THE PICTURE IS OF THE COMPLETED COURTS - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC JULY 1, 2024
COURTS ARE LOCATED AT 1573 OVERLAND ROAD IN THE CHRIS KRAFT BEAVERHEAD COUNTY PARK
Our Story
Our efforts to raise funds for developing and maintaining community outdoor pickleball facilities started in 2022 when a small group of individuals came up with the idea. With the help of Beaverhead County and Bike Walk Southwest Montana (BWSWMT) the concept soon started to take shape. The BWSWMT-Pickleball Committee was formed under BWSWMT IRS 501(c)3. A project budget was created with fund raising beginning late 2022. The Beaverhead Pickleball Association (BPA) was formed in September of 2023 after transitioning from a committee of BWSWMT to it's own 501(c)3 organization due to insurance issues.
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Playing schedule is posted, just click the button below.
From an Idea to Reality
After three months of fund raising and obtaining commitments for in-kind donations, preparations were made to start construction in early November for 2022. But, as Mother Nature would have it, the weather did not cooperate until May 1, 2023. When construction finely started costs had risen from an estimated $43,000 to over $70,000 for the two courts. Check view more to see more photos of the construction progress on the courts. Fencing was completed the second week in November 2023 and the courts were ready for play July 1, 2024.
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The Time is Now
Pickleball is now played in 60 countries representing 6 continents around the world, and growing! Association of Pickleball Professionals reports there were 36.6 millon picleball players in the U.S. from August 2021 to August 2022, a more than 7 fold increase over previous estimates. Click below to open the USA Pickleball Website.
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To determine your pickleball skill level click below​.
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Over $80,000 Donated Monetarily and Through In-Kind Services by the Following Businesses and Organizations.
Individuals have donated over $9,000 toward the construction of the pickleball courts which is reflected in the amount above.
HELP OUR CAUSE
Your support and contributions will enable us maintain as well as improve the courts and enhance the park like setting. Your generous donation enable us to continue to offer free public lessons and offer pickleball to anyone who wants play. We ask that you mail tax deductible donations to Beaverhead Pickleball Association, PO Box 683 Dillon, MT 59725 or you can donate through our Zeffy account on our Facebook listing (Facebook.com/BeaverheadPickleball). Thank you for your support.
Matador Ranch and Cattle Company
Morrison Construction
Murdock's Ranch and Home Supply
Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan
Pivots Plus
ProShine Clean
RE Miller and Sons
Rocky Mountain Supply
Rowe Excavation
Schuett Farms Frontline Ag Solutions
Selkirk
Southwesten YMCA
Sparky's Garage
Stockman Bank
Subway Dillon
Sundowner Motel
The Good Life
The Notch Physical Therapy
Town & Country Foods
United Way of Beaverhead County
Our Organizational Mission​
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To provide and maintain a welcoming pickleball facility for people of all ages, skill levels, and abilities;
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To treat everyone fairly and equitably, regardless of their physical characteristics, athletic ability, or other factors;
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To encourage exercise which leads to healthy living and social interaction;
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And create a sense of community pride, where people can find common ground and support for each other.
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AgWest Farm Services
Badger Archery
Bank of Commerce
Barns Auction Services
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Foundation
Beaverhead Home Center
Bike Walk Southwest Montana
Buyan Industries, LLC
Cottom Seed, Inc.
Country Side RV
Dillon Jaycees
Goose Down Ranch
High Peaks Federal Credit Union
JGN Law Office
John Erb Ranch
Edward Jones Firm and Foundation
Festival of Trees
Mac’s Last Cast
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Every donation will receive an acknowledgement from the association
News Letter April 2025
It's time to dust off those pickleball paddles; the outdoor courts are once again for the 2025 season as of 4:00 p.m. March 26th. They will be open to anyone until Tuesday, April 1st. On the April 1st, BPA members' playing times will take effect:
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday thru Friday and 5:00 p.m. to Dark, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
It's not too late to get your membership dues in to be eligible for "preferred playing Time." (Application Above)
As always, questions, suggestions and ideas are always welcome!
Dave
​BPA Chair