ABOUT LAS VEGAS PRIDE PICKLEBALL
More Than a Game. A Place to Belong.
Bringing LGBTQ+ players and allies together through pickleball, friendship, and community in Las Vegas.
“At LVPPB, you don’t have to choose between playing competitively and feeling welcome. You can have both.”
The beginning
Our Story
October 1, 2025
Our journey began
Las Vegas Pride Pickleball was founded on a simple idea: everyone deserves a place where they can show up, play a sport they love, and feel like they belong.
We wanted to create something that brought people together beyond the usual social spaces — a community where friendships could grow through shared experiences, friendly competition, and time spent on the court.
On October 1, 2025, LVPPB began its journey toward making that vision a reality. What started as an idea has grown into a community of players with different backgrounds, skill levels, and experiences, connected by a shared love of pickleball.
Some join us for the competition. Others come to meet new people, learn the game, or discover a new social circle. Many find a little bit of everything.
At LVPPB, you don’t have to choose between playing competitively and feeling welcome. You can have both.
What we value
What Makes LVPPB Different
01
Belonging Comes First
We create opportunities for LGBTQ+ players and allies to connect in an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves.
02
Competition With a Real Welcome
We believe great competition and good sportsmanship belong together. Our skill-based divisions help players find enjoyable, appropriately matched games.
03
Connections Beyond the Court
Pickleball brings us together, but the friendships, support, and sense of community are what make LVPPB special.
04
A Community We Build Together
Our players, volunteers, board members, and supporters all contribute to the league’s success. LVPPB continues to grow through the people who show up and make it their own.
Why we play
Our Mission
To provide LGBTQ+ players and allies in Las Vegas with opportunities to participate in organized pickleball in an inclusive, safe, and competitive environment that encourages connection, friendship, sportsmanship, and community.
The people behind the league
Meet the LVPPB Board
Las Vegas Pride Pickleball is supported by a board dedicated to organizing league play, creating opportunities for players, and helping our community grow.
Stephen Gomes
Commissioner
Conard Franz
Treasurer
Travis Coles
Secretary & Technology
Lawrence Garcia
Player Relations & Marketing
Your place on the court
Come Play With Us
Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or looking for a new competitive challenge, there’s a place for you in the LVPPB community.
Discover how our league works, explore the current season, and find your next opportunity to get on the court.