USA Pickleball Launches Charitable Arm

USA Pickleball has launched the organization’s official charitable arm, “USA Pickleball Serves,” as National Pickleball Month will be celebrated in April.

In conjunction with the announcement and beginning of National Pickleball Month in April, USA Pickleball will host an introductory clinic at Arizona Athletic Grounds for over 120 local students on April 2, the day before the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament in Mesa, followed by several exhibition matches with professional players.

“It is our pleasure to launch the charitable branch of USA Pickleball,” said Mike Nealy, USA Pickleball chief executive officer. “This is an opportunity to serve communities around the country on and off the court. USA Pickleball Serves is a platform for the pickleball community to rally together and implement change through promoting, teaching, and growing the sport.”

USA Pickleball Serves’ mission will be to make a positive national impact through the sport by supporting community initiatives like court enhancements, educational youth programming and inclusive play.

“Through USA Pickleball Serves there are countless opportunities to be a game that gives back,” said Brenda Puga, USA Pickleball director of community relations. “Pickleball is for everyone and this initiative allows us to promote the sport of pickleball and connect with communities by hosting clinics, enhancing courts and more.”