Qualifying for Nationals – 2023 Edition
The process of qualifying (and registering) for USAP National Championships has changed (yet again) so I feel like I have…
Inaugural Diamond Amateur Championships
I had the wonderful opportunity of competing in the first ever USA Pickleball Diamond Amateur Championships in Pictona earlier this…
Types of USA Pickleball Sanctioned Events
First of all, there are many tournaments that are not sanctioned by USA Pickleball that are amazing and fun. Here…
Looking Up a Player
Someone I don't know asked me to play in tournament with them. Now what? Besides googling the person's name or…
Will This Tournament Affect My Rating?
Many players wonder how certain tournaments will impact their pickleball player ratings. Well, it depends on the tournament and it…
Qualifying for Nationals – 2022 Edition
Several friends have been asking me what tournaments they should compete in this year in order to qualify for the…
December 2021: Holiday Edition
The December newsletter talks about the 2021 USA Pickleball National Championships and the stellar results from our friends. There were…
The National Championship Series
You might recall the article I wrote a few months ago about qualifying for nationals. A lot has changed since…
USA Pickleball Member Discounts
Did you know that as a member of USA Pickleball you are eligible for all sorts of member discounts? This…
Registration for Nationals Opens August 1
General public registration for the 2021 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships officially opens on August 1. Golden ticket holders (there…