Growing the game since 2015

Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to growing pickleball throughout Kalamazoo County. Through tournaments, sponsorships and donations, we help fund new courts, resurfacing projects and facility improvements that create better places for people to play, connect and stay active.

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Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach was founded in 2015 by Jim and Yvonne Hackenberg, longtime advocates for the sport and members of the Pickleball Hall of Fame.

What began as a shared passion for pickleball has grown into a community organization focused on expanding access to the game throughout greater Kalamazoo.

Today, local players, volunteers, sponsors and tournament participants work together to support court development and create more opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels to play.

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MISSION & VISION

Our Mission

To grow pickleball throughout Kalamazoo County by supporting court development, improving local facilities and bringing the community together through play. 

Our Vision

A welcoming pickleball community with quality places to play, opportunities for every skill level and strong connections among players throughout the region.

IMPACT

Turning play into lasting impact

Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Funds raised through tournaments, sponsorships and donations are reinvested into local pickleball projects.

Since 2015, the organization has contributed more than $125,000 toward:

  • New pickleball courts
  • Court resurfacing
  • Facility improvements
  • Equipment and amenities
  • Expanded access to the sport

Every tournament entry, sponsorship and donation helps create better places to play.

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Our History and Leadership

Jim & Yvonne Hackenberg

Our Founders


Jim and Yvonne Hackenberg founded Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach in 2015. As national champions, Hall of Fame members and longtime advocates for the sport, they helped build the foundation for pickleball’s growth in the Kalamazoo region.

Pat Sinicki

Our President


Pat Sinicki serves as president and was a founding board member of Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach. A longtime player and community advocate, Pat has organized local leagues and supported the continued growth of pickleball throughout the area.

Our Organization

Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit Corporation with the State of Michigan, incorporated on 9/30/2015. It is a volunteer-led nonprofit supported by a board of directors, local players, businesses and community partners.

Get Involved

Help us keep pickleball growing - with many ways to support Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach.


Play in a tournament. Become a sponsor. Volunteer at an event. Make a donation. Share your knowledge of a court or community project that could use support.
Together, we can create more opportunities to play throughout Kalamazoo County.

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