PJF Promotion Program

This section introduces initiatives provided by PJF to promote and expand pickleball nationwide.
Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can easily enjoy playing pickleball.

Promotion of Pickleball in Japan

To achieve the above goal, we promote the sport through programs tailored to both schools and local communities/companies.

School-Oriented Pickleball Promotion Program

Purpose and Target Group

Purpose:
To introduce pickleball into physical education classes and extracurricular clubs at elementary, junior high, and high schools, fostering exercise habits, teamwork, and manners.

Target:
Elementary to high school students (for use in classes and club activities)

Program Overview

Development of an annual curriculum (once a week × 10 weeks)
Provision of teacher manuals and student worksheets
Introductory classes with instructor dispatch (for the first session)
Support for organizing in-school tournaments
Equipment rental and discount purchase system

Example of Annual Instruction Plan

Contact

PJF Administrative Office

Instructor Support

Training sessions for teaching staff
Manuals and checklists provided

Outcome Measurement

Student surveys
Participation rates
Satisfaction surveys
Analysis of physical education performance data

Safety Management

Safety inspections of equipment (rackets, balls, nets)
Health checks and injury monitoring, with emphasis on warm-ups
Attention to gymnasium floors and surrounding areas (space management)

Community and Corporate Pickleball Promotion Program

Purpose and Target Group

Purpose:
To create opportunities for residents and employees to experience pickleball, contributing to health improvement, social interaction, and community revitalization.

Target:
All age groups (including beginners, families, seniors)

Program Overview

Regular trial sessions (from once a month)
"Intro to Pickleball" beginner classes
Planning of community and family tournaments
Equipment rental for events
Promotion through flyers and social media

Example Venues

Community center gyms
Local sports centers
Outdoor plazas or temporary courts

Instructor Support

Leadership training for local organizers
Matching with partner organizations

Outcome Measurement

Number of participants
Surveys (repeat intention, satisfaction)
Number of collaborating community groups and sponsoring companies

List of Collaborative Programs

1. PJF Ambassador

The PJF Ambassador qualification is a qualification aimed at popularizing pickleball. It is a program that allows you to teach beginners how to play pickleball safely and enjoyably.

PJF individual membership registration is required to take this certification. After obtaining this certification, you will receive support from PJF for building a community organization, which will begin in January 2025, and the fee will be halved to 5,000 yen from 10,000 yen (tax included) for those who take the course by the end of December 2025. Click here to apply.

2. RPO International Coaching Program

RPO (Racket Professional Organization) is an organization that certifies international coaching qualifications in partnership with JOOLA. It provides world-class education and support/member services to help you succeed as a pickleball coach.

There are three levels of qualifications, from level 1 to level 3, with level 3 being the world's highest coaching qualification and allowing professional coaching. Colin Johns, the world's number one doubles player, is the director. This is a program affiliated with the JSPO Sports Instructor System.

3. PJF Branch

PJF has established prefectural chapters and is promoting pickleball throughout the country.

In cooperation with local governments, we hold tournaments, events, lessons, etc. It is expected that holding international tournaments will also contribute to the promotion of tourism in the region.

4. PJF Partners

PJF is looking for cooperating organizations and teams. We also plan to organize tournaments and promote pickleball activities.

By partnering with us, we are able to provide one paddle and several balls for every five members who become PJF individual members within the organization or team. Paddles will be available while supplies last. If you are a representative who would like to partner with us, please apply here.

5. Spreading to Universities

In cooperation with the Asian Pickleball University Network (APUN) provided by the Asian Pickleball Federation (AFP), we will hold tournaments, lessons, and events for Japanese university leagues.

6. League held by PJF-UN

We will hold tournaments in collaboration with the UN (University Network) to promote pickleball.

7. Pickleball Academy

In order to expand the pickleball population and build a rich community through pickleball, we will host an academy and increase opportunities for practice, learning, and interaction.

This is a special program led by the chairman to invite people who will be able to support and help develop pickleball in Japan in the future, to learn about pickleball and deepen relationships with each other.

8. Honolulu Sister City Program

Using JHPA, the founding body of PJF, as a platform, we will deepen exchanges through pickleball with Shibuya Ward, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and other sister cities and states.