Discover the most recent updates from the Fall of 2024 by the Indy Pickleball Club, including summaries of previous activities and a preview of what to expect in 2025!
From your President - Welcome to our 3rd edition of the IPC Newsletter!
We are so happy you are a member of Indy Pickleball Club - the club that serves the greater Indianapolis area for all things Pickleball! This is my FINAL year in office and while the first year was fun to put on tournaments and help promote the vision for the club, this year was even better! In this edition of the newsletter, we will recap 2024 activities and give you a glimpse into 2025! Hope to see you on the courts! ~Lisa
What’s been happening lately?
The last newsletter came out in February of 2024, so this is a recap of the last year since! It has been another busy year for Indy Pickleball Club (IPC)! Whether you have been with us for a while or if you just joined, here are just some of the great things IPC participated in, offered, and provided for members and pickleball enthusiasts!
We hosted/co-hosted MANY events: Pickle Prom to support Riley Children’s Hospital (March), Eclipse Pickleball with WIRC (April), Cinco de Pickle with WIRC (May), 2nd Indy Sports Corp Corporate Challenge (July), First inaugural “Indy Pickleball Club Club v. Club Team Tournament (Oct.)(more information on that even is below)
League/Fun events: 1st Wednesday of the month at Mashcraft (April - Oct.), 7 week league for members only at the Butler University outdoor courts (May-June), King/Queen of the Court and Ladder play at Butler courts (July), Pickle and Pizza-always free to IPC members! (July, Nov.)
Volunteer and Support Work: Pride parade (Indy and Carmel), Special Olympics Pickleball with Washington Township S.O., PickleCon panels (Kansas City), Community Support - Chris De Monclin (Cyntheanne Park), communications with many people about lessons, clinics, and play at a variety of sites
Other! We were on Fox 59 with “Where’s Sherman” and the Indianapolis Pickleball Club, we were on the “Sweet Lobs” podcast in July (Episode 14 about Pickleball Addiction), we provided detailed help to several groups wanting to host pickleball tournaments as fundraisers, and answered many emails about where, how, and with whom to play, as well as where/how to learn.
The first inaugural Indy Pickleball Club “Club v. Club Team Tournament”
One of the aspects of our Mission Statement is to unite individuals in the Greater Indianapolis region through Pickleball. And that's exactly what we've done!
We created a Team Tournament (2 men, 2 women per team) and hosted it at the Indianapolis Pickleball Club where we had 8 courts to use. Keeping it in the “Greater Indianapolis” area, 8 teams were included (Farmer’s Bank Fieldhouse, Go West, Indianapolis Pickleball Club, IRC East, LifeTime, PickleBrawlers, Team Cage and The Dink House). It was played over the Oct. 19/20 weekend and each of the 4 DUPR levels (14, 16, 18 and 20) were awarded a cash first prize!
The overall winners were Team Cage, who was awarded the coveted Travelling Team Trophy! It was SO FUN to see so many people get together and cheer for their “home” group, though we saw many people with many “home” groups!
Team Cage wins the Team Trophy by 1 point
over the Indianapolis Pickleball Club!
Final Standings
20's DUPR | Total Wins | Total Losses | Total Points | Match wins | Point Dif. | Final Place | Team Points |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Farmer's Fieldhouse |
|
|
|
|
|
| 0 |
Go West | 15 | 5 | 406 | 4 | 61 | 1 | 8 |
Indpls Pball Club (IPC) | 6 | 14 | 252 | 0 | -69 | 4 | 5 |
IRC East |
|
|
|
|
| 0 | |
Life Time | 10 | 10 | 381 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 7 |
PickleBrawlers |
|
|
|
|
| 0 | |
Team Cage | 9 | 11 | 351 | 2 | -8 | 3 | 6 |
The Dink House |
|
|
|
|
| 0 |
** Green shaded area is Pool 1
18's DUPR | Total Wins | Total Losses | Total Points | Match wins | Point Dif. | Final Place | Team Points |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Farmer's Fieldhouse | 14 | 7 | 411 | 4 | 72 | 1 | 8 |
Go West | 12 | 10 | 367 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
Indpls Pball Club (IPC) | 15 | 7 | 390 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 4 |
IRC East | 8 | 15 | 375 | 1 | -19 | 7 | 2 |
Life Time | 10 | 13 | 388 | 2 | -16 | 4 | 5 |
Pickle Brawlers | 7 | 16 | 342 | 0 | -68 | 8 | 1 |
Team Cage | 13 | 10 | 396 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 |
The Dink House | 11 | 12 | 372 | 3 | -8 | 6 | 3 |
** Green shaded area is Pool 1
16's DUPR | TotalWins | Total Losses | Total Points | Match Wins | Point Dif. | Final Place | Team Points |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Farmer's Fieldhouse | 12 | 8 | 383 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 |
Go West | 8 | 12 | 371 | 2 | -30 | 7 | 2 |
Indpls Pball Club (IPC) | 15 | 5 | 404 | 5 | 77 | 1 | 8 |
IRC East | 9 | 11 | 356 | 3 | -25 | 2 | 7 |
LIfe Time | 8 | 10 | 374 | 1 | -27 | 8 | 1 |
Pickle Brawlers | 6 | 14 | 369 | 1 | -55 | 6 | 3 |
Team Cage | 12 | 10 | 414 | 3 | 45 | 4 | 5 |
The Dink House | 10 | 10 | 359 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
** Green shaded area is Pool 1
14's DUPR | Total Wins | Total Losses | Total Points | Match Wins | Point Dif. | Final Place | Team Points | TOTAL TEAM POINTS | FINAL PLACE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Farmer's Fieldhouse | 7 | 13 | 389 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 4 |
Go West | 14 | 6 | 377 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 3 |
Indpls Pball Club (IPC) | 10 | 10 | 381 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 2 |
IRC East | 8 | 12 | 379 | 1 | -23 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 7 |
Life Time | 5 | 15 | 345 | 2 | -69 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 5 |
Pickle Brawlers | 9 | 11 | 398 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
Team Cage | 12 | 8 | 408 | 4 | 52 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 1 |
The Dink House | 15 | 5 | 391 | 3 | -6 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 6 |
What’s coming up in 2025?
A lot! First, we will have a change of command! After 2 ½ years as President, Lisa Farley is stepping down, but will remain as “Past President” with the Board. A new President will be named Nov. 2, as will a new Treasurer! Mike Hay has provided many years as the treasurer and though no longer in town, Mike has continued to support the club. With the new treasurer also named Nov. 2, Mike will be retained by the club to help with the transition.
The talk of the community is about all the new Pickleball places opening! What does this mean? It simply means so many more opportunities to engage in fun programming! While people will move around, Indy Pickleball Club will continue to support ALL pickleball places in the area! Expect to continue to see us in a variety of places all over town!
Tournaments: Currently IPC is planning several events, though more opportunities always seem to pop up! As always, check the website and Indy Pickleball Club Facebook for more details.
Other Stuff: With the rapid growth of Pickleball, there is ALWAYS something on the horizon, and often it comes so fast we just move to jump on it when we can!
How can YOU find out what is happening throughout the year? There are a few ways: check out the website, be sure to check your email, get on the Team Reach app for Indy Pickleball Club members, and be part of the Indy Pickleball CLUB and Indy Pickleball GROUP facebook pages!
Who is on the Board of Directors?
Indy Pickleball Club is a 501c3 non-profit club that is made up of a Board and it’s members. The Board of Directors is a group of volunteer members who have been elected by the membership or appointed by the President who work together throughout the year to pursue ways to fulfill our mission and goals. This group meets every 6-8 weeks to plan, debrief, envision, dream and find ways as Pickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport in America, and possibly the world! The Constitution and By-Laws are on the IPC website.
The Executive Committee of the Board is elected in an annual meeting in November. Board Membership and the election cycle for 2024 is as follows:
President - Lisa Farley (2nd year) - Up for election in Nov. 2024
Vice President - Chris Banguis (2nd year) - Up for election in Nov. 2025
Secretary - David Lehmann (1st year) - Up for election in Nov. 2025
Treasurer - Mike Hay (6th year) - Up for election in Nov. 2025 (or earlier)
The Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the President in conjunction with the rest of the board to fulfill a leadership role where work needs to be completed. Non-Executive Directors are as follows:
Past President (non-voting) - Marcus Woodhouse
Director of Fundraising - Dan Hollis (6th year)
Assistant Director of Fundraising - Jeff Bryan (1st year)
Director of Competition - Tom Conlin (6th year)
Director Player and Court Development - Steve Farley (6th year
Director of Volunteers - Cat Banguis (2nd year)
Director of Elections and Rules of Order - Tony Magna (2nd year)
Webmaster (non-voting) - Riley Hardin (3rd year)
Want to join the fun? Reach out to us at indypickleballclub@gmail.com
💡Pickleball Thought for the Day:
According to Market.us News,
The Pickleball Market was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 4.4 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 11.3%.
Footwear led the product type segment in 2023, capturing 39.3% of the market, showing the importance of performance-oriented shoes in pickleball.
Offline channels dominated the sales channel segment in 2023, with a 51.8% share, reflecting a preference for in-store purchases and fittings among consumers.
North America held a significant market share of 72.2% in 2023, supported by high participation rates and the sport’s popularity in the region.
Pickleball Statistics
An estimated 48.3 million pickleball players are in the U.S. as of 2023, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP).
Pickleball participation has grown by an average of 223.5% over the last three years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA).
The 18-34 age group is the largest demographic, making up 28.8% of all pickleball players.
There are currently 13,969 pickleball courts available across the United States.
14% of Americans have played pickleball at least once.
8.5 million people played pickleball eight or more times.
45% of players plan to play more pickleball in the next six months compared to the previous period.
The SFIA reported over 13.6 million pickleball players in 2023, a 65% increase from the prior year.
The South Atlantic Region has the highest number of players, accounting for 22.6% of total participation.
The West North Central Region experienced the fastest growth rate at 29.8% year-over-year in 2022.
36.5 million people played pickleball at least once in 2023, according to the APP Pickleball Participation Report.
The number of pickleball locations in the U.S. is 10,724, with 130 new locations added per month.
Males make up 60.5% of pickleball players, while females represent 39.5%.
Pickleball-related injuries in 2023 are estimated to result in $377 million in healthcare costs in the U.S.
Injuries related to pickleball account for 5-10% of unplanned medical expenses in 2023.
USA Pickleball reported that player numbers rose from 4.8 million in 2021 to 8.9 million in 2023.
90% of ER pickleball injuries affect players aged 50 and above, with half being sprains or fractures.
Bone fractures from pickleball have risen by 200% over the past 20 years, as per the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
92% of pickleball fracture injuries are due to falls.
Players aged 51-100 face higher risks of severe cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrests.
Most injuries occur among players aged over 50.
Falls and trips are the most common injury causes for players aged 51-100.
For players under 26, injuries often result from misuse of equipment.
Players aged 26-50 are more likely to sustain injuries from falls, trips, or overuse activities.
Facts To Know
The USA Pickleball database recorded 11,885 locations, with over 1,000 new locations added.
The total number of courts reached 50,003.
USA Pickleball membership rose to 78,766, marking a 15% increase from 2023.
There are 2,144 ambassadors nationwide.
In 2023, USA Pickleball sanctioned 195 tournaments, including national championships and a league.
A total of $43,550 was awarded through 69 Community, 4 Collegiate, and 92 Youth Grants.
The committee tested and approved 1,185 new paddles and 92 new balls in 2023.
Over $300 million was invested in new facilities, including more than 35 regional venues.
2023 National Championships Held in Texas, attracting nearly 3,500 players and over 50,000 attendees.
2023 Diamond Amateur Championship Hosted in Florida, featuring 1,082 players and awarding 675 medals.
Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
The sport is named after either a dog called “Pickles” or a reference to a “pickle boat.”
The court measures 20′ x 44′, with a net height of 34” at the center and a 7′ kitchen zone.
The sport is played in over 70 countries worldwide.
The average age of pickleball players is 38.1 years.
An average pickleball match lasts between 15 and 25 minutes.
Happy pickling!
PicklebALL
As Pickleball continues to grow and new indoor and outdoor facilities appear, we continue to be dedicated to bringing quality pickleball to ALL levels, ages, and types of players and maintaining the positive culture of Pickleball. Your membership is important to us so that we can provid1e this volunteer work to the whole community. We will continue to provide a $10 discount to members for any IPC run tournament as well as following the trends and desires of everyone in this sport. Pickleball is for ALL. We want to help ALL find the love of this sport!
Individual fees are:
$50 - 1 year, $200 - 5 years, $700 - Lifetime
Our Mission and Goals
The Indy Pickleball Club is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2019 and became a 501c3 non-profit entity in 2022. We are dedicated to promoting the sport of pickleball in the greater Indianapolis area. We host tournaments, clinics, and social events for all levels of players, and also provide resources and support to local pickleball clubs and organizations. The Indy Pickleball Club is a great way to get involved in the pickleball community and meet new people.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Indy Pickleball Club is to grow the sport of pickleball in Central Indiana by developing and promoting recreational, league and tournament opportunities for players of all ages and ability.
OUR GOALS:
Long Term: 10-15 year goal is to have our own facility with indoor and outdoor courts that support the needs of the membership.
Short Term:
Grow the membership. In doing this, we get more input from members, enjoy numerous ways of supporting pickleball in the community, and grow the opportunities to expand and reach the long term goal.
2-4 year goal is to rent or lease space to have courts available to members for open play, tournaments, instruction, and social events.
Comments