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WHY PICKLEBALL?

An Introductory Guide to Pickleball The fun sport with the funny name

Prepared by Dave Whitefield USA Pickleball Association Ambassador for the Greater Carson City Area

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Let’s Play Pickleball

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Pickleball Fun Facts & Figures

• Invented in 1965 – Bainbridge Island, WA
• Growth of 9.7% in the last 3 years *
• Over 3.3 million total players *
• ~20% are 65+ *
• Youth participation increasing rapidly
• Players from tennis, table tennis, racquetball

* Data source ‐ SFIA (Sports & Fitness Industry Association) Pickleball Participation Report 2019

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The “Five P’s” of Pickleball

• 1. People with
• 2. Purpose and
• 3. Passion for
• 4. Pickleball equals
• 5. Profit for the community

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Pickleball’s Economic Impact

• Naples, Florida – just one example:

– U.S. Open in 2016 brought in over $2.5 million of direct impact with 800 players over 5 days – 2019 had 1,300 players from 42 states, played over 7 days – Pickleball contributed 5% of the 2018 Naples CVB’s budget – Jack Wert, executive director of the Naples CVB:

• “Pickleball came at the right time. It’s a growing sport, and we’ve

made a long‐term commitment.”

• “Pickleball has become a pleasant surprise, how much it’s been

embraced by the community. We’ve got multiple events each year… which is why it’s good to make a long‐term investment.”

• “Pickleball is a people magnet… it has changed our city…”

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Pickleball’s Economic Impact (continued)

• St. George, Utah – an example closer to home:

– Huntsman World Senior Games 2019:

• 33 sports, pickleball among the top 3 in participants
• 11,000+ athletes from all 50 states, and many from 81

different nations

• Over 1,000 athletes in pickleball alone
• $16 million in direct economic impact
• The economic impact equals that of 2,628,950 Little

Caesars pizzas. Stacked one on top of each other, they would reach 41 miles into the sky.

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Pickleball Health & Social Benefits

• Strengthens Muscles
• Boosts cardiovascular health
• Reduces stress – improves mood & mental health
• Helps maintain weight goals – burns calories
• Enhances brain function
• Improves balance & agility
• Great family sport – easy and fun for all ages
• Fun way to make new friends and…
• Have more fun!

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School & After School Programs

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Enjoyed by all ages

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Can be played for life!

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Local Pickleball Information

• Over 600 players in Northern Nevada
• ~300 members in Truckee Meadows Pickleball Club
• Carson City MAC has 12 beautiful indoor courts
• CC Parks & Rec has allocated 3 tennis courts at Mills Park for

conversion to 10 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts.

• Conversion is a joint effort between Parks & Rec and volunteers

from the Greater Carson City area.

• Local players have raised over $12,000 for this project
• Courts will be available for youth, families & retirees, free of charge
• Mills Park Master Plan is up for revision this year
• Will include plans for a world class Pickleball Complex:

– Could be built in stages to control costs – Ultimate goal is a facility capable of holding regional and perhaps national tournaments (24+ courts)

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Pickleball Court

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Pickleball Complex Example

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Actual Pickleball Complex

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Remember the “Five P’s”

• 1. People with
• 2. Purpose and
• 3. Passion for
• 4. Pickleball equals
• 5. Profit for the community

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THANK YOU!

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