We are on a mission to bring Pickleball to Norway
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport world-wide and we know once you try it you won’t want to stop playing.
Pickleball grew in 2020 to 4.2 million players in the US, an incredible growth rate of 21.3% from 2019 per the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2020 Pickleball Participant Report, released in Feb. 2021.
Pickleball is for everyone, and it’s a great family sport, too. “Anyone can play, from eight-year olds up to 100-year olds,” “It’s great for hand-eye coordination for younger kids.”
Imagine a paddleball sport (similar to a racquet sport) that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, with 40 round holes, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few differences.
Health Benefits
Since pickleball moves at a slower pace than tennis, it’s easier on the joints while also improving balance, coordination and agility. This makes it a wonderful choice for those who have had injuries in the past, or former tennis players looking for a gentler alternative.
For new players, the basics of the sport are easy to learn. Typically, one session of three or four games is all that it takes.
Playing pickleball can boost your mood and overall mental health, you burn calories, and fewer injuries occur due to the low impact nature of the game. Pickleball specifically works on your balance and agility while it also offers the same benefits of other regular exercise. These include reducing your risk of heart attack and chronic disease, toning your muscles and increasing your energy.
Most of all, pickleball is a social sport where you will create friendship anywhere you play.
The sport is growing internationally. Many European and Asian countries have started adding pickleball courts and now we are on a mission to grow the sport in Norway too!
Pickleball Norge The Norwegian Pickleball Association
Our mission
To develop, promote, govern and administrate the sport of Pickleball in Norway.
Development:
Coaching – establishing standards of coaching accreditation
Courts – establishing courts including Street Pickleball
Equipment – financial/equipment support to low SES communities to promote playing.
Grassroots
Sports clubs
Schools
Companies
Funds and other government/community developmental support
Equipment into sports stores
Promotion:
Social media presence
Pick-up Pickle/Pop-up Pickle in collaboration with local businesses
Street Pickle League
Showcase Events
Governance and Administration:
Pickleball Norge is in the process of becoming the national governing body for the sport of Pickleball in Norway. This will be achieved through the following means:
International Accreditation:
International Federation of Pickleball – Associate member
World Pickleball Federation – Application pending
Domestic Accreditation:
Pickleball Norge – Registered business name as a non-profit organization including Org nr.
National Rankings
Through domestically accredited competition
National Championship
National representation at international tournaments/Olympics etc