EPISODE 6 – PICKLEBALL FOR KIDS & TEENS IN EUROPE

Stories and ideas from youth playersIn this episode of Pickleball Passport, we hand the mic to the next generation: 8 young players between 13 and 18 from across Europe share how they discovered the sport, what needs to change to support youth pickleball – and their big visions for the future.Whether you're a parent, player, club leader or federation member – this episode is your chance to hear what youth players actually need, want, and wish for.Also: Stay tuned to learn more about inspiring initiatives worldwide and our special JOOLA gear giveaway!What you’ll hear in Episode 6:• Why Europe needs to take youth pickleball more seriously• Honest perspectives from 8 junior players on competing, learning, and growing in the sport• Initiatives like NJP and Junior PPA – what Europe can learn• Ideas on how clubs, federations, and organizers can take action• Why this is more than just “a kids’ topic”TIME STAMPS //(00:00)–(02:01)– Intro(02:02–(05:25) – Youth Pickleball in Europe: Where are we at?(05:26)-(10:35) – Global inspiration: NJP, Junior PPA & more(10:36)–(56:02)– Voices from the Players Lounge: Youth take the mic(56:30)–(57:44) – Wrap-Up & JOOLA GiveawayPLAYERS LOUNGE VOICES & GUESTS //Special thanks to the voices who helped bring this episode to life:• Xavier David from the Netherlands – Instagram @xavierdavids14 & @PickleballPower• Piet Bemelmans from Belgium – Instagram @pietbemelmans.pickleball• Jannick Degering from Germany – Instagram @sfd75ev• Harry & Gracie Hamilton from Ireland – Instagram @harry.hamilton.pb / @graciehamilton.pb• Dani & Beni Haijnal from Ireland – Instagram @thedanihajnal / @benihajnal• Arwid Dahlin from Sweden – Instagram @arwiddahlin_pbLEARN MORE – LINKS //• NJP – National Junior Pickleball• Junior PPA Tour• European School Education Platform: eTwinning Pickleball ProjectQUESTION OF THE WEEK //We’d love to hear your thoughts!What does your club or country do to support kids and youth in Pickleball?Comment on RAQT's Instagram @raqtfamily post for this episode and use #pickleballpassport to join the conversation..EPISODE SPONSOR //Thanks to JOOLA EUROPE for supporting this episode.Check out the JOOLA Europe ShopFollow on Instagram @joolaeurope.pbABOUT RAQT //RAQT.com is your court companion for all things pickleball in Europe: From club events to international opens, and now with the RAQT app to track and join tournaments all year round.Download the RAQT app – available in the Apple App Store & Google Play Store.Plan. Play. Compete.GET IN TOUCH //Feedback? Want to be featured in the Players Lounge or just want to send some love to the cabin crew Steffie & Moritz? Email us at: [email protected]