Empowering student-athletes through structured interscholastic competition, regional leadership, and a clear pathway to CIF recognition across the state.
Our Mission
CAHSPB serves as the official statewide governing body for interscholastic high school pickleball, establishing regional chapters, training local directors, and creating a framework for fair, competitive, and safe play for California student-athletes.
Establish and oversee regional chapter structures with appointed directors serving on the statewide board
Work with schools, districts, and the CIF to formalize pickleball as a sanctioned interscholastic sport
Provide resources, training, and tournament infrastructure for schools across Southern and Northern California
Annual championships with structured regional qualifying rounds ensuring competitive balance statewide.
Standardized bylaws, director training, and reporting structures for every regional chapter.
Club officers, team captains, and student board representation built into every program.
Active engagement with CIF, NFHS, and California legislators to advance formal recognition.
Statewide Expansion
Our chapter network is growing region by region, with Southern California leading the way and Northern California expansion underway for 2025–26.
Interactive map coming soon — tracking all active and planned chapters
Events & Media
San Diego Sports Arena Complex · All Regions Competing · Mixed & Singles Brackets
Mission Viejo Community Center · Orange County Chapter
Virtual + In-Person Hybrid · All Directors Required
Partners & Sponsors
We're grateful to the organizations, brands, and individuals investing in the future of youth pickleball in California.
The official statewide nonprofit governing body for interscholastic high school pickleball in California.
Mission Statement
The California High School Pickleball Board (CAHSPB) exists to advance, govern, and expand interscholastic pickleball programs throughout the State of California. We are committed to creating equitable access to competitive play, developing leadership among student-athletes, and establishing the governance infrastructure necessary to achieve formal recognition within the California Interscholastic Federation and established scholastic athletic structures.
CAHSPB envisions a California where every high school student has access to a structured, competitive, and personally enriching pickleball program — supported by trained coaches, standardized rules, and a pathway to collegiate-level recognition.
We are building the infrastructure today that will sustain competitive youth pickleball in California for generations to come — beginning with regional chapters and culminating in CIF-sanctioned play.
CAHSPB is governed by a State Board of Directors composed of regional chapter directors, at-large members, and an Advisory Council of education and sports leaders.
CAHSPB is organized as a California nonprofit corporation operating in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations governing educational athletic organizations.
We are actively engaged with USA Pickleball, NFHS, school districts, county offices of education, and the California legislature to advance our mission.
Organizational Structure
CAHSPB is led by a statewide board comprising regional chapter directors and elected at-large members who provide governance, strategic direction, and accountability for the organization.
Statewide leadership, CIF liaison, strategic partnerships
SD County chapter operations and school outreach
OC chapter governance, league management
LA basin chapter growth and tournament management
Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Ventura chapter operations and school enrollment
Education leaders, legal counsel, and sports industry professionals
Long-Term Goals
Complete SoCal launch; appoint all chapter directors; adopt uniform bylaws
Launch Bay Area, Sacramento, and Central Valley chapters with appointed directors
Submit formal recognition petition with documented participation data, governance documentation, and legislative support
First fully sanctioned varsity pickleball season with official scoring, playoffs, and state championships
Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council brings expertise from education administration, sports law, athletic governance, and youth development.
Nonprofit law, CIF compliance, and district partnership agreements
Former principals and district athletic directors providing operational guidance
National governing body alignment and rule standardization support
Nonprofit finance oversight, grant writing, and sponsor relations
Active chapters across Southern California with statewide expansion underway for 2025–2026.
Southern California
4 member schools · San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa districts · Spring & Fall season play
5 member schools · Irvine, Mission Viejo, Anaheim districts · Year-round league play
6 member schools · LAUSD, Glendale, Pasadena districts · Largest chapter by enrollment
3 member schools · Riverside and San Bernardino county districts · Growing rapidly
2 member schools · Ventura and Camarillo districts · Launching interschool league this spring
Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and Central Valley chapters are in formation for the 2025–2026 school year.
Start a Chapter
CAHSPB provides everything you need to launch a regional chapter — bylaws templates, director training, marketing assets, and direct board support. Here's how to get started:
Tell us about your region, school connections, and your vision
Board review of your candidacy as regional chapter director
Receive bylaws, branding, training materials, and onboarding support
Begin school enrollment, club formation, and league scheduling
Resources and guidance for schools, principals, and athletic directors looking to bring pickleball to their campus.
For School Administrators: CAHSPB provides all documentation needed to present a pickleball club proposal to your principal and district — including sample MOU templates, liability guidance, and coach certification requirements.
Getting Started
Starting a school pickleball club is simpler than you might think. CAHSPB has streamlined the process so any school in California can launch a program in a matter of weeks.
Lunchtime Model
CAHSPB pioneered a lunchtime tournament structure that allows schools with limited court access and time to run meaningful internal competitions during the school day.
No after-school transportation required. No facility rental needed. Students compete on-campus, building excitement organically. It's the fastest path from zero to interschool play.
Short, structured matches built for 30-45 minute lunch periods
Portable nets and paddles managed by student club officers
CAHSPB platform tracks player rankings across seasons
Top lunchtime players auto-qualify for regional league tryouts
Transition to Interschool Play
Once your school has an established club, the pathway to competitive interschool play is clear and supported at every step.
Lunchtime tournaments, skills development, player registration
Compete against other schools in your chapter's regional league
Top performers qualify for chapter-level championships
Regional champions compete at the CAHSPB Annual State Championship
Administrator Resources
Complete documentation for district and principal approval including MOU template
Overview of participant insurance options and school liability considerations
Pathway for certifying coaching advisors through USA Pickleball and CAHSPB
Recommended gear list and vendor discounts for new CAHSPB-affiliated schools
Pre-written proposal language for budget and program approval presentations
Tournament management, player registration, and league scheduling tools
State championships, regional leagues, director summits, and media coverage of CAHSPB programs.
Featured Event
The premier annual event of the California HS Pickleball season. Regional champions from all active chapters compete in singles and doubles brackets for the state title. Open media registration available.
Schedule
Mission Viejo Community Center · Orange County Chapter · All OC member schools
Balboa Park Tennis/Pickleball Center · SD Chapter · Open to all SD member schools
San Diego Sports Arena Complex · All Regions
Hybrid (In-Person + Virtual) · Board Members Required
Multiple school campuses · Prospective chapter introduction events
Media
Media inquiries: media@cahspb.org
Join the fastest-growing youth sports movement in California and reach thousands of student-athletes, families, and educators.
Why Partner with CAHSPB
CAHSPB is the only statewide governing body for high school pickleball in California. As the sport explodes in popularity, our organization is uniquely positioned at the intersection of youth sports, education, and one of the fastest-growing athletic communities in the country.
1,400+ student-athletes, 38 schools, and their families across multiple California counties
Events, digital media, social platforms, school communications, and press coverage
Associate your brand with youth development, healthy competition, and educational excellence
Sponsorship Tiers
Entry-level partnership for community organizations and local businesses.
Premier tier for brands seeking meaningful engagement with California youth sports.
Exclusive title sponsorship with maximum brand integration across all CAHSPB programs.
CAHSPB also offers custom brand integration packages, equipment sponsorships, scholarship fund naming rights, and chapter-level partnership agreements. Contact our development team to design a partnership that fits your goals and budget.
CAHSPB operates with full transparency, formal bylaws, and a structured board aligned with California nonprofit law.
Board Structure
CAHSPB is governed by a State Board of Directors that meets quarterly and is accountable to the membership, the organization's bylaws, and applicable California law.
7–9 voting members including regional chapter directors and at-large elected members. Holds full governance authority.
Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Manages day-to-day operations between quarterly board meetings.
Each CAHSPB-chartered chapter is represented by an appointed director who holds a seat on the State Board.
Non-voting advisors from education, law, sports administration, and the pickleball industry who advise the board on strategic matters.
Bylaws Summary
CAHSPB is incorporated as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation under the California Corporations Code.
Governing bylaws adopted by the founding board, covering membership, elections, board duties, meetings, and chapter oversight. Available upon written request.
All board members are required to annually disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from relevant votes in accordance with IRS Form 990 requirements.
Each regional chapter operates under a signed Charter Agreement with CAHSPB, defining responsibilities, conduct standards, and reporting requirements.
Compliance
CAHSPB operates in compliance with Title 1, Division 2 of the California Corporations Code governing nonprofit public benefit corporations.
CAHSPB is pursuing 501(c)(3) charitable organization status and files all required federal disclosures including IRS Form 990 annually.
All CAHSPB programs, eligibility rules, and competition structures are designed to comply with and ultimately align with California Interscholastic Federation standards.
Transparency
CAHSPB is committed to full financial and operational transparency with members, schools, sponsors, and the public.
CAHSPB publishes an annual report detailing program outcomes, financial summaries, chapter growth, and board activities. Available upon request and filed with the California Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts.
CAHSPB's IRS determination letter, Articles of Incorporation, and most recent Form 990 are available to any member of the public upon written request to info@cahspb.org.
General inquiries, media requests, sponsorship, and chapter information — we're here to help.
General Inquiry
Contact Information
For press credentials, media access at events, executive interviews, and story pitches.
For sponsorship tier inquiries, custom partnership packages, and corporate development conversations.
For school enrollment, chapter director applications, and district partnership inquiries.