In August 2013 Pickleburg was created as a vehicle to help promote and grow the game of pickleball in Williamsburg and James City County, Virginia. Today, that focus has shifted from "promote and grow" to offering game improvement lessons and coaching for developing players at all levels.
What Have We Been Up-To Since 2013?
- Sharing news and information about the game, the rules, and the gear.
- Promoting the game via print and digital media, interviews, podcasts, and presentations.
- Encouraging our player community to share their passion for the game with others.
- Engaging with our community leaders, elected representatives and Parks & Recreation leaders/staff.
- Participating in Public Forums exploring the future growth of the game and the projected venue requirements.
- Partnering with vendors and manufacturers to provide equipment support for organizations with limited resources.
- Supporting corporate team building and wellness programming activities.
- Consulting with communities and organizations.
Our Local Early Adopters
Our earliest adopters have had front row seats to the transition from tape and temporary nets, to world-class public venues and dedicated courts in every major residential community. Listed below are a few of our area's earliest adopters, the people who decided to take a chance on a "game with the silly name most people had never heard of."
Ted Hanson, Ken Drees, Paige Sutton, Alice and Digger Krebs, Maryann Schwab, William Randolph, Bob Cleveland, John Beck, Al Zerafa, Bill Sherman, Fran Hermance, Paul Murr, Patti Gray, Lee Hauser, Dick Durst, Beverly Thomas, Mai Ignatius, and Bill Armbruster.
(Local article about Jeff Anthony, Pickleburg Founder / August 2025 / Page 16)
