-the-kingdom-usap-sanctioned/)
- [CRAZY APE-PRESTON PLAYHOUSE USAP SANCTIONED](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/crazy-ape-preston-playhouse-usap-sanctioned/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Colorado Springs presented by Tradier](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-colorado-springs/) - Thanks to everyone who participated in the Colorado Springs Golden Ticket Event! It was an amazing tournament, and we hope to see you all again next year. Click here to view event photos and watch the recap video below.
- [Pickleball Is Great Golden Ticket - Seattle, WA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/golden-ticket-seattle/) - Golden Ticket Tournaments provide a path for amateur players to play in the USA Pickleball National Championships, the premier tournament in the sport of pickleball. Whether you’re chasing championship glory, the ultimate competitive challenge, or simply unforgettable moments on the court, Golden Ticket Tournaments are where your Nationals journey begins. Golden Ticket Tournaments offer participants
- [APP Overland Park Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-overland-park/) - Thank you for your participation in what’s going to be a wonderful event. Please make sure you read the notes below as you register, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family to come join us at the event. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now via TheAPP.global. First up, and this is an
- [WPA Long Beach Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wpa-long-beach-open/)
- [WPA Los Angeles Championships](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wpa-los-angeles-championships/)
- [USA Pickleball Orange County Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-orange-county-open/)
- [Adirondack Smash Pickleball Tournament-Plattsburgh](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/adirondack-smash-pickleball-tournament-plattsburgh/)
- [Kamikaze Open - Sanctioned by USAP](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/kamikaze-open-sanctioned-by-usap/)
- [Powerball NH State Championships/Senior Games Pickleball Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/powerball-nh-state-championships-senior-games-pickleball-tournament/)
- [APP Columbus Open presented by The James](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-columbus-open-presented-by-the-james/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – St. Louis, MO](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-st-louis-mo/)
- [2027 Kokopelli Klassic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2027-kokopelli-klassic/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – San Diego, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-san-diego-ca/)
- [2026-27 APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships - Las Vegas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-27-app-selkirk-u-s-collegiate-championships/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – Meridian, ID](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-meridian-id/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – Holyoke, MA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-holyoke-ma/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – Webster, TX](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-webster-tx/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – Chattanooga, TN](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-chattanooga-tn/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series – Punta Gorda, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-punta-gorda-fl/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Series - Washington, DC](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-us-collegiate-series-washington-dc/)
- [Adirondack Smash Pickleball Tournament-Long Lake](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/adirondack-smash-pickleball-tournament-long-lake/)
- [11th Annual PebbleCreek Pickleball Club Invitational Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/11th-annual-pebblecreek-pickleball-club-invitational-tournament/)
- [APP Vlasic Classic Cincinnati 2026 - Golden Ticket](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-vlasic-classic/) - Thank you for your participation in what will be a wonderful event. Please make sure you read the notes below as you register, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family to come join us at the event. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now via TheAPP.global. First up, and this is an
- [Beer City Open Golden Ticket - Grand Rapids, MI](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/beer-city-open-golden-ticket-grand-rapids-mi/) - The 2026 Beer City Open will be a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Event. As a Sanctioned Tournament it be following all USA Pickleball Rules, including approved paddles. You will also need to be a member of USA Pickleball to Register.
- [World Pickleball Association Las Vegas Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/world-pickleball-association-las-vegas-open/)
- [2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Open - Golden Ticket Event](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-chicago/)
- [Chico Open Cash Cup](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/chico-open-cash-cup/)
- [Medford Summer Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/medford-summer-classic/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Mesa Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mesa-gt/) - Thank you for your participation in what’s going to be a wonderful event. Please make sure you read the notes below as you register, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family to come join us at the event. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now via TheAPP.global. If you have questions about
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Glendale presented by Vitacost](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-glendale/) - The 2026 Glendale Golden Ticket Event was incredible. Thank you to all the participants who made this tournament so memorable. We are looking forward to seeing the Golden Ticket winners at the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships. RECAP VIDEO
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Tucson, AZ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-tucson-az/)
- [APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier – Mesa, AZ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-collegiate-qualifier-mesa-az/)
- [STYC Pickleball Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/styc-pickleball-open/) - Relax on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, USVI. Book an extended weekend and hang on the beach, do some snorkeling, rent a boat and play lots of Pickleball. We invite you to be a part of Pickleball history in the US Virgin Islands AGAIN! The STYC Pickleball Open was the first Pickleball tournament sanctioned
- [13th Annual Mesa Regal Steve Judy Pickleball Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/13th-annual-mesa-regal-steve-judy-pickleball-tournament/)
- [2026 Pueblo El Mirage Kokopelli Klassic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-pueblo-el-mirage-kokopelli-klassic/)
- [10th Annual PebbleCreek Pickleball Club Invitational Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/10th-annual-pebblecreek-pickleball-club-invitational-tournament/)
- [2026 Pickle Money Ball](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-pickle-money-ball/)
- [Union Park Youth Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/union-park-youth-clinic/)
- [Union Park Youth Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/union-park-youth-clinic-2/)
- [Moon Valley Youth Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/moon-valley-youth-clinic/)
- [Level Up Clinic - Tempe](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/level-up-clinic-tempe/)
- [Beat the Heat Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/beat-the-heat-open/)
- [Arizona High School Pickleball CLUB CUP](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/arizona-high-school-pickleball-club-cup/)
- [NP Arizona Open Powered by Onix](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-arizona-open-powered-by-onix/)
- [Bounce Philly Fall Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/bounce-philly-fall-classic/)
- [The Augusta Amateur Open @ Dink'd Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/the-augusta-amateur-open-dinkd-pickleball/)
- [Games of Texas 2026](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/games-of-texas-2026/)
- [2nd Annual 36-63 Paddle Battle Powered by Pickleball Amigos](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2nd-annual-36-63-paddle-battle-powered-by-pickleball-amigos/)
- [2026 Coachella Valley Grand Prix at Monterey Country Club](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-coachella-valley-grand-prix-at-monterey-country-club/)
- [2026 Coachella Valley Grand Prix Pickleball at Paradise Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-coachella-valley-grand-prix-pickleball-at-paradise-pickleball/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego presented by TRZ Recovery](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-san-diego/) - 2026 San Diego Golden Ticket Recap Video
- [NP Punta Gorda Classic Powered by Onix](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-punta-gorda-classic-powered-by-onix/)
- [NP Boston Classic Powered by Onix](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-boston-classic-powered-by-onix/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Boise presented by Tru Moods](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-boise/) - RECAP VIDEO FACILITY PARTNER
- [Spring Smackdown Pickleball Tournament (Mixed)](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/spring-smackdown-pickleball-tournament-mixed/)
- [World Pickleball Association Los Angeles Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/world-pickleball-association-los-angeles-open/)
- [World Pickleball Association Long Beach Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/world-pickleball-association-long-beach-open/)
- [2026 Maryland Senior Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-maryland-senior-open/)
- [Fairfield Glade Pickleball Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/fairfield-glade-pickleball-classic/)
- [Rock and Roll Round Robin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/rock-and-roll-round-robin/)
- [Minnesota State Pickleball Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/minnesota-state-pickleball-tournament/)
- [Montana State Championship](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/montana-state-championship/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Sacramento, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-sacramento/) - This is a USA Pickleball sanctioned tournament and a Golden Ticket event for the 2026 USAP National Championships, so all players need to have a current USA Pickleball CHALLENGER OR CHAMPION level membership that is active through the end of the tournament to be able to register. You’ll need to include your membership number in
- [HUB SV - Spring Tournament Series](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/hub-sv-spring-tournament-series/)
- [Apex Southern Slam](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/apex-southern-slam/)
- [Dinkster Tour: Sakura Showdown Spring Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/dinkster-tour-sakura-showdown-spring-classic/)
- [PKL Qualifier - Houston](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pkl-qualifier-houston/)
- [APP Next Dallas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-dallas-2/)
- [USA Pickleball Wheelchair National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-wheelchair-national-championships/) - Visit our dedicated 2026 USA Pickleball Wheelchair National Championships page for all the details.
- [NorCal Paddle Battle - March](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/norcal-paddle-battle-march/)
- [US Open Pickleball Championships](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/us-open-pickleball-championships/) - Welcome to the 10th Anniversary of the US Open Pickleball Championships! In April 2026, we mark a decade of unforgettable moments and remarkable growth. What started as an ambitious vision in Naples, Florida, has evolved into the most celebrated event in pickleball—known worldwide as The Biggest Pickleball Party in the World™. Over the last ten
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket -  Opelika presented by Oceanview](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-opelika-al/) - RECAP VIDEO
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Las Vegas presented by Tommy Bahama](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-las-vegas/) - The 2026 Las Vegas Golden Ticket Event was incredible. Thank you to all the participants who made this tournament so memorable. We are looking forward to seeing the Golden Ticket winners at the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships. RECAP VIDEO
- [Dinko de Mayo Golden Ticket - Fenton, MO](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/dinko-de-mayo-golden-ticket-fenton-mo/) - This tournament will utilize both MPC Fenton & MPC Ellisville. Venue information for specific brackets, including start times, will be released approximately 1 week prior to the tournament. A waiting list will be started when a bracket has reached its capacity. Waiting list and bracket sizes may be adjusted. Unpaid teams will be moved to
- [Golden Ticket - Jacksonville, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-jacksonville-fl/) - GOLDEN TICKET BLOCK PARTY Welcome to Five Days of Pickleball Madness: Over 100 Divisions, Endless Golden Ticket Dreams! Ready for five days of pure pickleball magic at The Hub in Jacksonville? We’re talking non-stop action, more divisions than you can count, and your shot at snagging a coveted Golden Ticket to Nationals! Whether you’re an
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Spring Classic, VA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-golden-ticket-spring-classic-va/) - This is a USA Pickleball Sanctioned Tournament. You must be a member of USA Pickleball to sign up. We are continuing our Paddle Raffle with the best paddles on the market! We plan to use all 24 courts at Pouncey Tract. This should allow for large brackets, but keep in mind we have sold out
- [Golden Ticket - Wayne, NJ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/golden-ticket-wayne/) - All players must have a USA Pickleball membership at the Challenger or Champion level. The Challenger level is only $12 and you receive a free sleeve of balls, so it immediately pays for itself. Join or renew at: https://usapickleball.org/ This tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball at the MMP level. Referees will be present for
- [APP Golden Ticket - Midland, MI](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-midland-mi/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Colorado Springs, CO](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-colorado-springs-co/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Newport Beach, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-newport-beach-ca-2/)
- [UTR Golden Ticket - San Francisco, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/utr-golden-ticket-san-francisco-ca/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Greensboro, NC](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-greensboro-nc/)
- [UTR Golden Ticket - St. George, UT](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/utr-golden-ticket-st-george-ut/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Queens, NY](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-queens-ny/)
- [UTR Golden Ticket - Overland Park, KS](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/utr-golden-ticket-overland-park-ks/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Cincinnati, OH](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-cincinnati-oh/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-fort-lauderdale-fl-2/)
- [UTR Golden Ticket - Macon, GA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/utr-golden-ticket-macon-ga/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Sacramento, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-sacramento-ca/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Daytona Beach, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-daytona-beach-fl/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - San Diego, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-san-diego-ca/)
- [USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Mesa, AZ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usap-golden-ticket-mesa-az/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-fort-lauderdale-fl/)
- [UTR Golden Ticket - Robbinsville, NJ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/utr-golden-ticket-robbinsville-nj/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Newport Beach, CA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-newport-beach-ca/)
- [APP Golden Ticket - Rockwall, TX](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-golden-ticket-rockwall-tx/)
- [Round Robin Is It Summer Yet Event](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/round-robin-is-it-summer-yet-event/)
- [TGAPA Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tgapa-clinic/)
- [Old Blue Truck Pickleball Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/old-blue-truck-pickleball-clinic/)
- [CVPC Junior Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/cvpc-junior-clinic/)
- [Bonita Springs Festival and Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/bonita-springs-festival-and-pickleball-party/)
- [Marshfield Boys & Girls Club Pickleball Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/marshfield-boys-girls-club-pickleball-clinic/)
- [Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/meijer-state-games-of-michigan-pickleball-tournament-2026/)
- [NP NorCal Classic Powered by Onix](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-norcal-classic-powered-by-onix/)
- [GTC Women's Spring Showdown](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/gtc-womens-spring-showdown/)
- [2026 Pickleball Palooza](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2026-pickleball-palooza/)
- [Zin 2 Win](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/zin-2-win/)
- [Pacific Northwest Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pacific-northwest-classic/)
- [APP Next San Antonio](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-san-antonio/)
- [APP Next Las Vegas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-las-vegas/)
- [APP Next Houston](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-houston/)
- [APP Next Dallas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-dallas/)
- [APP Next St. Louis](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-st-louis/)
- [APP Next Fort Lauderdale](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-next-fort-lauderdale/)
- [Pickleball Club Sonoma Valley Spring Social](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-club-sonoma-valley-spring-social/)
- [MGM Pickleball Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mgm-pickleball-clinic/)
- [Wauwatosa Rec National Pickleball Month Social](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wauwatosa-rec-national-pickleball-month-social/)
- [Woodbridge Pickleball Club Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/woodbridge-pickleball-club-pickleball-party/)
- [Police and Fire Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/police-and-fire-clinic/)
- [What is Pickleball - Basics 101](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/what-is-pickleball-basics-101/)
- [Covina Picklers Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/covina-picklers-clinic-2/)
- [Spring CPC Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/spring-cpc-party/)
- [Hanover County Virginia Pickleball Month Celebration](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/hanover-county-virginia-pickleball-month-celebration/)
- [Friday Night Lights](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/friday-night-lights/)
- [Agin' Cajuns Crawfish Boil & Pickleball](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/agin-cajuns-crawfish-boil-pickleball/)
- [Patty's Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pattys-pickleball-party/)
- [Pickl'n in the Mountains](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickln-in-the-mountains/)
- [VA Central District Celebration](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/va-central-district-celebration/)
- [Pickleball Party - Hampton Bays](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-party-hampton-bays/)
- [Welcome to CVPC Wisconsin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/welcome-to-cvpc-wisconsin/)
- [The Beal Deal - NPM kickoff](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/the-beal-deal-npm-kickoff/)
- [MMP Advanced Group](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mmp-advanced-group/)
- [Covina Picklers Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/covina-picklers-clinic/)
- [Pickleball Clinic - DC](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-clinic-dc/)
- [NPM MEGA Fiesta](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-mega-fiesta/)
- [NPM Kickoff Party - Wichita](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-kickoff-party-wichita/)
- [NPM Round Robin Celebration  - Whippany NJ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-round-robin-celebration-whippany-nj/)
- [Cassville Middle School Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/cassville-middle-school-pickleball-party/)
- [April Showers - Alabama](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/april-showers-alabama/)
- [MMP Intermediate Scramble](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mmp-intermediate-scramble/)
- [Queen of Courts - Wichita](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/queen-of-courts-wichita/)
- [Paddle Party at Picklr Danvers](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/paddle-party-at-picklr-danvers/)
- [Queen of Courts - Kansas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/queen-of-courts-kansas/)
- [Rio Grande Winery Round Robin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/rio-grande-winery-round-robin/)
- [Pennsylvania Open Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pennsylvania-open-pickleball-party/)
- [Boro Pickleball Celebrates NPM](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/boro-pickleball-celebrates-npm/)
- [Center Court Pickleball 101](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/center-court-pickleball-101/)
- [Chelsea Senior Center Easter Round Robin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/chelsea-senior-center-easter-round-robin/)
- [Harbor Royale Fun Mixed Doubles Play](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/harbor-royale-fun-mixed-doubles-play/)
- [National Pickleball Month Celebration](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/national-pickleball-month-celebration/)
- [Spring Break Compass Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/spring-break-compass-pickleball-party/)
- [Kitchen Sink Mixer at Picklr Danvers](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/kitchen-sink-mixer-at-picklr-danvers/)
- [ProShot EHT Pickleball Social](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/proshot-eht-pickleball-social/)
- [Lynch Sports Camp Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/lynch-sports-camp-open/)
- [Learn to Play at Moonswing Denver](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/learn-to-play-at-moonswing-denver/)
- [Wellington Learn to Play Free Clinic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wellington-learn-to-play-free-clinic/)
- [Beginners Clinic - Plainview NY](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/beginners-clinic-plainview-ny/)
- [Learn to Play Clinic - Antigo, Wisconsin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/learn-to-play-clinic-antigo-wisconsin/)
- [Seacost Coaching Event](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/seacost-coaching-event/)
- [NPM Celebration - Newbury Park](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-celebration-newbury-park/)
- [Monterey Peninsula College Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/monterey-peninsula-college-tournament/)
- [Queen of the Courts -Kansas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/queen-of-the-courts-kansas/)
- [DCPC Welcome Event](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/dcpc-welcome-event/)
- [Southshore Falls Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/southshore-falls-pickleball-party/)
- [Junior Pickleball & Pizza Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/junior-pickleball-pizza-party/)
- [Pickles and Pizza - Chapel Hill](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickles-and-pizza-chapel-hill/)
- [Just Dink It Night at The Picklr Danvers](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/just-dink-it-night-at-the-picklr-danvers/)
- [Santa Rosa New Player Coffee and Donuts](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/santa-rosa-new-player-coffee-and-donuts/)
- [Pickleball Party at Boys and Girls Club - Kingsport TN](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-party-at-boys-and-girls-club-kingsport-tn/)
- [Learn to Play Denver - VOLO](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/learn-to-play-denver-volo/)
- [Junior Pickleball Party - NJ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/junior-pickleball-party-nj/)
- [Pickleball to the Rescue - Georgia](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-to-the-rescue-georgia/)
- [Green Ridge Round Robin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/green-ridge-round-robin/)
- [Beginner Clinic - Greenridge](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/beginner-clinic-greenridge/)
- [NPM Queen of the Courts - Kansas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-queen-of-the-courts-kansas/)
- [Mason City Spring Fling](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mason-city-spring-fling/)
- [Thomasville Dinkers DUPR Round Robin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/thomasville-dinkers-dupr-round-robin/)
- [Pickleball and Pizza](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-and-pizza/)
- [Round Robin and Open House](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/round-robin-and-open-house/)
- [National Pickleball Crown of the Courts](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/national-pickleball-crown-of-the-courts/)
- [JDPC Pickleball Party](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/jdpc-pickleball-party/)
- [Pickleball for Child Abuse Prevention Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-for-child-abuse-prevention-tournament/)
- [Eau Gallie Intermediate Mixed Doubles Invitational](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/eau-gallie-intermediate-mixed-doubles-invitational/)
- [MN Drop Shot Pickleball Olympics](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mn-drop-shot-pickleball-olympics/)
- [Wine County Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wine-county-classic/)
- [Wacky Pickleball Party - NY](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/wacky-pickleball-party-ny/)
- [NPM - Wrap up party; Wichita](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-wrap-up-party-wichita/)
- [Crazy 8's Round Robin - TN](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/crazy-8s-round-robin-tn/)
- [In a Picklr Round Robin - Danvers MA](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/in-a-picklr-round-robin-danvers-ma/)
- [Net Gains at The Picklr Danvers](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/net-gains-at-the-picklr-danvers/)
- [NPM Queen of Courts - Kansas](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/npm-queen-of-courts-kansas/)
- [OAW Indoor Sports Complex round robin](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/oaw-indoor-sports-complex-round-robin/)
- [Beginners Clinic - Kinston Community Center](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/beginners-clinic-kinston-community-center/)
- [GPCA Pickleball Social](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/gpca-pickleball-social/)
- [The Pennsylvania Open](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/the-pennsylvania-open/)
- [Junior Round Robin - Kettington, OH](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/junior-round-robin-kettington-oh/)
- [Sheriff's Showdown](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/sheriffs-showdown/)
- [LBI 2026 Pickleball by the Beach Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/lbi-2026-pickleball-by-the-beach-tournament/)
- [Mama Loves Pickleball Powered by WinBy2](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/mama-loves-pickleball-powered-by-winby2/)
- [Ballers Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/ballers-mixed-doubles-pickleball-tournament/)
- [Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/armory-pickleball-mlk-tournament/)
- [Take Aim Series - February](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/take-aim-series-february/)
- [Take Aim Series - January](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/take-aim-series-january/)
- [USA Pickleball "Warm-Up" Series #6 @ParkFit Athletic Club by PIG](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-warm-up-series-6-parkfit-athletic-club-by-pig/)
- [USA Pickleball "Warm-Up" Series #5 @SideOut Tsunami Pickleball Center by PIG](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-warm-up-series-5-sideout-tsunami-pickleball-center-by-pig/)
- [Florida Pro-Am Circuit - Stop 3](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/florida-pro-am-circuit-stop-3/) - The Florida Pro Circuit Third stop at Miami Fairgrounds, bringing together amateurs and pros alike for Florida’s premier pro-am series. Hosted by All Florida Pickleball. voted the best tournament directors in Florida, this event is built around one promise: pickleball done right. Amateur Divisions Experience tournament play the way it should be — no taped
- [Florida-Pro Am Circuit - Stop 2](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/florida-pro-am-circuit-stop-2/) - The Florida Pro Circuit launches its inaugural stop at Bardmoor Pickleball Club, bringing together amateurs and pros alike for Florida’s premier pro-am series. Hosted by All Florida Pickleball — voted the best tournament directors in Florida, this event is built around one promise: pickleball done right.
- [Pickleball Showdown at Pickleball Kingdom](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/pickleball-showdown-at-pickleball-kingdom/) - Welcome to Pickleball Showdown! This tournament will be held at the awesome venue of Pickleball Kingdom in Hamilton NJ which features 14 indoor dedicated pickleball courts! There will be singles, doubles, and mixed with skill levels ranging from 3.0-4.5+ with prize money for the 4.5+ divisions. Total prize money depends on total number of entrants
- [Harlem Pickleball Classic](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/harlem-pickleball-classic/)
- [25th Annual All City Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/25th-annual-all-city-tournament/)
- [USA Pickleball "Warm-Up" Series #4](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-warm-up-series-4/)
- [Florida-Pro Am Circuit - Stop 1](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/florida-pro-am-circuit-stop-1/) - Florida Pro-Am Circuit – Stop 1 | Nov 14–16, 2025 📍 Bardmoor Pickleball Club – Seminole, FL The Florida Pro Circuit is here — Florida’s premier pro-am tour, built around one promise: pickleball done right. Use code ALLFLORIDA5 to save on your registration Here’s what makes the Florida Pro Circuit different: Affordable entries — Only $35
- [USA Pickleball Warm Up Series](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/usa-pickleball-warm-up-series/)
- [Yakima Apple Fest 2025](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/yakima-apple-fest-2025/)
- [World of Pickleball – Eau Claire – $5,000](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/world-of-pickleball-eau-claire-5000/)
- [World of Pickleball – Houston – $2,000](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/world-of-pickleball-houston-2000/) - Entry fee rises every 50 sign-ups; get in early! USAP Sanctioned: Must be a USAP member - NOW ONLY $12! USAP Tiered Point System applied to this tournament, gain points towards qualifying for USA Nationals!
- [NP Punta Gorda Winter Classic Powered by Onix](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/np-punta-gorda-winter-classic-powered-by-onix/) - Event Days & Times Saturday - Gender Doubles Sunday - Mixed Doubles We will not have the exact bracket start times until after registration closes. DUPR ratings will be used to determine bracket placements. Scores will be uploaded to DUPR.
- [2025 USA Pickleball National Championships](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/2025-usa-pickleball-national-championships/) - The 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships will be held November 15-23, 2025 in San Diego at the Barnes Tennis Center. Spectator tickets are available for purchase here. View more details on Pro, Wheelchair and Junior Divisions registration here.
- [New England Pickleball Championships](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/new-england-pickleball-championships/) - The New England Pickleball Association is conducting the New England Pickleball Championships on October 9th through the 12th at four different indoor facilities in New England. All four facilities are within 45 minutes of each other. The NEPA is still looking to become a Golden Ticket Event for 2026 Nationals and is looking for USA
- [Take AIM Series - Melbourne, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/take-aim-series-melbourne-fl/) - Join us for a chance to compete in the Men's & Women's Singles, Men's & Women's Doubles or Mixed Doubles Divisions. This tournament is open to all players and all levels. SCHEDULE: Day 1 - Mixed Doubles Day 2 - Women's & Men's Doubles Day 3 - Single's Events and Playoffs
- [Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/gulf-coast-paddle-and-racket-battle/) - FORMAT: USA Pickleball Sanctioned Tournament Guidelines AGE Divisions 18plus | 50plus Official Tournament Ball: DIADEM
- [YMCA National Pickleball Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/ymca-national-pickleball-tournament/) - Details - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MZoQkCPJ61W8knQ9GLY_pVmkJqYTf4qN/view
- [Take AIM Series](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/take-aim-series/) - Join us for a chance to compete in the Men's & Women's Singles, Men's & Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles or Adaptive Pickleball Divisions. This tournament is open to all players and all levels. SCHEDULE: Day 1 - Singles Events Day 2 - Women's & Men's Doubles Day 3 - Singles & Mixed Doubles Events and
- [Take AIM Series – Melbourne, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/take-aim-series-melbourne-fl-2/) - Join us for a chance to compete in the Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles or Mixed Doubles Divisions. This tournament is open to all players and all levels. SCHEDULE: Day 1 – Mixed Doubles Day 2 – Women’s & Men’s Doubles Day 3 – Single’s Events and Playoffs
- [APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier – Boise, ID](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-collegiate-qualifier-boise-id/)
- [APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier - Overland Park, KS](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-collegiate-qualifier-overland-park-ks/)
- [APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier – Cape Coral, FL](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-collegiate-qualifier-cape-coral-fl/)
- [APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier - Webster, TX](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-collegiate-qualifier-webster-tx/)
- [APP Selkirk Collegiate Qualifier – Hamilton, NJ](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-collegiate-qualifier-hamilton-nj/)
- [APP Selkirk U.S. Collegiate Championships](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/app-selkirk-u-s-collegiate-championships/)
- [US Pickleball Showdown – Multi State Fundraiser](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/us-pickleball-showdown-multi-state-fundraiser/)
- [YMCA Southern Regional Tournament](https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/ymca-southern-regional-tournament/)