2025 NEWS: We are doubling the APP Tour event calendar in 2025, featuring nearly 50 world-class competitions. We're continuing our commitment to growing pickleball for pro and amateur players, making a stronger investment in player development initiatives, & increasing national TV exposure. Read more⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Xp47Iv #APPTour #APPFamily #Pickleball
Association of Pickleball Players
Sports Teams and Clubs
Chicago, Illinois 3,415 followers
An inside look at the world of pickleball from the APP Tour — The World's First, The World's Best.
About us
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) provides opportunities for pickleball players of all ages and skill levels—professionals, amateurs and recreational—to compete in world-class pickleball events for the opportunity to win prize money and be seen on internationally televised broadcasts. The APP was founded in 2019 and operates the first and only tour fully and officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball. In 2023, it held 19 events across the country and supported five international tournaments. The APP prides itself on developing the next generation of pickleball champions through its APP Next Gen Series, the APP Next Gen National Team and other youth initiatives.
- Website
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https://theapp.global
External link for Association of Pickleball Players
- Industry
- Sports Teams and Clubs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Sports, Pickleball, Events, Sponsorship, Broadcast, Merchandise, Sports Events, Livestream, Athletes, Professional athletes, Amateur athletes, and Sport
Locations
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Primary
303 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Employees at Association of Pickleball Players
Updates
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For #CancerAwarenessMonth, we’re featuring osteosarcoma & thyroid cancer survivor Leng Businelle, who credits pickleball for her renewed sense of purpose. 🙏
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We hosted our first-ever regional qualifier event for the 2025 APP U.S. Collegiate Championships over the weekend in Glendale, AZ. Congratulations to Grand Canyon University for taking home the top spot, and to all our teams who participated!
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🚨 DATE CHANGE 🚨 The 2024 APP Fort Lauderdale Open will now be held January 15-19, 2025 at The Fort. The APP U.S. Collegiate Southeast Qualifier, the APP Next Gen, & APP Next Gen II tournaments will run as scheduled in December. More info ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4dpDidf #APPTour
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We are so excited to come to Columbus, OH for the APP Women's Open presented by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute! Check out 10 things you should know ahead of the event. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g4bsgDKH Pickleball With a Purpose! I Greater Columbus Sports Commission
APP Women's Open - Pickleball Tournament Oct. 4-6
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We're proud to announce the Victoria’s Secret & Co. Dream Big Summit — a discussion with women leaders on becoming an advocate for yourself in all aspects of your life. It will take place at the APP Women's Open pres. by The James. Find out more in the comments. ⤵️
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Now's your chance to compete in APP Dallas Open in October! Registration closes for amateur players on Sept. 28. Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4enYqkY Read on for more from the APP in this week's newsletter. ⤵️
Last Chance For APP Dallas Open Registration
Association of Pickleball Players on LinkedIn
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Mari Humberg is not your typical professional athlete. 🎥 Watch the full episode of AARP Pickleball Stories with Deborah Lew 👉 https://lnkd.in/gD4B9UuR
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“You need to come home now, you have leukemia.” Tennis player Chris MacDougall's life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with cancer. Following his diagnosis, Chris started playing pickleball and quickly immersed himself in the community. He discovered that pickleball provided a sense of support and friendship that he'd never found anywhere else. 📝 Read More:
New Perspective
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We’re proud to welcome longtime APP Tour pro Kyle Yates as a High Performance Co-Director of the APP Academy and APP Touring Pro Program at the Fort. Find out more from the APP in this week's newsletter. ⤵️ #APPTour #APPFamily #Pickleball
Kyle Yates Joins APP as High Performance Co-Director
Association of Pickleball Players on LinkedIn