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Game On: South Hills Park Unveils Six New Pickleball Courts After Years of Anticipation

South Hills Park Pickleball Courts: On June 19, 2025, South Lebanon Township held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open six new pickleball courts at South Hills Park. The courts were built with the help of a $227,000 Local Share Account...

How a Small Town’s Big Dream Turned H-Town Pickleball Into Indiana’s Favorite Gathering Spot

Nearly two years after its ribbon-cutting, H-Town Pickleball in Huntertown, Indiana, continued to thrive as a community favorite. Located at Huntertown Family Park, the courts were built through local fundraising and volunteer efforts. Residents like Kristi Kamide and Sherry...

Willow Creek Park Pickleball Courts Get Major Upgrade—Here’s What Players Need to Know

Willow Creek Park Pickleball Resurfacing: The pickleball courts at Willow Creek Park closed on June 23, 2025, for resurfacing. Basin Recreation managed the project, which lasted about one week depending on the weather. The goal was to keep the...

Santa Fe Mourns Steven Ballinger: Pickleball Community Remembers a Deep Soul Lost Too Soon

Steven Ballinger Pickleball Legacy: Steven Ballinger, age 42, a well-known cyclist and regular pickleball player in Santa Fe, has died following a cycling accident. He was a beloved member of the local pickleball community and often played at Fort...

New Jersey State Open Unveils $5,000 Prize Pool and PPA Nationals Spots—Who Will Rise in 2025?

The New Jersey State Open will take place from July 11 to July 13, 2025, at Veterans Park in Hamilton, New Jersey. As a Professional Pickleball Association National Qualifier, the tournament offers medals, national entries, and a $5,000 prize...

Donald Driver Serves Up Pickleball Showdown to Empower Local Families

Donald Driver Pickleball Charity Tournament: On July 26, 2025, former football star Donald Driver will host Donald Driver’s Battle of the Paddles at Pickleball Kingdom in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The tournament will include men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events....

Amateur Pickleball Players to Battle Pros Side-by-Side at New York Classic 2025—Are You Ready to Join the Action?

New York Classic Pickleball Tournament 2025: The New York Classic will take place from July 4 to July 6, 2025, at SPORTIME on Randall’s Island in New York City. Registration opens June 4 at 8:00 a.m. EST and closes...

Minneapolis Mash Ignites Amateur Pickleball Dreams With National Championship on the Line

The World Pickleball Tour returned to Minnesota with the Minneapolis Mash tournament held from June 27 to June 29, 2025, at Lakeview Knolls Park in Maple Grove. This event featured amateur players competing across various skill and age levels...

‘The Counter Kings’ Stun Rivals in Thrilling Five-Game Showdown to Clinch Orange County Cup

Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio, known as “The Counter Kings,” won the men’s doubles title at the Select Medical Orange County Cup in San Clemente. They beat Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin, called “Fedquin,” in a five-game final full...

Dink Minor League Pickleball Brings Fast-Paced Team Showdown to Sydney—Are You Ready to Compete?

The Dink Minor League Pickleball tournament will take place on July 6, 2025, at Voyager Willis Park in Chatswood, New South Wales. This event brings players together in a fun and social team format. Registration is open until June...

Match Point Open Pickleball Tournament 2025: Cash Prizes, Free Entry, and Fierce Competition Await in Scottsdale

Match Point Open Pickleball Tournament 2025: The Match Point Open Powered by Proton takes place July 5–6, 2025 at The Picklr Scottsdale North in Scottsdale, Arizona. Open to amateurs and pros, the event features cash prizes and free registration....

Hunter Johnson Shakes Up Pickleball Rankings With Stunning Orange County Cup Win

Hunter Johnson Pickleball Men’s Singles Victory: Hunter Johnson made a bold claim for the top spot in men’s singles by defeating Federico Staksrud 11-5, 11-2 in the final of the Select Medical Orange County Cup. The event, held in...

Unstoppable Duo: Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright Extend Winning Streak in San Clemente Showdown

Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright won the women’s doubles title at the Select Medical Orange County Cup with a strong victory over Catherine Parenteau and Rachel Rohrabacher. The top two teams met in a finals rematch, but Waters...

Connor Garnett Stuns Fans With Daring Comebacks to Claim Bronze at Orange County Cup

Connor Garnett Epic Pickleball Comebacks: At the Select Medical Orange County Cup, Connor Garnett showed why fans call him “The Comeback Kid.” He came from behind in two major matches—against Jack Sock and Christian Alshon—to claim the bronze medal...

Underdog Duo Ting Chien Wei and Yufei Long Stun Top Seeds in Dramatic Orange County Cup Run

At the Select Medical Orange County Cup in San Clemente, the #36 seeded team of Ting Chien Wei and Yufei Long made an unexpected and impressive run in women’s doubles. Representing Asia through the UPA Trailblazers program, the duo...

Underdog Rafael Lenhard Stuns Top Seeds in Dazzling Orange County Pickleball Debut

Rafael Lenhard Pickleball Breakthrough: Newcomer Rafael Lenhard made headlines at the Select Medical Orange County Cup by upsetting top players in the men’s singles draw. Held at Life Time Fitness with large crowds and sunny skies, the tournament saw...

Federico Staksrud Abruptly Ends adidas Partnership—What’s Next for Pickleball’s Top Star?

Federico Staksrud Adidas Partnership Split: Federico Staksrud has officially ended his partnership with adidas Pickleball. The announcement came Monday morning, just five months after the two sides joined forces. In a social media post, Federico Staksrud said the decision...

Vinnie Brascia Reveals How Women’s Pickleball Is Powering Into a Bold New Era

Vinnie Brascia Women’s Pickleball Evolution: Vinnie Brascia, a former tennis coach and proud father of Mary Brascia and Maggie Brascia, is seeing big changes in women’s pickleball. He travels with his daughters on tour, offering advice as both coach...

Is Pickleball Enough? Experts Reveal the Surprising Gaps in Your Fitness Routine

Pickleball Fitness and Full-Body Health: Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that keeps people active and social. But experts say it may not be enough for full-body fitness. While it improves movement and coordination, it doesn’t fully cover strength, endurance,...

Senior Pro Reveals Game-Changing Pickleball Tips for Winning With Any Partner

Pickleball Partner Strategy Tips: Coach Tony Roig, a 55-year-old senior pro and full-time pickleball coach, has shared three helpful tips for players over 50 looking to improve their performance during recreational games. The advice is focused on real situations...