come play with us!

We look forward to providing you with opportunities to be part of our fun group, develop your game, and meet your next best friend. Don’t be a spectator in the game of life. We look forward to your participation.

SEE YOU ON THE COURTS!
SINCERELY, JUDIE BIRK

Association News

Fall Fell

Because there is more to pickleball than pickleball, we gathered for an off-road ride with our toys and friends. Fall colors did not disappoint and we returned with the same number of riders we left with. A success by every measure. Thanks for arranging this Mitch/Mary!

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Thanks Vikings!

Thanks to the Minnesota Vikings we now have an AED device we can use at future IAPA events. Go Vikings!

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Pickle Progress Report

This is what pickle progress looks like! Construction of our 8 court complex is underway. While we have funding for our basic construction, our Capital Campaign will continue through spring as we develop funding for our electrical service, seating, shade feature, and wind panels. Thanks to Izatys...

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Play Times & Schedule

Our group uses Playtime Scheduler (an online scheduling tool) to post most play dates. Go to their website and register.  Select Isle as the location. Play dates will appear. We have been limiting indoor sessions to 20 players because we only have three courts. Anyone can add additional sessions when the IREC is available.

We look forward to playing on our new eight outdoor courts at Isle High School this spring. For indoor play, we have three courts at IREC.

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About IAPA

The Isle Area Pickleball Association is a group of well over 200 enthusiastic players who play year round. Our vision is to make Isle a destination location for recreational and competitive players to gather and enjoy friendly competition. Click the ‘Learn More’ button to learn more about us.

Where do we play?

We have open play Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 AM, Mondays and Wednesday at around 6 PM. Check Playtime Scheduler for updates on all times and please sign up. You can usually find games scheduled on the weekends also. To sign up for a session, we use the Playtime Scheduler tool (https://playtimescheduler.com). You will need to register first and then find “Isle” to sign up to play. The IREC is located at 730 5th Ave. S., Isle, MN. If you are not an IREC member, enter on the west side of the building. Please bring appropriate indoor court shoes.

During the summer months we play outside at the Isle High School located at 610 Mille Lacs Avenue, Isle, MN.

 

Sponsor the IAPA

Your generous donations will contribute towards the building of a dedicated 8-court outdoor facility.

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Programs

Beginner Pickleball — The first Wednesday of the Month, IAPA offers beginner lessons. Volunteers will help you learn the basics of playing pickleball. We have paddles at the court for you to use. Please wear appropriate indoor court shoes.

Sunday Family Play — Details to come. Thought is to have families come and enjoy some outdoor fun.

Summer Rec Program — IAPA will be offering pickleball with the IREC summer program.

Team Building Fun — Pickleball can be a great team-building activity. In playing doubles, you and your partner work together to outscore the other team. IAPA would love to teach you the basics to be able to play this awesome sport. We will cover equipment, unique lingo, score keeping, court position, and the fundamentals of serve, return, and the volley. We will provide paddles and balls. Just bring tennis shoes.

Team Building Pickleball can work with small groups (4 people) to large groups (12). Plan for 2-3 hours of fun and learning. We can work with your schedule. Please email [email protected] to schedule a team-building playdate.

 

 

The Isle Area Pickleball Association

The Isle Area Pickleball Association is a non-profit 501 C 3 group that works to further strengthen our community by utilizing pickleball as a source for life long recreation, entertainment, and social networking. Our goal is to provide opportunity for players of all skill levels to enjoy pickleball in a friendly, non-threatening environment. We promote player development using a combination of casual mentoring and structured instruction. Our goal is to be deliberate in our efforts to invite participation from beginners and especially our “next generation” of players.

Join Our Growing Pickleball Family

 The Isle Area Pickleball Association has about 100 enthusiastic players locally, ranging in age from 15 to 85. Our group size has nearly doubled in the last year. We play 4 to 5 days a week using the indoor and outdoor facilities at Isle Schools. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, with a 35% growth rate in 2021. Our Association is committed to ensure local players have full access to participate.

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Sponsor The Association

Interested in sponsoring the Isle Area Pickleball Association?
Check out our sponsor page to learn more and see how you can participate!

Want to Join The Association?

The Isle Area Pickleball Association is a group of approximately 200 players, and is active year-round. Our vision is to make Isle a destination location for recreational and competitive players to gather and enjoy friendly competition. If you are interested in joining the IAPA, please click the ‘Get Involved’ button and fill out a contact form so we can get in touch with you. The IAPA Committee is making great efforts to further strengthen our community by utilizing pickleball as a source for recreation, entertainment, and social networking. We look forward to seeing you!