Pickleball Australia Team Selection Panel: Pickleball Australia has announced its first Representative Team Selection Panel to guide national team selections and boost the country’s performance in global competitions. The panel’s first task will be to select Australia’s 12-player squad for the 2025 Pickleball World Cup in the United States.
Panel Members and Roles
The newly formed panel includes Aaron Blitz, Julie Campbell, and Mark Taylor as individual members, Jens Lang as an independent member, and Mike Newell as Team Australia coach. Kaden Hensel will serve as the non-voting chair. All members were chosen based on meeting strict selection criteria.
First Assignment: 2025 Pickleball World Cup
The panel will choose six Open players and six Senior players to represent Australia against more than 50 countries at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup. This will mark Australia’s debut in the prestigious international event.
Acknowledgment of Applicants
Pickleball Australia expressed gratitude to everyone who applied for a place on the panel, acknowledging the interest and support from the pickleball community.
Event Significance
This panel marks a major step toward strengthening Australia’s competitive edge in pickleball. By selecting a well-balanced team, the organisation aims to secure strong results and establish a lasting presence on the world stage.
News in Brief: Pickleball Australia Team Selection Panel
Pickleball Australia has appointed its first Representative Team Selection Panel, including Aaron Blitz, Julie Campbell, Mark Taylor, Jens Lang, Mike Newell, and chair Kaden Hensel. Their first duty is selecting Australia’s 12-player squad for the 2025 Pickleball World Cup in the USA, marking the country’s first appearance in the event.
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