
GAZETTED SINCE 1995

Lt. Gov. Joel Pritchard, co-inventor of Pickle-Ball instructor course
Singapore Pickleball History
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Singapore Pickle-Ball Association (SPA) was founded in 1993.
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Lt. Gov. Joel Pritchard, co-inventor of Pickle-Ball visited Singapore in 1996.
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Mr. Douglas Smith, President of Pickle-Ball Inc. actively promoting the sport in Singapore and Asia.
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SPA has supported these two pioneers of the sport to introduce the game to the rest of Asia. Together, they have visited many countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, China and etc.

Mr. Douglas Smith, President of Pickle-Ball Inc. special guest for SPA event
OUR KEY MILESTONES
![]() 1994 - 1st tournamentInaugural pickleball tournament at Fengshan CC. Guest of Honour, RADM Teo Chee Hean | ![]() 1996 World Traditional Sports56 countries represented with 136,000 spectators. | ![]() 1996 World Traditional SportsSPA receiving appreciation award from Thai Sports Minister, alongside Lt. Governor of Washington State Joel Pritchard, co-inventor of pickleball. | ![]() 1996 SPA Thailand visitSPA join visit with Mr Joel Pritchard to Thailand. |
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![]() Joel Pritchard's visitA special visit from Lt. Governor Joel Pritchard, co-inventor of pickleball. These players have the privilege to attend a coaching clinic by Mr. Pritchard at Mountbatten CC. | ![]() 1998 Douglas Smith Instructor courseOwner of Pickle-Ball Inc, USA. Mr Douglas Smith conducting instructors course. | ![]() 1997 Challenge TrophyWomens' doubles winners | ![]() Pesta Sukan 19971st Pesta Sukan pickleball tournament |
![]() 2000 Dandenong, Victoria AustraliaSPA visit to Dandenong to promote the game to school children. | ![]() 2001 SPA visit to East MalaysiaPickleball friendly match at Tawau, Sabah, East Malaysia | ![]() National Novice ChampionshipIn the late 90s to early 2000s, SPA organized many novice tournaments at the national level. | ![]() 2002 Mass try outSPA organised mass tryouts for school children at Choa Chu Kang Primary School. |
![]() SPA Pickleball Open6th SPA Open Tournament at Choa Chu Kang Sports Hall. | ![]() 2006 1st National Championship1st National Pickleball Championship 2006 | ![]() 2007 Youth CupDr. Fatimah Lateef Pickleball Youth Cup 2007. |
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