South Australia is experiencing the same rapid growth in Pickleball that is being experienced globally. Developing sustainable affiliations with a range of clubs, venues and other service providers is key to our ability to keep pace with this growth and to meet the increasing demands of both new and experienced players. Affiliation with Pickleball South Australia provides opportunities for organisations with an interest in Pickleball to be part of this growth through affiliation in one of the following categories.
Affiliated Clubs - a group of people who share an interest in playing or supporting pickleball and are a not-for-profit incorporated association or club
Affiliated Venues - venues that have the appropriate facilities to provide pickleball playing opportunities but are not developing a pickleball club membership base.
Affiliated Businesses - Private businesses and sole traders providing pickleball playing sessions and/or support services such as coaching services or equipment.
Pickleball South Australia offers the following general benefits to our affiliates as well as other specific benefits depending on the nature of the affiliation:
- Inclusion of Affiliate details on the Pickleball SA website, content on Pickleball SA social media, in communications and in other promotional materials
- Pickleball SA individual members are covered by personal accident insurance when playing in sessions organised by an Affiliate
- Provision of loan equipment for local competitions and development events
- Support for Pickleball Open Days with advice, equipment and coaches / experienced players to support the event
- Access to published material to support players, officials and coaches
- Updates on pickleball growth and changes and access to pickleball statistics
- Access to expertise for all aspects of Pickleball
More information on the benefits and requirements involved in affiliating can be found in our Affiliations Policy or by contacting secretary@pickleballsouthaustralia.org .
Application forms for each of the categories are linked below.
Affiliated Club Application
Affiliated Venue Application
Affiliated Business Application
