The Raleigh Pickleball Advisory Group (RPAG) was formed in early 2019.  It includes players of varying levels and skills, is diverse, represents all parts of the city, and supports the ever-growing sport.  We work regularly with the community centers and the leaders of the Raleigh Parks and Recreation.  Although Covid-19 slowed progress, we continued to meet and talk virtually with the City during the pandemic, continuing to forward pickleball interests. 

Mission

• To make Raleigh the finest and most inclusive pickleball city in the United States.

What We Support:

• Increasing the number of places to play in Raleigh, indoor and outdoor, public and private.
• Conduct and demeanor that promote kindness and harmony among all players.
• Open communication of pickleball information.
• Respectful discourse between the players and the Raleigh Parks and Rec Department.
• Opportunities for the improvement in skill level among our players.
• The sense of community and belonging that engenders pride in Raleigh pickleball.
• Inclusion of all players, regardless of age, race, fitness, or skill level.
• Welcoming new players to learn and become involved in our sport.

Ambassadors

• Meet your ambassadors:
  • Raleigh:
    • Bruce, Bruce Blankenhorn
    • Joe
  • Wake County:
    • TBD

Meet your RPAG representatives:

• President, Suzette Brown
• Vice President, Bruce Blankenhorn
• Treasurer, Diane Miller
• Social Director, Angela Perry
• Rep for Chavis Park Community Center, Jackie Johnson
• Rep for churches and private locations and Method Road, Janice Waterman
• Rep for Brier Creek Community Center, Richard Claxon
• Rep for Optimist Park Community Center, Judy Mueller
• Rep for North Hills Park, Shannon Hardy
• Rep for Green Road Park Community Center and Lions Park Community Center, Lisa Strong
• Raleigh USAPA Ambassador, Bruce Blankenhorn
• Rep for Lake Lynn Community Center and backup for webmaster, Kevin DeBruhl
• Webmaster, Gustavo Ruiz