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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.
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USA Pickleball Unveils Game-Changing Shade Partnership to Keep Players Safe and Cool
USA Pickleball Court Shade Partnership: USA Pickleball has announced a new partnership with USA SHADE, a company known for designing custom shade structures. The goal of this partnership is to improve outdoor pickleball courts by making them safer and...
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Discover Pickleball: Oak Bluffs Hosts Welcoming Clinic for First-Time Players on August 12
Oak Bluffs Pickleball Beginner Clinic: A beginner-friendly pickleball clinic titled “Intro to Pickleball” will be held on August 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The event, organized by Matthew Malowski,...
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Oak Bluffs Hosts Thrilling Intermediate Pickleball Round Robin—Are You Ready to Compete?
Oak Bluffs Intermediate Pickleball Event: The Intermediate Round Robin pickleball event is set to take place on August 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The event will be held at...
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Phoenix Kids Invited: Moon Valley Youth Pickleball Clinic Promises Fun, Skills, and Community This August
Moon Valley Youth Pickleball Clinic: The Moon Valley Youth Clinic will take place on August 9, 2025, at 151 West Moon Valley Drive in Phoenix, Arizona. The event, organized by Marti Monti, is open for youth participants and is...
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Senior Athletes Gear Up for High-Stakes Pickleball Showdown at 2025 New Hampshire Games
New Hampshire Senior Games Pickleball Tournament: The 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games Pickleball Tournament will take place from August 9 to 11 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. This USA Pickleball MMP Sanctioned event is open only to...
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LBI 2025 Pickleball Tournament Unveils New Rules—Are You Ready to Compete Indoors?
LBI 2025 Pickleball Tournament Rules: The 2025 LBI Pickleball by the Beach Tournament will take place at The Picklr Manahawkin–LBI, located at 205 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050. This USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament features seven indoor courts and...
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USA Pickleball Unites with Europe to Set Global Referee Standards—Is Olympic Inclusion Next?
USA Pickleball Global Referee Standards: USA Pickleball and the European Pickleball Federation have announced a new agreement to create one shared standard for referee training and certification. This partnership aims to align officiating practices between the United States and...
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USA Pickleball Unveils Game-Changing Rally Scoring—Will It Revolutionize the Sport?
USA Pickleball Rally Scoring Update: USA Pickleball will start allowing rally scoring in 2025 for some events, giving tournament directors new options for how games are played. This move is seen as a big change in the sport, though...
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Power Paddles Out: USA Pickleball Unveils Game-Changing Ban for 2025 Tournaments
USA Pickleball Paddle Ban 2025: Several popular pickleball paddles will no longer be allowed in official tournaments starting July 1, 2025. USA Pickleball has announced that these paddles failed a new test called the paddle/ball coefficient of restitution, which...
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From Bedridden to National Champion: How Pickleball Transformed Lisa Lee-Bruns’s Life
Lisa Lee-Bruns Pickleball Comeback Story: Lisa Lee-Bruns, a 53-year-old auditor from Louisville, Kentucky, has qualified for the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships. After facing a major health crisis, she turned her life around through pickleball. She competed at a...