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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 Court Partnership to Quiet the Sport’s Biggest Challenge
USA Pickleball Court Innovation Partnership: USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball in the United States, announced a new partnership with PICKLETILE™, naming the company the Preferred Court Builder and Official Noise Reduction Partner. The collaboration will help...
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USA Pickleball Serves Up Game-Changing Grants, Bringing Pickleball to 300,000 New Players Nationwide
USA Pickleball Grow the Game Grants: USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable branch of USA Pickleball, has awarded its second round of Grow the Game grants to 54 schools, community groups, and recreation programs across the United States. The grants...
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USA Pickleball Unveils 2026 Golden Ticket Schedule—New Cities, Bigger Stakes, Direct Path to Nationals
2026 Golden Ticket Tournament Schedule: USA Pickleball has released the official Golden Ticket schedule for the 2026 season, giving amateur players across the country a direct chance to qualify for the USA Pickleball National Championships. The National Championships, the...
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USA Pickleball Teams Up With RSPA to Revolutionize Coaching Nationwide—What This Means for the Sport’s Future
USA Pickleball Teams Up With RSPA: USA Pickleball has announced a new partnership with the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), making RSPA its official coaching partner. The agreement will bring RSPA’s pickleball certification program into USA Pickleball’s education system...
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From Local Courts to Nationals: How Johnson and Falliaux’s Unlikely Partnership Won Gold—and Changed Their Lives
Johnson and Falliaux Pickleball Nationals Quest: Sam Johnson and Dan Falliaux of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, earned a spot at the USA Pickleball National Championships after winning gold in men’s doubles at a Golden Ticket tournament held July 9–13 in...
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Game Changer: Major Partnership Supercharges College Pickleball With National Series, Big Prizes, and Unmatched Support
College Pickleball Expansion Initiative: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Selkirk Sport, and USA Pickleball have teamed up to expand pickleball at colleges across the United States. Their joint effort will...
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Age Is No Match: Ken Sawer and Kathleen Fors Defy Odds, Qualify for Pickleball Nationals at 80
Ken Sawer and Kathleen Fors: Ken Sawer, 80, and Kathleen Fors, 77, recently earned a trip to the USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego after competing in a Golden Ticket tournament in Colorado Springs on July 12. The...
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Race for Spots Begins: Priority Registration Opens for 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego
2025 USA Pickleball National Championships Registration: Priority registration is now open for the 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships, taking place from November 15 to 23 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California. Golden Ticket holders and eligible...
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USA Pickleball Slashes Membership Costs and Unlocks New Perks—Here’s What Players Need to Know
USA Pickleball Membership Updates: USA Pickleball has launched a new membership structure aimed at making the sport more affordable and inclusive. The updated Challenger and Champion membership tiers are now active, giving players more opportunities to compete and contribute...
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USA Pickleball Invests in Court Projects for Oregon and Massachusetts
USA Pickleball Community Court Grants: USA Pickleball, the sport’s national governing body, has given two $50,000 “Play It Forward” grants to help build and improve pickleball courts in Eugene, Oregon, and South Hadley, Massachusetts. The grants will support large...