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Michigan Homeowners Race to Transform Yards with Custom Pickleball Courts—Here’s What’s Driving the Boom

Michigan Backyard Pickleball Court Builder: Across Michigan, more homeowners are turning their backyards into pickleball courts. From Detroit to Traverse City, families are hiring builders to install custom courts. This shift started during the pandemic and is now a...

Megha Kapoor Joins Maxwill Sports: The Game-Changing Move Set to Ignite Pickleball’s Global Rise

Megha Kapoor Joins Maxwill Sports: Maxwill Sports has signed Indian pickleball star Megha Kapoor, marking a major step for both the brand and the sport. Megha Kapoor, known for her leadership and success in pickleball, is now officially part...

Local Pickleball Champs Shine at Manitoba 55+ Games—But National Seniors Event Faces Uncertain Future

Manitoba 55+ Games Pickleball Medalists: From June 3 to 5, more than 1,000 senior athletes gathered in Steinbach, Manitoba, for the 2025 Manitoba 55+ Games. Among them, three local pickleball players from Ritchot and Niverville returned home with medals....

At 85, Marie Gonnella Smashes Stereotypes—and Pickleballs—at Ontario Qualifiers

Marie Gonnella Pickleball Inspiration: Marie Gonnella, 85, from Sturgeon Falls, took part in the District 3 pickleball qualifiers for the Ontario 55+ Summer Games on June 14. The event was held at the Tom Davies Arena in Lively, Ontario....

Brentwood’s Summer Pickleball Camp Returns: Is Your Child Ready for the Fastest-Growing Sport of 2025?

Brentwood’s Summer Pickleball Camp: Williamson County Parks and Recreation has announced the return of its Summer Sports Camp series for 2025. One of the featured programs is a coed pickleball camp for youth aged 7 to 15, taking place...

How Lauren Mercado Turned Pandemic Pickleball Into a Pro Dream—And Inspired a Family Legacy

Lauren Mercado’s Pickleball Journey: Eighteen-year-old Lauren Mercado, a Filipino-American athlete, has become a rising star in the Pickleball Pro Circuit. What began as a simple family activity during the COVID-19 lockdown has now turned into a serious career...

How One Woman’s Vision—and a Town’s Generosity—Brought Pickleball to Athol’s American Legion

Athol Community Pickleball Court Opening: American Legion Post 149 in Athol will celebrate the grand opening of its new pickleball court on Saturday. The event will include a ribbon-cutting, free food, and a dunk tank. The court, painted in...

Wentz Run Park Unveils Free Pickleball Courts—Here’s What Residents Can Expect

Wentz Run Park Pickleball Courts Update: Whitpain Township will soon open new pickleball courts at Wentz Run Park, giving local players a dedicated space to enjoy the popular sport. The courts, expected to be ready by early fall, are...

Allen Park Unveils New Pickleball Courts—Is Farmingdale Becoming Long Island’s Pickleball Hotspot?

Allen Park Pickleball Court Expansion: Three new pickleball courts are now open at Allen Park in Farmingdale. These courts were completed this spring and are located where the older section of the park connects with the newer area. The...

ESPN’s SportsCenter Shines National Spotlight on Michigan’s Pickleball Craze at Beer City Open

Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Tournament: ESPN’s “SportsCenter” will spotlight pickleball in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this summer. As part of its “50 States in 50 Days” tour, the network will visit the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Midseason Tournament,...

Last Chance to Join the Church Hill Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament—Secure Your Spot Before It’s Gone!

There is still time to register for the Church Hill Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament, which will take place on June 21 and 22 at J.W. Salley Park, located at 424 West Lane Street in Church Hill, Tennessee. The tournament...

Level Up Your Game: Kingsport’s Intermediate Pickleball Classes Promise Skill Boosts This Summer

Kingsport’s Intermediate Pickleball Classes: The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Intermediate Pickleball Classes. The classes are scheduled for Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., running from June 19 to July 10, at...

Miami-Dade Families Transform Backyards Into Private Pickleball Havens Amid Public Court Crunch

Miami-Dade Backyard Pickleball Courts: Families in Miami-Dade County are building their own pickleball courts at home due to limited space and crowding at public courts. From South Miami to Kendall, residents like Robert Mendez, Sergio Garcia, and Luis Alonso...

Decatur’s $2.6M Jimmy Johns Pickleball Center Swings Open—Free Play for Kids, Big Plans Ahead

Decatur’s new Jimmy Johns Pickleball Center at Point Mallard is now open and ready for its official launch. The $2.6 million facility covers 15,000 square feet and features 12 courts. It will begin charging a fee on June 27,...

Lemont’s Pickleball Craze Unites All Ages—And Inspires a Surge in New Courts

Lemont Pickleball Community Growth: Lemont’s pickleball community continues to grow across all ages and weather conditions. Players gather daily at the Lemont Park District’s indoor CORE facility and outdoor courts at Centennial Park and Gleneagles Park. The district is...

Watsonville Unveils New Pickleball Court at Callaghan Park—Ribbon Cutting, Free Lessons, and More Await

Pickleball Court at Callaghan Park: The City of Watsonville will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Callaghan Park to celebrate the opening of a new pickleball court and the resurfacing of the...

Community Rallies at Frankel-Kinsler Classic: Pickleball Tournament Raises Spirits and Funds for JGS Lifecare

Over 200 people came together on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow for the 44th annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments. The event included golf, bridge, and a lively pickleball competition to raise money...

Cerritos Park East Debuts New Pickleball Courts—Here’s What Players Can Expect

Cerritos Park East Pickleball Courts: The City of Cerritos will hold a ribbon-cutting event to open four new pickleball courts at Cerritos Park East on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at Court...

Inside Largo’s Pickle & Pint: The Game-Changing Indoor Pickleball Hub Everyone’s Talking About

Largo’s Pickle & Pint: Pickle & Pint, a new 32,000-square-foot indoor pickleball center with a full restaurant and bar, recently opened in Largo, Florida. Located at 13200 South Belcher Road, it offers a space for players of all ages...

How Lisa Phillips Is Turning Green Canyon Into Utah’s Pickleball Powerhouse—And Changing High School Sports

Lisa Phillips’ Pickleball Team Success: Green Canyon High School in Cache Valley had a great year in pickleball. The team, led by head coach Lisa Phillips, saw big wins, including a second-place finish in their region and a strong...