Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association
Join the Excitement of Junior Team Pickleball!
Teams Are Forming Now Across Tennessee!
Parents! Coaches! Volunteers! Become a part of Tennessee Pickleball History and form a team! Contact us for details.
From Local Leagues to a State Championship and Beyond!
Parents, looking for a fun and engaging way for your kids to stay active while learning teamwork and sportsmanship?
Junior Team Pickleball is here! This parent-led program brings kids ages 12 and up together to compete in singles and doubles matches as part of a team.
Similar to Junior Team Tennis, your child will experience the excitement of team-based play, improve their skills, make new friends, and enjoy friendly competition in their community.
In our inaugural season, we will have 18&U and 14&U divisions and will expand as more teams join us.
Junior Team Pickleball is perfect for all experience levels. Here’s what to expect:
(Initially) Four Weeks of Competitive Play: Teams compete locally in the Greater Memphis Area and across Tennessee.
Championship Opportunities: Top teams advance to regional and state events, culminating in the TJPA Championship in April 2025.
Parent Involvement: Organize or support a team and take part in your child’s experience!
Participants must be members of the Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association. Don’t miss out on this exciting and fast-growing sport!
Help your kids serve up fun, friendship, and fitness with Junior Team Pickleball!
Joining Junior Team Pickleball requires membership with the Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association. Registration is easy, and you’ll be joining a growing community of young athletes and families who love the sport.
We invite all parents of junior pickleball players to get involved and help make our program a success! Your participation is vital in creating a supportive environment for our young athletes.
Whether it's volunteering at events or cheering on the players, every effort counts. Join us in fostering a love for pickleball and building our community! Contact us today to learn how you can contribute!
Let’s serve up fun and competition with Junior Team Pickleball—where every match is a chance to grow and shine!
Our Mission
Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association’s mission is to develop every child’s ability to engage in and play competitive pickleball while building character, developing long-term values and skills, and creating a lifelong love of sports, physical activity, and healthy competition.
How Can We Help You Grow Youth Pickleball in Your Community?
Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association has big ambitions for youth pickleball in Tennessee. We were the first to offer youth pickleball camps in the state, train teachers, and run dedicated youth tournaments which have been covered extensively in the Nashville Scene and Nashville Public Radio.
Parents, Coaches and Volunteers!
Contact us today to learn how to start a team with your child and other interested children.
“We are seeing positive health outcomes from youth pickleball and envision adoption across the State of Tennessee.”
— Tennessee State Senator John Stevens
24th Senate District—Benton, Carroll, Gibson, Henry, Houston, Obion, and Stewart counties.
Contact
Become a Junior Team Pickleball Coach and Change Childrens’ Lives!
We are recruiting parents and coaches for our inaugural league season which will start in late October.
We are looking for parents and coaches who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children through pickleball. Your skill level or age matters far less than your enthusiasm and passion to mentor children of all backgrounds.
Our vision is to empower you to coach, teach, and to connect you to new opportunities to teach children pickleball in your community.
Email
TNJuniorPickleball@gmail.com
Phone
615.714.0139 (Middle Tennessee)
901.283.1320 (West Tennessee)