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Pickleball Forward Foundation

The Pickleball Forward Foundation promotes youth engagement in pickleball through accessible programs, providing needs-based scholarships to families. Their mission is to foster community, health, and fun through the sport of pickleball.

Middle School Pickleball League - Summer 2026(Rising 6-8 graders) 🗓️ 8 sessions throughout Aug 2026 (Thu evenings &amp; Sat mornings)⏰ Thu 6-8pm* | Sat 9-11am📍 <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvmczt3VyWRd3BUj7" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">4th Ave Beach Pickleball Courts</a> Head Coach: AJ Jansuy Ready to level up? Come join other middle schoolers (graduating 5th graders included!) at the Middle School Pickleball League this summer! Sign up for the August cohort: 8 sessions of pickleball designed for rising 6-8 graders who want to get better and have a blast doing it. *Dates and times:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, Aug 1 (9&ndash;11 AM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Thursday, Aug 6 (6&ndash;8 PM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, Aug 8 (9&ndash;11 AM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Thursday, Aug 13 (6&ndash;8 PM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, Aug 15 (9&ndash;11 AM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Thursday, Aug 20 (5-7 PM, note earlier time)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Saturday, Aug 22 (9&ndash;11 AM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Thursday, Aug 27 (5-7 PM, note earlier time)</li></ul> This isn&#39;t just open play. It&#39;s a structured, coach-led league that splits each session into 45 minutes of focused skill work and 75 minutes of real league competition &mdash; so players aren&#39;t just playing games, they&#39;re getting better at them. Every session, players rotate partners, rack up matches, and build the kind of game-awareness that makes a real difference on the court. What your player will work on: Serve and return pressure, third-shot drops and drives, transition and reset play, doubles strategy and communication, lobs and overheads, court positioning, and more. The curriculum is progressive &mdash; each session builds on the last. What makes this league different: We&#39;ve built the culture intentionally. Paddle taps after every match. Positive partner communication. Respect toward coaches and fellow players. The best youth leagues are competitive and respectful, energetic and safe. After every session, coaches will send a recap email directly to parents with updates on what skills were covered and how your player is progressing. You&#39;ll always know what&#39;s happening on the court. ⚠️ Spots are limited, so advanced registration is required. In the event that the minimum number of registrations is not met, we may cancel the program and provide a full refund. Please review the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13c_luYwUMDYRGPDs5-cYDTK-lEGTESP1/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Liability Waiver</a>. Registrations and T-shirts are not tax-deductible. Donations to the Pickleball Forward Foundation for its charitable programs are tax-deductible and you will receive a donation receipt. Pickleball Forward Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN: 39-2722367 About Coach AJ Jansuy Coach AJ is the in-house pickleball coach at 4thAveBeach in Seattle &amp; PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor WA, along with the top rated Seattle pickleball coach on the TeachMeTo app. With over 17 years of playing experience and competitive play earlier in his pickleball career, AJ has focused on coaching and tournament directing over the last few years. In his own words, &ldquo;I get more joy seeing my students develop and improve their game than winning tournaments.&rdquo;

Middle School Pickleball League - Summer

All proceeds go toward the Youth Pickleball Access Fund and are non-refundable. The Youth Pickleball Access Fund provides needs-based scholarship waivers to eligible families in our after-school and summer programs. Pickleball Forward Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN: 39-2722367 Youth Pickleball Charity Tournament&nbsp;(Grades 3-6)📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026⏰ 9:15 AM &ndash; 1:00 PM📍 Bitter Lake Pickleball Courts (13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133) Come join us for a fun-filled morning of pickleball!&nbsp; Whether you&#39;re a seasoned player or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the game, test your skills, and make new friends in a welcoming and fun environment. Players will compete in a doubles tournament format with multiple matches throughout the morning, starting with round robins and culminating in a single-elimination bracket. We will divide players into skill-based brackets. No partner? No problem! We can help match you with a partner, just tell us during registration. If you do already have a partner, include their name during registration, and make sure they register as well! ⚠️ Spots are limited, so advanced registration is required to secure your place in the tournament. Please review the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13c_luYwUMDYRGPDs5-cYDTK-lEGTESP1/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Liability Waiver</a>. In the event of rain or other unforeseen circumstances, the tournament may be rescheduled or cancelled. All proceeds go toward the Youth Pickleball Access Fund and are non-refundable. Registrations and T-shirts are not tax-deductible. Donations are tax-deductible and you will receive a donation receipt. We look forward to seeing everyone on the courts!

Youth Pickleball Charity Tournament (Spring 2026)

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