Tribute to Bainbridge Island

Tribute to Bainbridge Island — Honouring the Birthplace of Pickleball Since 1965

Every sport has an origin story. Pickleball's begins on Bainbridge Island, Washington — where in the summer of 1965, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum improvised a backyard game that would eventually become the fastest-growing sport in North America. The PeaMac Tees Tribute to Bainbridge Island collection honours that history with a design as bold and enduring as the game itself.

A Design That Tells the Story

The signature Bainbridge Island graphic features a bold circular back design framed by scenic Pacific Northwest mountains, open water, and pickleball icons — a visual tribute to the landscape where it all began. "Bainbridge Island, WA — Birthplace of Pickleball 1965" anchors the design with the weight of history and the pride of a community that started something extraordinary. Whether you know the full origin story or you're discovering it for the first time, this piece connects you to the roots of the sport.

For Players Who Love the Game and Its History

This collection is for the pickleball player who appreciates where the sport came from — the history buffs, the passionate advocates, the players who love sharing the origin story with anyone who will listen. It's also a natural conversation starter on the court, at tournaments, and anywhere pickleball culture runs deep.

The Full Bainbridge Island Lineup

• Bainbridge Island Graphic Tee — Premium soft cotton in a relaxed fit, with the bold circular Bainbridge Island tribute design on the back
• Bainbridge Island Tote Bag — Spacious, durable everyday carry with the same iconic design — perfect for hauling court gear or carrying the story of pickleball wherever you go

The Perfect Pickleball History Gift

For the pickleball player who has everything — give them the origin story. The Bainbridge Island collection makes a meaningful, conversation-starting gift for passionate players, pickleball historians, tournament travellers, and anyone who loves the sport deeply enough to want to know where it all began. A standout pick for birthdays, holidays, and pickleball milestone celebrations.

Why Players Love This Collection

• Bold circular back design with Pacific Northwest mountains, water & pickleball icons
• "Bainbridge Island, WA — Birthplace of Pickleball 1965" — a tribute to the sport's origins
• Available as a graphic tee and tote bag
• Premium soft cotton tee — comfortable for court and everyday wear
• A meaningful pickleball history gift for passionate players
• Ships across Canada and the US

Wear it. Share it. Spark joy — and the story of where pickleball began. Browse the full Tribute to Bainbridge Island collection today.