Janice Pauly has run hundreds of pickleball tournaments over the last 14 years—but don’t expect to find double elimination on her schedule. “I only run round robin tournaments,” she said. “And there’s a reason for that.” For Janice, it’s not just a logistical choice—it’s a matter of fairness and efficiency. In her early years directing…
With decades of experience in both computer programming and physical education, Janice Pauly brings a blend of precision and player-centered thinking to pickleball tournament management. “I’m not a professional tournament director,” Janice said. “I do this because I enjoy the challenge.” Janice has run the tournament desk at numerous tournaments over the past 14 years,…
Pickleball organizer and instructor Jay Jaudon has found a team pickleball format that keeps players engaged, gives everyone plenty of court time, and wraps up in a single day. His events combine structure and simplicity, with a focus on team spirit and match flow. Jay is the pickleball coordinator that oversees activities at GT Bray…
If you want to know how to run a successful pickleball tournament, Melissa McCurley is the person to talk to. Melissa, the former CEO of Pickleball Tournaments, has overseen hundreds of competitions. She is now Executive Vice President of Competition at APP, but when contacted by PickleVisor, Melissa generously agreed to an interview with the…