What is the USAPA?

From the USAPA Website:

Mission

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 with official rules, tournaments, rankings, and promotional materials.

The USAPA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. It is governed by a talented Board of Directors, most of who chair one of the important committees of this organization.

The Board is committed to further the growth of pickleball among players of all ages and characteristics. 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.

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The USAPA is represented locally by Ambassadors.  Again, from the USAPA website:

Ambassadors are volunteers who have pledged to promote the sport of pickleball and the USAPA in the local area they have applied to represent. They may be individuals or couples, or a group of ambassadors working together as a team. The main prerequisite is a love of the sport and the desire to share our game with others of all ages. Some full-time RV’ers are Ambassadors ‘at large’ who promote our sport during their travels.

Hendersonville and its surrounding area has several Ambassadors:

Asheville — Rick Ezrol 828-683-9641 Leicester NC
Asheville — JoAnnah Michael 828-778-1382 Asheville NC
Brevard — John Jessen 704-460-3946 Brevard NC
Brevard — Deb Richter 828-877-2543 Brevard NC
Hendersonville — Paul Aaron 828-891-9931 Hendersonville NC
Lake Lure — Michele Puchala 321-652-7099 Lake Lure NC

Feel free to contact any of us with any questions or suggestions.