#SHOWTHEM
The doubters, the key-holders, the neighbors, the municipalities, governments, friends, grandparents, the smokers, the jokers, the judges, EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE #WELCOMETHEM #INVITETHEM #SHOWTHEM #WEAREHEREFORTHEM
There is too much fighting, litigating and convincing going on. We need to quiet that noise. Let’s serve it up. Let’s keep healing, sharing, and celebrating. We don’t need to waste our energy and resources trying to persuade anyone with words. We will win. #SHOWTHEM
#SHOWTHEM we are the sport every pocket of the world needs, where strangers become friends faster than people you work with for years. Come to the courts, look around, have a listen, and follow the sounds of connectivity and laughter, to the countless lives saved by this incredible sport.
Born on the courts, built by players, driven by inclusivity, diversity, and competition. #SHOWTHEM how pickleball provides motivation, joy, physical, mental, social and emotional wealth. #SHOWTHEM why we stay out there for hours on end, game after game after game, laughing, connecting, sharing space and resources, winning friends, & losing weight. #SHOWTHEM why we can’t stop won’t stop talking about it. Invite them to join us.
#SHOWTHEM why our retention rates are sky high, why the numbers don’t lie. The age of our players ranges from 5-95. For that reason alone, and by a very large margin, we will absolutely be the largest group of people in the world. #SHOWTHEM why that matters…
#SHOWTHEM THIS is the sport that continues to show you not to judge a book by its cover. You will be humbled. You will get CRUSHED by people of every socioeconomic class, age, shape, color & size, every religion and set of political beliefs, every perceived ability, style and shape of foot and athletic wear. This sport levels the playing field and embraces EVERY BODY. #SHOWTHEM
#SHOWTHEM we are the most accepting and diverse group of people by demonstrating how well we all play together, that we don’t even need to speak the same language to have a fun and competitive game. #SHOWTHEM how pickleball is the common language. #SHOWTHEM how pickleball transcends all the barriers.
#SHOWTHEM how easy it is to learn! Invite them out to the courts and #SHOWTHEM the ropes. #SHOWTHEM what the paddle saddle or rotation system is. #SHOWTHEM they can feel comfortable to show up by themselves! 90% of the people you see at the courts come alone! We are making a huge difference combatting physical inactivity, boredom, sadness, & loneliness! Keep going!
#SHOWTHEM We are here to serve. #SHOWTHEM how #pickleballprovides. The PFA now requires item drives at our tournaments because we can and love to share. We’re redirecting resources to communities in need in order to show the governments and municipalities that we care about more needs than our own.
#SHOWTHEM we are the most thoughtful traveling community; Travel with extra equipment and donate to international communities as you move. We’ll connect you to the right people, who need.
#SHOWTHEM we show up and come together by donating to this movement. Let’s #SHOWTHEM what happens when we all offer a little to a much bigger cause. It takes a village and a lot of determination. We know it and we show it more than we say it. #SHOWUP! The money goes straight to Peace in Pickleball and the Pickleball Federation of the Americas, towards paving new courts and roads, education, scholarships & grants, wheelchairs for para-athletes, and providing exceptional opportunities.
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#SHOWTHEM how we connect. #SHOWTHEM HOW WE SHARE our resources, the court, advice, happy hours, our network, ideas, laughs and jokes, food, recipes, and so much more
#SHOWTHEM how #pickleballprovides abundant opportunities… Share your stories with us! Tag us @SHOWTHEM.PFA
Don't talk about it. Be about it. This isn’t about making anyone right or wrong; Let’s #SHOWTHEM how we show up.