USA Pickleball Association

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

May 13, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$452,245

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Equipment: the usapa provides affordable net systems to quickly set up venues to play the game of pickleball. Net systems are sold to individuals and resellers.

Activity 3

Membership education and information rulebook: the usapa has adopted the rules of the international federation of pickleball (ifp). The ifp, as the governing body of international pickleball, formulates and interprets all rules of the sport. The purpose of the rulebook is to provide pickleball players with the rules necessary for organized league and tournament play. Some sections of these rules are designed to be used only for the conduct of sanctioned tournaments. Ambassadors: ambassadors promote the sport of pickleball and the usapa in their local area that they have chosen to represent. At-large ambassadors are travelers that promote the sport. The usapa and regional directors help ambassadors with promotional material, forums, and training. Ambassadors may be individuals or couples working as a team. The main prerequisite is a love of the game and the desire to share our game with others of all ages. In 2012, the usapa had 590 ambassadors in 49 states, 7 canadian provinces and one in mexico. Grants: the usapa grant program provides promotional funds to subsidize training programs for schools, community centers, ymcas, churches, other local venues, organizations or groups who are beginners and do not belong to a pickleball club or other organized group. In 2012, approximately 19,000 went towards these types of programs. Applicants must be usapa members age 18 and older. Training programs must observe all usapa rules and conditions. Membership: the usa pickleball association (usapa) was organized to promote the growth and development of pickleball, not only on a national but an international level. This organization provides players and members with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials. The usapa is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The organization is committed to further the growth of pickleball among players of all ages. It will continue to provide the infrastructure for the development of the sport through promulgation of official rules, sponsoring and sanctioning tournaments and clinics, ranking players, communicating with its members via e-mail and newsletters, training of all levels of players, and otherwise promoting pickleball. Membership plans are available for individuals, juniors and families. In 2012, total active memberships exceeded 4,000.

Filer

EIN

20-3557068