RGV PickleBall Association
1945 N Expressway Brownsville TX 78520 Ph: +1-956-535-0709
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
RGV Pickleball Association Formed
July 25, 2019
RGV Players wins Pickleball Tournament
June 18, 2019
Coaching Facilities started for young players
May 04, 2019
RGV Pickleball Association launches new website
June 18, 2019
On the same court, you can have a millionaire with someone living paycheck to paycheck. No one’s interested in what you do for a living, only in how long you’ve been playing.
“Everyone from the super young to the super old can take part. It takes minutes to learn the basics, games are short, and all you need is a net, paddle, and ball to get started. It doesn’t take much skill to hit the ball, either, because it doesn’t move as fast as a tennis ball. The best thing about pickleball, however, is that it’s just super fun.”
“I never thought I’d say this, as long as I can walk I’m playing pickleball, I can’t wait to get back on the court.”
Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two players (singles) or four players (doubles) use a smooth-faced paddle to hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball over a 34-inch-high (0.86 m) net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits a rule infraction. Pickleball is played indoors and outdoors. It was invented in 1965 as a children's backyard game in the United States, on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. In 2022, pickleball was named the official state sport of Washington.
Pickleball court is 20 feet (6.1 m) by 44 feet (13 m) for both doubles and singles. A line seven feet (2.1m) from the net is the non-volley line. Twenty-two feet (6.7 m) from the net, the baseline marks the outer boundary of the playing area. The area bounded by the non-volley line, the sidelines, and the net, including the lines, is known as the non-volley zone or "kitchen". The area between the non-volley line and the baseline is the service court. A center line divides the service court into left and right sides. Regulated tournaments and games are usually played on a specialized polyurethane sport surface; however, courts are often set up on concrete, Astroturf, and indoor basketball courts.
USAP and IPF paddle size standards say the combined length and width of the paddle shall not exceed 24 inches (0.61 m); the length cannot exceed 17 inches (0.43 m). There are no requirements regarding thickness or weight. The paddle must be made of a non-compressible material and the surface of the paddle must be smooth. Paddles used in sanctioned tournaments must be on the list of pre-approved paddles found on the USAP and IPF websites.
A Wiffle ball was the original ball used when the game was invented. USA Pickleball (USAP) has since adopted specific ball standards unique to pickleball. Balls must be made of a durable molded material with a smooth surface and must have between 26 and 40 evenly spaced circular holes. They must weigh between .78 and .935 ounces (22.1 and 26.5 g) and measure between 2.87 and 2.97 inches (73 and 75 mm) in diameter.
Membership Info
- Basic
- $29
- Once a week lessons
- 3 Game Sessions
- No Tournaments
- Expires in a Year
- Choose Basic Tier
- Pro
- $49
- Upto five lessons
- Unlimited Practice Sessions
- Participation in Local Tournaments
- Expires in 1 Year
- Choose Pro Tier
- Executive
- $99
- Unlimited Lessons
- Unlimited Practice Sessions
- Participation at state level Tournaments
- Expires in 1 Year
- Marketing opportunity
- Choose Executive Tier
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Pickle Ball is the fastest growing sport in America and not without a reason. Besides physical exercise, it is socially engaging and fun game. Come and experience for yourself.