By becoming a member, you are providing financial support that allows the Association to identify new venues, organise more pickleball sessions and attract new players. As pickleball grows in NSW, you will have more places to play and more players to enjoy playing with.
Members of PANSW have:
Players' personal accident insurance cover at every affiliated NSW venue
Discounts on equipment and various fees
Early notification of clinics, training and tournaments
A role in promoting the growth and recognition of the sport
Advertising in a variety of media - i.e. Facebook, PANSW page etc.
Support for promoting pickleball eg. establishing new venues; growth of existing venues; establishing a club for your membership group
Exclusive member access and content
Online resources such as the website for name recognition and news
Access to state-wide and national competitions
Eligibility to represent NSW or Australia in competitions
Right to participate in member-only events
Access to policies and forms (i.e. first aid and accident) to underpin interactions with other players and governance
Platform to share innovative ways to expand pickleball
Reciprocal member arrangements - across states
Eligibility to vote at PANSW annual meeting
Membership in the Pickleball Association of Australia
Entitled to appeal policy and/or practical decisions of PANSW
Training available to be a pickleball coach leading to accreditation and coaching
Training offered to be a pickleball official (referee and line judge) plus the opportunity to officiate at NSW competition