Debate on multiple governing bodies in pickleball reigns supreme, with the community torn between profit-driven versus regulatory authorities. Will the sport flourish or flounder under dual leadership?
Summary
- Will pickleball thrive under one governing body?
- Pros and cons of dual governing bodies
- Community concerns about fractured resources
Community Insights
“I used the same phrase in another thread. So now I’m going to have to own a VHS paddle *AND* a Betamax paddle?” – anneoneamouse
“Pickleball Will is the only governor my body needs” – DingoGlittering
Concerns Over Split Governance
“MLP/PPA can’t afford cameras for line calls, and their tournaments are poorly organized. How could they possibly run a governing body as well? I predict a disaster, and the whole thing goes down in flames.” – RightProperChap
Call for Unity
“It probably have more than one governing body, despite the huge benefits of having just one. It fractures the sport and splits up resources for either to be truly successful…” – LouisasDad
“It may have more than one but it won’t thrive until they consolidate around one. Is there another successful sport that has more than one governing body? Hard to say golf is thriving right now with LIV, but every football and other basketball league fails.” – Mcupelli