Thomasville GA
Pickleball Association

Volunteer Committees Overview

The Thomasville Georgia Pickleball Association (TGAPA) is built by volunteers—and powered by people who care about pickleball, community, and connection.

As TGAPA launches and grows, we’ve created a committee structure that’s simple enough to work now and strong enough to scale for the future. These committees cover the essential functions of a successful nonprofit sports association while giving members meaningful ways to get involved based on their interests, skills, and availability.

You don’t need special credentials. You just need a willingness to help.

Why Committees Matter

Pickleball doesn’t grow on its own. Courts don’t maintain themselves. Events don’t magically happen. Communities don’t connect without effort. Our committees exist to:

• Share responsibility (so no one burns out)

• Give volunteers clear roles and purpose

• Turn good ideas into real action

• Build a sustainable organization that lasts

Each committee plays a distinct role—but they work together as one team.

Our Committees at a Glance

• Community & Youth Outreach Committee - Connecting TGAPA to the broader community - This committee builds relationships beyond the courts—schools, youth programs, community groups—and helps recruit and coordinate the volunteers who make everything possible. Strong outreach means stronger community support, better participation, and smoother events.
• Events Committee - Creating the experiences that bring pickleball to life - From social mixers to competitive play, clinics, and tournaments, this committee plans and runs the events that define pickleball culture in Thomasville. Events build excitement, attract new players, raise funds, and strengthen our sense of community.
• Facilities & Court Management Committee - Protecting and improving the places we play - This committee focuses on court access, organization, maintenance, and long-term planning. Courts are the foundation of everything we do, and this team ensures players have safe, fair, and high-quality places to play—today and in the future.
• Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee - Fueling growth through partnerships and support -Financial stability allows TGAPA to expand programs, improve facilities, and host better events. This committee builds relationships with sponsors, donors, and local businesses while supporting transparent, responsible financial practices.
• Marketing & Communications Committee - Telling the TGAPA story -This team makes sure the community knows who we are, what we offer, and why pickleball matters. From social media to newsletters and event promotion, marketing builds awareness, energy, and engagement across Thomasville and beyond.
• Membership Committee - Welcoming, supporting, and growing our player community - Members are the heart of TGAPA. This committee manages signups, renewals, onboarding, and engagement—making sure every member feels informed, welcomed, and valued from day one.

Why This Structure Works

• Balanced Coverage – Every essential function of the association is represented.

• Shared Leadership – Responsibilities are distributed, preventing burnout and encouraging more members to step up.

• Scalable Growth – Committees can grow, add volunteers, or form sub-teams as TGAPA expands.

• Collaboration Over Silos – Committees work together (Marketing promotes Events, Membership supports Outreach, Sponsorship funds Facilities).

• Proven Model – This structure reflects best practices used by successful nonprofit pickleball and recreational associations nationwide.

There’s a Place for You

Whether you’re organized, creative, social, strategic, or simply passionate about pickleball, there’s a committee that fits your strengths. Some roles require a few hours a month. Others offer leadership opportunities.

TGAPA isn’t just building courts and events—we’re building a community. And it starts with volunteers like you.