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Stay informed with the latest updates from USA Pickleball Organization in our USAP News category. We dive into the hottest news shaking up the courts across the nation. From thrilling tournament results and rising stars to groundbreaking initiatives and community events, stay tuned for all the excitement and developments propelling pickleball to new heights. Get ready for an action-packed report on everything USA Pickleball.

Founded in 1984 as the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), USA Pickleball has a long history of promoting and supporting the sport, focusing on tournament organization, player development, and advocacy at all levels.

Latest News

Golden Ticket Glory: California Pickleball Championships 2025 Set to Draw Top Amateur Talent

USAP Sonam Hozer -
The California Pickleball Championships, part of the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket series, will take place from June 25 to June 29, 2025, at The HUB Pickleball Club in Campbell, California. Gold medalists at this indoor event will earn a...

Nationals Qualifier: Colorado Springs Golden Ticket Pickleball Tournament

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Colorado Springs Golden Ticket Pickleball Tournament: USA Pickleball, the national group in charge of the sport, is hosting its first-ever Golden Ticket Tournament from Wednesday, July 9, to Sunday, July 13, in Colorado Springs. This event gives amateur players...

USA Pickleball Scores Big with THRIVE: New Wellness Partnership Energizes Fast-Growing Sport

USAP Birendra Singh -
USA Pickleball Scores Big with THRIVE: Le-Vel, the company known for its THRIVE health products, has officially partnered with USA Pickleball, the national group in charge of the fast-growing sport. The new partnership started at the Golden Ticket Tournament...

Black Ace LG Pickleball Paddle Makes Triumphant Return to USA Pickleball’s Approved List After Surprise Reversal

USAP Sonam Hozer -
The 11mm Black Ace LG pickleball paddle by ProKennex is once again officially approved for use in all USA Pickleball events. On June 3, 2025, USA Pickleball reversed its earlier decision to delist the paddle, confirming it passed all...

USA Pickleball Lights Up Pickleball Courts Nationwide with Game-Changing Musco Partnership

USAP Sonam Hozer -
USA Pickleball Lights Up Courts: USA Pickleball has announced a new partnership with Musco Sports Lighting to improve lighting at pickleball courts across the country. The goal is to make courts safer and more usable by providing better lighting...

Greensboro Scores Big With Inaugural USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament—2 Million Dollar Boost and National Spotlight

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Greensboro’s USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament: Greensboro held its first-ever pickleball tournament over the weekend. The event, called the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament, took place at the Greensboro Complex. It also served as a qualifier for the USA...

Greensboro Scores Big as USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament Draws Huge Crowd

USAP Sonam Hozer -
USA Pickleball Tournament in Greensboro: The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament will start on Wednesday at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is the city’s first major pickleball event and is expected to attract thousands of...

St. George Open Offers Pickleball Players a Golden Ticket Shot at Pickleball National Championships

USAP Sonam Hozer -
The UTR Sports: St. George Open, a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event, will take place at the Little Valley Pickleball Complex in St. George, Utah, from May 28 to June 1, 2025. This outdoor tournament gives players a chance...

Greensboro’s USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament Launches Race to Pickleball National Championships

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Greensboro Golden Ticket Showdown: Top pickleball players from around the country will gather at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in North Carolina for the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament from May 28 to June 1, 2025. This event is one of...

USA Pickleball Ignites Midwest College Craze as Pickleball Courts and Youth Players Surge

USAP Sonam Hozer -
USA Pickleball Midwest College Tournament: Pickleball is growing fast across the Midwest, with many new courts and events popping up in the region. One example is the St. Louis Regional Collegiate Pickleball Tournament, held on April 5, 2025, at Arch...

USA Pickleball Introduces Free Toolkit to Jumpstart Youth Programs Nationwide

USAP Sonam Hozer -
USA Pickleball Unveils Free Toolkit: USA Pickleball has announced that its Youth Pickleball Provider (YPP) resource center is now free for all members. The digital toolkit is designed to help anyone teaching kids ages 8 to 18 learn and enjoy...

USA Pickleball Greenlights Ripple V2 Paddle—Older Models Face July 2025 Ban

USAP Sonam Hozer -
USA Pickleball Greenlights Ripple V2 Paddle: USA Pickleball has announced that the Ripple V2 paddle from Ronbus Corporation has officially met all testing rules and is fully approved for use. This update comes after earlier versions failed certification. All earlier...

USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Showdown: Midwest Pickleball Players Battle for National Championship Dreams in Overland Park

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Pickleball Players Battle for National Championship: More than 145 pickleball players from across the country gathered in Overland Park, Kansas, this week for the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament. The 5-day event, held at Serv, featured over 200 matches...

USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament Set to Ignite Greensboro—Thousands Expected, Millions at Stake

USAP Sonam Hozer -
The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament is coming to Greensboro, North Carolina, from May 28 to June 1, 2025. It will be held at the First Horizon Coliseum Special Events Center and is expected to bring in 1,200 to...

Unusual ‘The Drone Attack’ Pickleball Paddle Approved: Is This Bold Design the Future of Pickleball?

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Drone Attack Pickleball Paddle: A new paddle called “The Drone Attack” is drawing attention in the pickleball community. Approved by USA Pickleball, the paddle—also known as “The Paddle Professional” by its maker, The Paddle—has an unusual shape that stands out...

Greensboro Scores Big: “Tournament Town” Lands Major Pickleball Golden Ticket Event, Promising 2 Million Dollar Boost

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Greensboro Pickleball Tournament: Greensboro, North Carolina, will host its first major pickleball event from Wednesday, May 28, to Sunday, June 1, 2025. The city’s Special Events Center will hold a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament, a key qualifier for...

USA Pickleball Courts Shine Brighter as LSI Industries Renews Game-Changing Lighting Partnership

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Pickleball Court Lighting Systems: LSI Industries has renewed its role as the Official Lighting Sponsor of USA Pickleball. The company, based in the United States, announced the continued partnership to support the growing sport with advanced lighting that improves...

Pickleball Billy’s Jail Stint Sparks Outcry and Pleas for Peace in The Villages

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Pickleball Billy’s Jail Stint Sparks Outcry: William Leonard Hartig, also known as “Pickleball Billy,” is currently in jail on trespassing charges. The 78-year-old, a well-known USA Pickleball ambassador in The Villages, Florida, was arrested after being caught crossing onto...

Caribbean Pickleball Paradise: Sandals and Beaches Resorts Team Up with USA Pickleball for Unmatched Fun!

USAP Sonam Hozer -
Caribbean Pickleball Paradise: Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have been named the “Official All-Inclusive Resorts” of USA Pickleball, the sport’s national governing body. The partnership will bring more courts, better equipment, official coaches, and special events to the resorts...

Paddle Power Struggle: JOOLA and USA Pickleball’s Legal Battle Intensifies

USAP Sonam Hozer -
JOOLA Gen3 Paddle Lawsuit: The legal battle between paddle maker JOOLA and USA Pickleball has entered its second year. The lawsuit centers on JOOLA’s Gen3 paddle, which USA Pickleball decertified in 2024. Both sides are accusing each other of misconduct...
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