USAP vs. UPA‑A Rules: Why Two Rulebooks Are Creating Growing Pains in Pickleball
The launch of the UPA‑A (United Pickleball Association of America) rulebook marks a new chapter in professional pickleball—but it also…
2026 USA Pickleball Rule Updates
The 2026 updates to the official USA Pickleball rulebook focus on improving clarity to support consistent rule enforcement, addressing past…
Qualifying for Nationals – 2025 Edition
Now that the USA Pickleball regional tournaments are no longer a thing and there is no Diamond Amateur Championship path…
Qualifying for Nationals – 2024 Edition
USA Pickleball has once again restructured how you qualify for USA Pickleball Nationals. Based on the most recent update, it…
Pickleball Tournament Formats
With USA Pickleball National Championships just around the corner, there has been much speculation (and apprehension) among players about what…
Code Violations and Penalties
There's nothing scarier than being forfeited due to a rule that you weren't even aware of... Here are some important…
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…