| Pickleball in Australia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Governing body | Pickleball Australia Association |
| Nickname(s) | PAA |
| First played | 2010 |
| Registered players | 16,729 As of 5 February 2025[update][1] |
| Clubs | 267 |
Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis,[2] was invented in the United States in 1965, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Labeled the fastest growing sport in the United States since 2021, the sport is rapidly gaining popularity in Australia.[3]
In September 2024 AusPlay, a report issued by Australia's Clearinghouse for Sport, in coordination with the Australian Sports Commission, found that as of June 2024 over 92,000 Australians had played the sport in the previous year.[4] Trilogy Funds, the title sponsor for the 2024 Australian pickleball championships, declared pickleball as, "Australia's fastest growing sport".[5]
- ^ "Who Are Pickleball Australia". PickleballAus.org. Pickleball Australia Association. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "The Essential Rules of Pickleball: A Quick Overview". Team Pickleball. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ McMahon, Neil (January 14, 2023). "'It's a bit addictive': why the sport of pickleball is surging in Australia". theage.com.au. The Age. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "AUSPLAY RESULTS - from July 2023 onwards". clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Australian Sports Commission. Archived from the original on February 11, 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ Larkin, Mitch (September 3, 2024). "Australia's fastest growing sport – Pickleball". trilogyfunds.com.au. Trilogy Funds. Archived from the original on October 31, 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.