FROM THE USAPA
FROM THE USAPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
USAPA ANNOUNCES NEW STORE AND APPAREL LINE
Agreement with Pickleball Central Brings USAPA-Licensed Merchandise to the Public
As part of our continuing effort to establish and grow USAPA ’ s image and brand in the eyes of the public , I am pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with pickleball retailer Pickleball Central , which will be our official supplier of USAPA-licensed apparel and merchandise . Pickleball players can select from a full complement
JUSTIN MALOOF of men ’ s , women ’ s and junior apparel items and other branded merchandise . The agreement does not include hard-good products such as paddles or balls .
The Pickleball Central agreement continues our strategy of establishing strategic partnerships with entities that share our vision for growing pickleball and keeping the USAPA mission at the forefront of everything we do for our members and the sport in general . As a company with a stellar reputation within our sport , Pickleball Central is the perfect partner for us . As USAPA continues to expand its overall reach and integration with our Regional tournaments and Professional Pickleball Federation ( PPF ) events , there could not be a more appropriate time for us to launch our full-scale retail initiative and elevate our brand to new heights . Pickleball Central will be instrumental in providing quality USAPA merchandise and exceptional customer service to USAPA members and the pickleball community at large .
Over the past five years , Pickleball Central and USAPA have had a successful , longstanding relationship as they have provided storage and fulfillment solutions for the successful USAPA portable net program . This new apparel partnership allows Pickleball Central to leverage its offerings as a leading sports brand and collaborate with the world ’ s premiere pickleball organization .
“ Pickleball Central is devoted to the sport of pickleball and excited about growing our partnership with the USAPA . We look forward to offering top-quality USAPA-branded apparel and exclusive product offering at USAPAstore . com . We will provide USAPAstore . com customers the highest customer service experience possible ,” said Anna Copley , partner at Pickleball Central . “ Everything we do is geared toward growing the sport and serving the pickleball community .”
The new USAPA online store is now live . Shop today at : usapastore . com .
2016 USAPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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
GRANTS Ray Pereyra
TRAINING CHAIRS Vacant
NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mark Friedenberg
STAFF
Executive Director , Justin Maloof Managing Director of Competition , Christine Barksdale Business Manager , Linda Gartlan
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