Archive · 8 Aug 2025
National Pickleball Day: Celebrating a Growing Sport
National Pickleball Day is a celebration of the popular sport, held every year on August 8.
It began in 2021, started by Deirdre Morris who is a certified pickleball instructor.
The date was chosen to coincide with Morris' birthday.
The day honors the game's creation in 1965 and promotes its accessibility, health benefits, and the sport's growing community.
National Pickleball Day is celebrated annually on August 8.
The day was founded in 2021 by Deirdre Morris.
Morris chose August 8, her birthday, to launch the event.
Pickleball began in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
The day promotes the sport's inclusivity and health benefits.
- Who
- Pickleball players and enthusiasts
- What
- National Pickleball Day
- When
- August 8, annually since 2021
- Where
- United States and globally
- Why
- To celebrate the sport and its community
- Event
- National Pickleball Day
- Date
- August 8
- Founded by
- Deirdre Morris
- Year Founded
- 2021
- Original Location
- Bainbridge Island, Washington
Sources
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