I just got back from the USAPA Pickleball Ambassador’s Retreat held down in Port St. Lucie, Florida where I spent all week with 250 other ambassadors from all over the country attending seminars, sharing ideas especially on getting dedicated pickleball courts, discussing different issues we all face and
In or Out?
I know one of the most frustrating things when playing pickleball for many people are line calls. This in part is because you don’t have control of the call even though you may have a better view of the call
Life is change…
When I first started Monmouth Area Pickleball, I had 2 objectives. The first objective was to provide much-needed resources to the area for everyone whether you were a seasoned veteran or were just starting pickleball to learn and grow. The
2018 – Tournament Rulebook update
The USAPA recently released a 2018 revised set of tournament rules. These rules go into effect on January 31, 2018 From the USAPA… We are pleased to present the 2018 USAPA\IFP Official Tournament Rulebook! This revised rulebook has been 2 years
A response is requested – Pro
Kim Smith is trying to get Sarah Ansboury to come to Monmouth County in May to give lessons, clinics and/or academies. In order to do this though, we need you to complete a short survey to gauge interest in the
Volunteerism
Happy 2018! I hope everyone had a healthy and happy holiday. With the start of the new year, it’s a great time to reevaluate priorities and make positive changes in your life as well as how you impact those around
Pickleball Anarchy
Part of being in any community is a shared sense of the rules and what’s right. On the court, we are all governed by a set of rules that make pickleball fun and engaging. Yet off the court, many of
Fort Monmouth – Big Changes for January Schedule
Fort Monmouth has been offering pickleball for over 3 years and originally only had a small group of players. 2017 has seen tremendous growth and we now estimate between 400-600 pickleball players in and around Monmouth County. With this growth,
Pickleball National Championships on TV
For those that missed the live streaming of the 2017 National Championships, you have another chance. There will be a 2-hour special of this years USAPA National Championships on CBS Sports Network today (12/23-1 pm – 3 pm EST).
Onix To Release New Balls
I know that a lot of people are upset that USAPA is dropping Onix Pure 2 and Onix indoor pickleballs from the approved list at the end of January, but fear not. Onix is releasing a new ball on December