APC ambassadors represent the things we love about pickleball and uphold the SPIRIT vales of Pickleball Australia. 

Each year, ambassadors are selected and approved via a selection committee and endorsed by the previous years ambassadors.

Ambassadors are responsible for assisting with the promotion and planning of the APC; sharing their knowledge of local community and their passion for pickleball to ensure all participants and their guests have a wonderful experience at the APC. 

 

Our 2026 Australian Pickleball Championships ambassadors are: 

Aaron Blitz

 

"I am really excited for another amazing APC! I played in the first one in 2019 and have never looked back. If you want a fun, inclusive and exciting event, I always tell people that the APC should be on their list of events for the year.

I am really looking forward to being an ambassador this year!" 

Mandy Corbett


"I’m incredibly excited and honoured to be an ambassador for the 2026 Australian Pickleball Championships. Pickleball has given me so many amazing opportunities — as a player, coach, organiser, and being part of an incredible community — and I can’t wait to help showcase this super fun sport at the APC on the Gold Coast at the end of September.

I’m looking forward to seeing players of all skill levels and ages at this unforgettable event filled with high-level competition, great people, and plenty of passion for the game we all love."

Michael Dobbie-Bridges


"I'm super excited to be an ambassador for the 2026 Australian Pickleball Championships. Last year, I had the great privledge of playing with my great mate Dion Reweti and we won gold in the Wheelchair Men's Doubles. This was my first ever pickleball tournament and it was an incredible moment.

I'm looking forward to having another go at that title this year in playing in this great tournament. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!"

Athur Little

 

"I started playing pickleball in 2020. I'm a Gold Medalist at the APC, State Titles, Pan Pac's and a Silver Medalist at the Scottish Open! I've achieved Top 5 in the Australian Rankings in 70+ Men's and Mixed Doubles.

I'm also a Level 2 Referee, since I hope to give something back to the sport of pickleball. At 75 still going strong."

Aleisha Horridge


As Western Australia’s #1 female pickleball player, I'm so excited to be back for my third year at the Australian Pickleball Championships. 

This year is going to be bigger, better, and more competitive than ever! I'm really looking forward to being an ambassador and playing at Australia's largest pickleball tournament!