About Us

ABOUT HILLSBORO OHIO PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION, INC

 

The MISSION of HOPA is:​

To grow the sport of pickleball through the promotion and teaching of the game, with a focus on amateur athletes improving their skills to move to higher levels of competitive play.

To promote pickleball related projects, for all ages and skill levels, while encouraging sportsmanship, fellowship, fun and exercise.

 

THE SPORT OF PICKLEBALL

The sport of pickleball was invented in 1965 as a children's backyard game in the United States, on Bainbridge Island in Washington State and became a Washington state sport in 2022. The sport has grown in popularity to include over 8,000 pickleball locations in the United States in 2022. With the increased interest in this team sport, many individuals may be interested in participating but not have a local team or league. Hillsboro Ohio Pickleball Association has been organized to foster pickleball players at a higher level in our community. 

 

FOSTERING PICKLEBALL AT A HIGHER LEVEL

Hillsboro Ohio Pickleball Association has been organized to foster pickleball play at a higher level. The organization will conduct amateur pickleball sports competitions for adults in the community of Hillsboro Ohio. By providing this amateur pickleball league and competitions, HOPA qualifies under IRC section 501(c)(3), fostering National Sports competition.

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PROGRAMS

HOPA  programs will include amateur pickleball leagues, clinics, and tournament opportunities, for all ages and skill levels. Program and clinic promotions will be made through the organization's website www.hillsboropickleball.org.  

 

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

Hillsboro Ohio Pickleball Association Inc is a non-profit corporation. EIN # 93-1675282. For a copy of our IRS Determination Letter, please email us at: hillsboropickleball@gmail.com.​​

 

FUNDRAISING

Hillsboro Ohio Pickleball Association primary fundraising plan includes donations, court sponsorships, leagues, clinics and tournaments. 

 

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