From the Los Angeles Times: "The sport of pickleball has been around for nearly 60 years but grew in popularity during the pandemic. Although it’s played on an adapted tennis court, some neighbors will say it’s not as quiet as its 'sister' sport, tennis.
L.A. Times investigative reporter Connor Sheets joined us to explain how the noise generated from this pastime is serving up some irritability in communities located close to the courts." Watch the video report here. Ten years ago padel, disc golf and pickleball might have been mistaken for arcade games but today they are among a group of emerging sports that are gathering popularity.
As the ongoing power struggle in padel has demonstrated, though, the professionalization of these games can result in a tussle for control akin to a sporting civil war. With broadcasters and sponsors increasingly willing to invest in these disciplines, there are a number of stakeholders keen to position themselves as the overarching arbiter, whether they be global governing bodies, independent tours or institutional investors. A number of these sports also have aspirations of pushing past their modest beginnings and gaining global recognition by featuring at future editions of multi-sport events. In most cases, that goal requires becoming a member of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), which in itself can be a lengthy process. With that in mind, SportsPro takes a look at the current state of play in some of the world’s fastest-growing sports, the organizations seeking to move them forward, and how some disputes could potentially be resolved. Read the report here.
Interested individuals are encouraged to refer to the Pickleball Canada website for more information on the organization, including the current By-Laws and Policies. This is an interim appointment followed by formal nomination for election to the Board of Directors for a two (2) year term at the May 31, 2022 Annual Meeting.
Please email the Pickleball Canada President, Karen Rust at [email protected] for more information or to express your interest in filling this important role for Pickleball Canada. Your Expression of Interest should include a resumé of your credentials outlining education, employment background and experience with sport organizations. The resumé should also highlight any additional skills or competencies that will contribute to the effective leadership and governance of Pickleball Canada. Pickleball Canada Organization (PCO), a not-for-profit organization, was established in 2009 to further the advancement of pickleball at the national level. As the National Sport Organization for pickleball in Canada, PCO is responsible to govern all aspects of the sport in Canada, and to enable the growth of the sport for all ages, both recreational and competitive. Membership within PCO has nearly quadrupled since 2017, to over 28,000. For more information, see https://pickleballcanada.org/ According to USA Pickleball "The Sports and Fitness Industry Association has made it official in its latest trends report: pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country. Over the past two years, participation is up 39%, including an increase of more than 20% from 2019 to 2020 when the pandemic helped drive the sport’s appeal."
Listen to a conversation between SportsTravel Executive Editor & Publisher Jason Gewirtz and Stu Upson, CEO of USAP, as they discuss what has accounted for the sport’s growth in popularity, when venues will catch up with demand, what the event landscape looks like and what the biggest threats may be to the continued power of pickleball to gain new followers and fans. Among the topics featured in this discussion:
After months of planning, the Vancouver Park Board and the Vancouver Pickleball Association will turn several tennis courts into pop-up pickleball courts, although they did not specify a timeline. Read the full report from CBC here.
"How the struggle for control of a Gulf Island's racquet racket led to a local organized revolt" Read the full article "The Pickleball Coup", from the pen of Ben Mussett, in the Capital Daily here.
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