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🥒🎾 Pickleball

❤️ Why We Love Pickleball: Pickleball is an exciting, engaging sport that is easy for beginners yet challenging for pros. It encourages friendly competition and team spirit, yet also rewards individual skill. It’s a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, ideal for individuals of all ages or families looking for a fun activity. Its simplicity enhances social bonding and promotes a delightful mix of physical exercise and mental strategy. We adore the inclusivity, excitement, and community formed around pickleball!

⏳ Pickleball History

  • 1965: Invention of pickleball on Bainbridge Island, Washington by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum.
  • 1970s: Steady growth of pickleball’s popularity across the United States and Canada; formation of a pickleball corporation in 1972; first known pickleball tournament at South Center Athletic Club in Tukwila, Washington, in 1975.
  • 1984: Establishment of the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), marking a significant milestone in pickleball history.
  • 1990s: Continual growth in popularity across North America with over 1,000 courts built; first inclusion of pickleball in the Huntsman World Senior Games in 1997; introduction of the first pickleball paddles made of lightweight composite materials.
  • 2000s: Expansion of pickleball’s presence internationally, reaching countries like India, Spain, and the United Kingdom; estimated 100,000 players actively involved in the sport by the end of the decade.
  • 2010s: Rapid growth in popularity, attracting mainstream media attention and increased investment in the sport with over 2 million participants in youth and school programs, and over 15,000 pickleball courts in the United States in 2019.
  • 2020s: Continued growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic; surged in popularity as a means of staying active during lockdowns and restrictions.
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