FROM THE USAPA
2016 USAPA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On February 24, I had
the honor of being a
guest speaker at the 89th
Annual Club Managers
Association of America’s
(CMAA) World Conference
in San Diego, California.
The event attracted over
3,000 people from all over
the United States and
abroad. Attendees included
general managers, club
managers, controllers,
grounds professionals, golf
professionals and various
board members.
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
David Jordan
VP & AMBASSADOR CHAIR
Jack Thomas
SECRETARY
Laura Patterson
TREASURER
Darryl Noble
BOARD MEMBERS
(COMMITTEES)
LEGAL COUNSEL, GRIEVANCE
Phil Mortenson
COMMUNICATIONS
*Bob Nibarger
RATINGS
Chris Thomas
TOURNAMENTS
*Lenny Chimino
RULES
Dennis Dacey
GRANTS
*Ray Pereyra
TRAINING CHAIRS
Lynn and Linda Laymon
MEMBERSHIP
*Charles Batt
NON-VOTING
BOARD MEMBER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mark Friedenberg
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Justin Maloof
* new board members
This was an excellent
opportunity to share a little
about the USAPA, our role as the sport’s governing body and how
pickleball can in fact be a tremendous benefit to clubs and facilities.
In addition to giving the live presentation, the PowerPoint slides
were made available to all conference attendees via the event web
application.
JUSTIN MALOOF
While attending the conference, it was clearly evident that
pickleball continues to be a hot topic and it was a pleasure
hearing from individuals from all over the U.S. who shared what
the addition of pickleball has meant to their club or facility. Many
shared their experiences of rapid participant growth and the need
for additional courts. Others simply wanted information on how
to start a program. Pickleball is truly gaining momentum. While we
hear every day how the sport is providing individuals with social
and health benefits, it’s always great hearing how the game is also
making an economic impact in all parts of the country.
The CMAA is a tremendous organization. USAPA ambassadors
looking for new pickleball opportunities in their area should
reach out to clubs and see if there’s mutual interest in exploring a
pickleball endeavor at the facility. Together, the USAPA and CMAA
have the ability to further broaden the exposure of this great sport
and introduce thousands more to the game we love.
MARCH 2016 |
MAGAZINE
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