- The sport of pickleball has been around since 1965
- It remained a well kept secret until 2008 when the game hit the senior market
- Today it is estimated that over 3 million people play the game
- It is estimated that by 2018 there will be over 8 million players
- 68% of all players are over 60 years old
- Younger people are being introduced to the game in record numbers
- 53% are male and 47% are female
- Places to play are up 62% since 2010
- Played in Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, India, England, Australia, China and Spain
