​GUIDANCE FROM USAPA ON SAFELY RETURNING TO PICKLEBALL PLAY:
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AS OF JUNE 1, SOUTHEAST CLARKE PARK WILL BE OPEN FOR PICKLEBALL. BRING YOUR OWN BALLS. BETWEEN GAMES WAIT OUTSIDE THE FENCE.

March 26-29, 2020 is your chance to see the pros play somewhat locally and for free! Go here.
2021 PICKLED PEACH CLASSIC HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ALL THIS UNCERTAINTY.
Mission Statement: To foster Pickleball in the greater Athens area, by educating the community about  Pickleball  and assisting the local government to improve public Pickleball facilities.

did you know?

  • Pickleball is now the fastest growing sport both locally and statewide, and for the last 15 years, the fastest growing sport in America.
  • The sport is especially favored by seniors but is being played by people of all ages. (The youngest 5.0 player was 12 yrs. old when he reached that rank.)
  • The Athens Area Pickleball Association (AAPA) began with just six interested people in 2013.
  • As the governing and organizing body for pickleball play in the Athens area, AAPA promotes the sport as well as works with schools, community centers, and others to give back to the community.
  • There are now more than 300 pickleball players in the Athens area. AAPA has seen an annualized growth of >58% from 2015–2019. 
“We relocated to Athens from out of state. The primary factor  in our decision was an established and vibrant pickleball community.“ Katherine W.

   

  • Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department has done an amazing job of meeting our need for places to play. Beginning with three indoor courts at Thomas Lay Park just four years ago, Leisure Services now provides six indoor courts, ten courts shared with tennis, and a beautiful six court pickleball only facility at Southeast Clarke Park. The university’s Ramsey Center and some local churches have also provided courts to our many pickleball enthusiasts. 
  • Athens is recognized as one of the top places in Georgia for Pickleball. Our purpose is to promote, encourage, teach, and play Pickleball in the Athens Area. Everyone is welcome!  ​

You are needed

  • Please Join/Renew our Athens Area Pickleball Association. You will be helping us supply the balls you play with and the nets you use, and you'll be joining a great group of Pickleballers. 
  • First timers get a great T-shirt. All members get a vote at our general meetings and the combination to our storage lockers at the outdoor parks. It's $25.00 a year per person or $40 per couple.