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Pickleball Hits Louisiana Boardwalk: Plans Underway for Major Expansion

Pickleball Hits Louisiana Boardwalk: In a move set to grant on the nationwide pickleball craze, plans are forming ahead to bring this fast-growing sport to Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets at 540 Boardwalk Blvd. With over 36 million players nationwide, according...

Fans Demand For More Pickleball Courts in Baxter

Fans Demand For More Pickleball Courts: In Baxter, a growing demand for more opportunities to play pickleball has aroused a plea from local residents to expand court facilities. In June, Bud Reponen approached the Baxter City Council, advocating for...

UPA’s Impact on Pickleball’s Future: Paddle Gate 2024

UPA’s Impact on Pickleball’s Future: In the fast-evolving world of pickleball, 2024 has been marked by a flurry of controversies and crucial decisions surrounding paddle regulations. Dubbed “Paddle Gate,” this year has seen unprecedented upheavals that could reshape the...

Performance Pickleball RVA to Host Mid-Atlantic Competition

Pickleball RVA to Host Mid-Atlantic Competition: Performance Pickleball RVA is set to host the Mid-Atlantic competition as part of the inaugural USA Pickleball Select Series, announced by USA Pickleball. Scheduled from July 18-21, players of all ages and skill...

Pickleball Set to Debut at Brawley Summer Recreation Camp

Pickleball Set to Debut at Brawley: As ongoing repairs at the Lions Center swimming pool, the City of Brawley continues to launch its summer recreation lineup. Alongside popular programs like Summer Day Camp and Mini Camp, the city is...

MLP Waiver Wire Controversy: Debate on Competitive Fairness

MLP Waiver Wire Controversy: The recent spectacle surrounding Major League Pickleball’s waiver wire period has stirred more than just curiosity—it has ignited a debate that strikes at the core of competitive integrity. The return of the Fab Five, led...

Pickleball Included in upgrade at Springfield parks

Pickleball Included in upgrade at Springfield parks: Summer in Springfield is the apex of park enjoyment, yet beneath the surface of public view lies a bustling effort to uphold the pristine condition of our green spaces. The Springfield Park...

Why Old White People are Obsessed with Pickleball

Why Old White People are Obsessed with Pickleball: In recent years, a new sport has been gaining popularity across the United States, blending elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton into what enthusiasts call ‘pickleball.’ Originating from Banbridge Island...

Entrepreneur Ellie Jamison Launches New Gen Pickleball Paddles

 Ellie Jamison Launches New Gen Pickleball Paddles: Pickleball, a sport rapidly gaining popularity among the younger generation, has seen a surge in interest in recent years. Now, thanks to the innovation of a local entrepreneur, young enthusiasts of the...

US Open Pickleball Championships: Celebrating Excellence in Naples

US Open Pickleball Championships: Naples, Florida, hosts the esteemed US Open Pickleball Championships, recognized globally as the premier event on the sport’s calendar. This tournament has earned a reputation as the world’s largest pickleball gathering, blending competitive fervor with...

Grand Mesa Picklers Plans New Pickleball Courts in Cedaredge

Grand Mesa Picklers Plans New Pickleball Courts: Grand Mesa Picklers and the local school district are searching a potential partnership to address the community’s need for new pickleball and tennis courts in Cedaredge. Judy Weaver, representing the Cedaredge Recreation...

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns’ 35th career title together

Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns’ 35th career title: The mixed doubles final at the Orange County Cup presented by Fitvine Wine featured a clash between two contrasting teams: the top-seeded duo of Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns,...

The Picklr Raises Its Valuation: Pickleball Investment Boom

The Picklr Raises Its Valuation: Pickleball’s growth is paralleled by increasing business activity and investment in the sport. Investment in America’s fastest-growing sport, pickleball, is rapidly increasing in 2024, with significant developments in the industry. The Picklr, a Utah-based indoor...

Anna Leigh Waters Continues Dominance at Orange County Cup

Anna Leigh Waters Continues Dominance: The Orange County Cup presented by FitVine Wine offered yet another stage for Anna Leigh Waters to present her dominance in women’s singles, as she took on her alarming rival, Catherine Parenteau. In what...

Wilbraham Select Board Prioritizes Pickleball Over History

Wilbraham Select Board Prioritizes Pickleball Over History: Pickleball’s rapid rise as the nation’s fastest-growing sport is well-deserved—it’s a dynamic, inclusive game that appeals to everyone. In a crucial decision during its June 24 session, the Wilbraham Select Board intended...

Waters and Parenteau Maintain No. 1 Position Post OC Cup

Waters and Parenteau Maintain No. 1 Position: The Orange County Cup presented by FitVine Wine once again showcased the unparalleled dominance of the #1 ranked women’s doubles team, Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau. In a tournament teeming with...

Halloween Themed Pickleball Event Coming to Bentonville

Halloween Themed Pickleball Event: Bentonville is gearing up to celebrate Halloween with a thrilling twist this year, as plans for a spooky-themed pickleball tournament are underway. The event promises to blend the excitement of pickleball with the festive spirit...

Post OC Cup Men’s Singles Rankings of the PPA Tour 2024

Post OC Cup Men’s Singles Rankings: The men’s singles draw featured an impressive lineup of 153 players, with only eight spots available in the round of 64 after a rigorous qualifying phase. Haworth’s journey to the top included notable...

Pickleball Kingdom Expanding with 2nd Location in Utah

Pickleball Kingdom Expanding: Pickleball enthusiasts in Utah have reason to rejoice as Pickleball Kingdom gears up to launch its second location in the state. Set against the backdrop of Utah’s growing sports scene, the new facility promises to elevate...

Carolina Pickleball Company Aiming New Courts in Brunswick

Carolina Pickleball Company Aiming New Courts: In the vibrant landscape of Brunswick County, pickleball enthusiasts may soon have reason to celebrate. Plans are in progress  for a new pickleball facility in Shallotte, lead by the Carolina Pickleball Company. This initiative...