By Irene Fraties

This month we have articles from several people who describe their introduction to pickleball and their subsequent addiction to the sport.  That's an old story, I suppose, to anyone who has played the game for any length of time.  Yet it's always fascinating to hear that sense of excitement, the feeling of great fun, and the inevitable description of the wonderful people that one meets in this game.

Add to that the willingness of so many players to spread the word, teach others and volunteer incredible amounts of time, energy and sometimes even their own money to grow the game.  I can't say that I've ever personally seen this kind of almost universal reaction to any other sport or movement.  Have you?

Sometimes I feel that we can accomplish any goal we set for the sport.  With a new year just around the corner maybe it's time to think about just what it is we do see for pickleball in the future.   And what it will take to get us there.   Your USAPA Board is working on the development of a 5 year plan with an eye to addressing some of the questions that go along with future planning.  What areas do you see as important to the future of pickleball?  Drop me a line and share your thoughts.

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