OFFICIAL HOME OF THE APP
The APP was founded in 2019, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) serves professionals, senior professionals and amateurs in the fastest growing sport in the USA. The first and only tour officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball, the 2023 APP Tour slate has 16 announced tournament stops, in addition to International and Collegiate Series events.
The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of pickleball champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives.
The APP and The Fort share a mutual vision to support the growth of pickleball and develop the sport’s talent at its core. This builds on the APP Tour’s reputation as the world’s first and world’s best pickleball tour and the only tour officially sanctioned by the sport’s governing body, USA Pickleball.
A wide range of year-round programming opportunities tailored to pickleball players of all skill levels and ages will be hosted at The Fort, including :
- World-class, international pickleball tournaments and events for elite pros and amateurs
- Junior player development for U.S. and international students through the APP Junior Circuit, including hosting the APP Junior National Championships in December 2024
- Host site for the National Championships of APP UTR Sports Pickleball Leagues, the largest-ever grassroots team pickleball competition initiative
- Community-wide events such as Doubles Dink for Cancer benefitting American Cancer Society
- Serve as a hub for the global pickleball community, welcoming recreational play, training and coaching opportunities
- Serve as the official training home for the APP Next Gen U.S. National Team
APP TOUR: Fort Lauderdale (MAJOR)
JANUARY 15 - 19
Join us at The Fort for the first tournament at the new stadium. Watch the best play the best at the HUMANA CUP, the Masters Division and the Championship Division.
APP ACADEMY
Debuting right here in South Florida, The Fort has teamed up with The APP Tour to launch the first-ever US and international boarding pickleball training and development program. Kicking off in January 2025, the APP Academy will offer a full-time non-boarding program, with the full-time academic international boarding program starting in August 2025.
APP FaCTS
35
Average Player Age
50
Million Players
6180
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