What started out as a simple backyard game for friends and family in the late ‘60s, pickleball has evolved into a national craze. It is still strongly rooted in Washington, becoming the state’s official sport in 2022. Its wild popularity in the Bellingham area fostered pickleball clubs, campus competitions and a new buzz among younger generations. It’s no longer just a game for your grandparents.

Produced by Erik Anderson, Kieran Bresnahan, Ethan Henry, Nicola Wasmuth, and Finn Wendt

Edited by Erik Anderson and Finn Wendt

Interviews by Erik Anderson, Nicola Wasmuth, and Finn Wendt

This video was created by the Advanced Visual Journalism class at Western Washington University during the Fall 2022 quarter.