FROM THE USAPA
Pickleball
for ALL
USAPA JUNIOR WEB PAGE COMING
BY BOB NIBARGER – USAPA COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
T
he USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) announced in June
that a new media production is coming later this year. The
launch will feature a new web page designed for and created by
juniors. The new slogan is “Pickleball for All” and will feature
news and information focusing on our nation’s pickleball youth.
Pickleball juniors will submit articles, photographs and human
interest stories as they learn and participate in pickleball.
The USAPA has assembled a blue ribbon advisory committee
to include:
• USAPA Florida District Ambassador Jim Ludwig
• Kyle Yates (21) - 2016 U.S. Open Men’s Doubles Pro
Champion, 3-Time 19+ National Champion
• Sarah Ansboury - 2016 U.S. Open Women’s Doubles Pro,
2015 Nationals Open Doubles Gold
• Stephanie Lane - 2015 Nationals Mixed Doubles 19+
Champion
• Josh and Rodney Grubbs - Pickleball Rocks
• LeEllen Lane (14) - Gold Medal 19+ at the USAPA Regional
at Mobile, Alabama
• Kyle Klein - USAPA Ambassador and newest member to the
USAPA Juniors Committee
• Bob Nibarger - USAPA Communications Chair
In addition to the web page, the USAPA will promote
pickleball using Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and a variety of
social media used by kids. •
JULY/AUGUST 2016 |
MAGAZINE
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