History

• Pickleball is a combination of ping pong, badminton, and tennis 

• Pickleball was first started in 1965 

• Started by two dads to be a family activity 

• Bainbridge Island, Washington 

• Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US 

• As of 2022, 4.8 million people play pickleball

• Pro teams: 

  • Major League Pickleball (MLP) 

  • Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) 

  • National Pickleball League (NLP) 50+ players 

• Team owners include: Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Myles Garrett, LeBron James, Michael Phelps, Michael B. Jordan, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria 

The Game

• All ages can play the game; men, women, children 

  • Top women’s player is 17 

  • Top men’s player is 25 

• Games can be played inside or outside 

• Generally played with four people but can play singles with only two 

• If one team doesn’t score any points . . . . it’s called a pickle! 

Physical Benefits of Pickleball

• EXERCISE 

• BUILD MUSCLE 

• WEIGHT LOSS 

• CARDIOVASCULAR 

• FLEXIBILITY 

• BALANCE 

• BRAIN 

• HEALTH 

• MEMORY 

Other Benefits of Pickleball

• SOCIAL 

• FUN 

• COMPETITION 

• FRIENDSHIPS 

• YEAR-ROUND 

• LIFE CHANGING 

Pickleball is more than just a sport; it is a lifestyle. It’s about being active, making friends, and challenging yourself both physically and mentally. It’s a game that brings people together and creates lifelong memories. See you on the courts!