Humana Announces Four New Sponsorships of Leading U.S. Pickleball Organizations to Inspire and Promote Active and Healthy Lifestyles for All Ages, With a Special Focus on Seniors
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New sponsorships of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), Major League Pickleball’s D.C. Pickleball Team, Professional Pickleball Association Tour (PPA), and
U.S. Senior Pickleball (USSP) begin in fall 2023 - Approximately one-third of frequent pickleball players are 65+, highlighting the popularity of the sport with seniors
“As we have seen pickleball’s popularity soar over the past several years, we’re excited to continue championing the game, partner with leading organizations that are working hard to promote the sport, and make it more accessible to more people in more places, especially to seniors,” said Jennifer Bazante, Chief Marketing Officer at Humana. “As a leader in integrated care for seniors, we strive to create experiences that enable health, enhance activity and foster connectivity so seniors can live their healthiest age yet, and there’s no better activity than pickleball that does just that.”
Humana’s new pickleball sponsorships go beyond traditional advertising and branding opportunities, to also include senior-focused tournaments and clinics in celebration of those who have popularized the sport, as well as community impact projects to create more access to the game. For each of the sponsorships, Humana will be the “Official and Exclusive Healthcare Partner;” specific highlights of each sponsorship include:
Association of Pickleball Players (APP) – In addition to Humana advertising on all televised APP events, Humana and APP will host the first-ever “The Humana Cup” where senior pros (age 50+) and super senior pros (60+) will compete for prize money in key markets on the APP Tour. Humana will also establish an all-new wellness and recovery space for players on the APP Tour to relax and recover with fitness equipment and nutritious food and drink to fuel their game; and will work with local community members to plan and launch dedicated community-impact projects, including the provision of courts to benefit community members of tournament host cities.
D.C. Pickleball Team – In addition to the sponsorships summarized above, Humana has agreed to sponsor the
Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) – Naming rights to the Humana championship court which will feature a branded non-volley zone, or “kitchen,” area showcasing Humana’s logo on both sides of the net at each of the 25+ nationally-broadcast tour stops on the 2023-24 PPA Tour, which showcases the best players in the world on the biggest stages. Additionally, the partnership will see advertising in all televised PPA Tour events, and at four 2024 marquee tournament stops, the PPA Tour and Humana will host a senior-focused “Humana Champions Cup,” as well as senior-focused clinics that will be open to the public.
In 2023, per an APP report, more than 48.3 million adult Americans have played pickleball at least once in the past 12 months; according to a report issued by the SFIA, more than half (
These sponsorships are announced on the heels of the inaugural National Mall of Pickleball, the first-ever construction of nine temporary pickleball courts on the National Mall in
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Jahna Lindsay-Jones
Humana Corporate Communications
jlindsayjones@humana.com
Source: Humana Inc.
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