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President’s Update
September 2022 Hey friends, With autumn in the air, summer winding down, kids back in school, and football on TV, this felt like a good


Spring 2022 SMPA News
2022 Annual Meeting Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) will again hold the Annual Meeting online for 2022. Join us on Zoom (link will be emailed
Happy 2022! SMPA Newsletter Returns
Covid hovers, SMPA Keeps Active Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) managed successful ventures in 2021, despite Covid interruptions to indoor play and winter rains that limited

2021 Second Quarter Newsletter
April and National Pickleball Month To celebrate National Pickleball Month, Seattle Metro Pickleball Association (SMPA) kicks off the election of new (and one returning) Board members on

2021 First Quarter Newsletter
Change is On the Way! Seattle Metro Pickleball Association, SMPA, turns four later this spring, and as with any organization, we evolve to stay in the

Winter 2020 Newsletter (December)
Like you, we’re tired of the Covid-imposed restrictions, and longing for the future when we can play pickleball indoors, hold large tournaments, and chest-bump our partners without a mask on. Here\’s how SMPA assists outdoor play in the meantime.

Fall 2020 Newsletter
There\’s lots going on in the world of pickleball, even as the days grow shorter and occasionally wetter. Here are some options.

Summer 2020 Newsletter
Throughout the Seattle metro area, players began to crowd pickleball venues in July, and many courts are bursting at the seams in August.
Your SMPA Board of Directors continued to take action on improving venues, exploring alternatives to city courts, and providing SPR with optimal court layout options.