Waters family makes big splash 

Mother-daughter duo soar to success on pickleball scene 

September 2021 

Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters, 14, who are native to Clinton, have made quite a name for themselves in just a short time period while on the professional pickleball scene. Playing for just a handful of years, both have racked up impressive wins and championships as the duo sees their rankings climb.

The Waters duo, along with their father/dad, called Clinton home for the first eight years of Anna Leigh’s life. Six years ago, they departed the area and headed to the Sunshine State. Their pickleball journey began there about three and a half to four years ago. As Hurricane Irma was closing in on Florida, the Waters decided to evacuate to Pennsylvania, where their grandparents resided.

“When we evacuated and went up to Pennsylvania, we started playing pickleball every day for two weeks. Me and my mom just fell in love with it,” said daughter Anna Leigh. “My grandfather really was the one to show us how to play.” (Read More)

Dave Thomas - Rochester NY's Pickleball Promoter

 

David Thomas talks about how he was instrumental in spreading interest in Pickleball in and around Rochester, NY. (4+ mins)

As a PE teacher, Dave taught pickleball in his classes from 1984-2005.

Hillsboro Shute Park Library

 Hillsboro Shute Park Library

Pickleball SetPickleball Set, 3-D Object

3-D Object – 2015
Copies: 1

Rally Meister Wood Pickleball Paddle Bundle ( Set included 2 Paddles & 4 Balls )

Representative John Lovick - Snohomish County

 

Representative John Lovick (Snohomish County)

October 11 at 10:50 AM  · 

Pickleball was invented right here in Washington state. That’s why next year (2022), I’m sponsoring a bill to make pickleball our state sport! It’s a fun, easy way to get moving that almost anyone can enjoy. I’m *relishing* this opportunity to spread pickleball throughout our state!

U.S. State Sports

State	Sport	Year Adopted	Designation
Alaska	Dog mushing[1]	1972
California	Surfing[2]	2018
Colorado	Pack burro racing[3]	2012	Summer heritage sport
Delaware	Bicycling[4]	2014
Hawaii	Surfing (He'e nalu)[5]	1998	State individual sport
	Outrigger canoe paddling (Heihei wa'a)[6]	1986	State team sport
Maryland	Jousting[7]	1962	State sport
	Lacrosse[8]	2004	State team sport
Massachusetts	Basketball[9][10]	2006	Sport of the Commonwealth
	Volleyball[11][12]	2014	Recreational and team sport of the Commonwealth
Michigan	Wakeboarding[13]	1972
Minnesota	Ice hockey[14]	2009
New Hampshire	Skiing[15][16]	1998
New York	Baseball[17]	2021
North Carolina	Stock car racing[18]	2011
South Dakota	Rodeo[19]	2003
Texas	Rodeo[20]	1997
Wyoming	Rodeo[21]	2003

Wilmington Memorial Library

 Wilmington Memorial Library, MA

 TYNGSBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY, MA

Pickleball Set

Physical Description: 

1 kit (4 paddles, 6 balls, 1 book) : various materials + in 1 vinyl totebag.

Contents: 

Wooden paddles -- 6 plastic balls -- 1 book : The art of pickleball.

Cary Area Public Library

Cary Area Public Library, IL

Vinsguir Pickleball Paddles Set

2 rackets, 4 yellow ball, 1 carrying case

Capital Area District Libraries

 Capital Area District Libraries, MI

This set provides 4 USAPA approved graphite face paddles with edge guards, 4 pickleballs, and a carry bag to get you started.

Contents

• 4 Amazin' Aces Signature Pickleball Paddles
• 4 Paddle Protective Covers
• 4 Pickleballs
• Pickleball Sling Bag
• Rules