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Delaware Judge Sends Henlopen Acres Pickleball Court Dispute to Hearing—Could Town Rules Change Next?

Henlopen Acres Pickleball Court Dispute: A Delaware Chancery Court judge has decided that a lawsuit filed by the Town of Henlopen Acres against residents Alex Jacobs and Carey Jacobs over an unapproved pickleball court will move to a hearing....

Nighttime Pickleball Craze Lights Up Brandon’s Saladino Park—Here’s Why Locals Love It

Saladino Park Lighted Pickleball Courts: Brandon residents now have a new place to play pickleball. Three lighted outdoor courts opened at Bertha and Tony Saladino Park, located at 1705 Bryan Road. The courts are free to use and open...

USA Pickleball Scores Big with THRIVE: New Wellness Partnership Energizes Fast-Growing Sport

USA Pickleball Scores Big with THRIVE: Le-Vel, the company known for its THRIVE health products, has officially partnered with USA Pickleball, the national group in charge of the fast-growing sport. The new partnership started at the Golden Ticket Tournament...

Canyon Lake Pickleball Club to Host Free Beginner Lessons June 21

The Canyon Lake Pickleball Club will host free beginner lessons for adults on Saturday, June 21. The sessions will be held at the pickleball courts in East Port Park and are open to residents ages 18 and older. Session Times...

Kamloops Pickleball Court Shortage: Calls for Indoor Facilities Grow

Kamloops Pickleball Court Shortage: As pickleball grows quickly in Kamloops, British Columbia, some players are wondering if the city can keep up with the demand for courts and indoor spaces. Chris Ross, a 34-year-old local resident with a 5.0...

BLACKwater Team Cup: 16 Pros Compete in Exciting Weekend Tournament

Pickleball Cayman is currently hosting an exciting weekend of matches as 16 professional players from the Association of Pickleball Players compete in the ongoing BLACKwater Team Cup. The event, which kicked off Friday, 13 June, is taking place at...

Mastering the Game: Linda Thompson’s Pickleball Strategy for Smarter Dinks

Linda Thompson’s Pickleball Strategy: Pickleball coach Linda Thompson is helping players adjust to the fast-changing world of competitive pickleball by teaching smarter cross-court dinking. Through drills and key tips, she shows how to make dinking more effective by moving...

Coon Rapids Pickleball Courts Plan Moves Forward with Grant Effort

Coon Rapids Pickleball Courts: The Coon Rapids City Council is considering building two new pickleball courts next to its tennis court area. On June 2, the council supported a plan to apply for grants to help pay for the...

HOP X Khelomore Padel and Pickleball Tournament to Spark Competition in Gurgaon

The HOP X Khelomore Padel and Pickleball Tournament will take place on June 15, 2025, at HOP DLF Phase 3 in Gurgaon, located in Delhi NCR, Haryana. This PWR-50 event is being organized by Shark Sports and Events Private...

Gold Rush: Pickleball in Tennessee State Games Sends Winners to Nationals

Pickleball in Tennessee State Games: The State Games of Tennessee kicked off in Jackson with events including pickleball, track and field, youth baseball, softball, and volleyball during the first weekend. Pickleball saw a large turnout, and local player Renae...

Upgraded Fulle Field Pickleball Courts Open This Summer

Fulle Field Pickleball Courts: The Harpswell Neck Physical Education Association will open its new tennis and pickleball courts at Fulle Field this July. This marks the completion of a seven-year fundraising effort totaling $183,240. The new courts will be...

Redondo Beach Rallies Behind New Aviation Park Pickleball Complex in Budget Showdown

 Aviation Park Pickleball Complex: During the June 2 city budget meeting, many residents spoke in favor of a new pickleball complex planned for Aviation Park. The project includes eight courts and is part of the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan...

Elevate Your Game: McLean Launches Elite Summer Pickleball Program for Serious Players

McLean Launches Elite Summer Pickleball Program: Pickleball players in McLean looking to improve their skills can join an Intermediate and Advanced program this summer. The sessions will run every Sunday from June 15 to August 17, 2025, at the...

From Warehouse to Wellness Hub: Match Point Pickleball Club in Columbus Opens October 1

Match Point Pickleball Club in Columbus: A major pickleball facility called Match Point Pickleball Club is coming to east Columbus. Set inside a 250,000-square-foot warehouse on McCormick Boulevard, the new complex is expected to open by October 1, pending...

Louisville’s Streets Transform for Pickleball Street Fest: Games, Music, and Community Take Center Court

Downtown Louisville will host the Pickleball Street Fest on Saturday, July 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will turn E. Main Street, between S. Jackson and S. Hancock streets, into a large outdoor pickleball space with...

Step Inside the Bayside Pickleball Club: Santa Rosa Beach’s Coolest New Hotspot for Fun and Fitness

People in Santa Rosa Beach looking for fun this Father’s Day, or wanting to try something new, can visit the Bayside Pickleball Club. The indoor pickleball facility, run by Alecia Machholz and her family, is welcoming players of all...

Cardiac Arrest on the Pickleball Court: How 4 Heroes Saved a Life in Minutes

Cardiac Arrest on the Pickleball Court: On the morning of June 4, 2025, in Baker City, Oregon, four quick-thinking pickleball players saved the life of Bruce Robertson after he collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game. The emergency happened...

Why Pickleball Travel Opportunities Matter More Than Pro Tours for the Sport’s Future

Pickleball Travel Opportunities: Pickleball is growing fast across the United States, with the United Pickleball Association (UPA) and the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) leading the sport’s rise. Both groups focus on professional events and elite players, but they...

Unlocking the Kitchen: How Mastering the Non-Volley Zone Can Instantly Boost Your Pickleball Game

Mastering the Non-Volley Zone: In pickleball, the NVZ stands for Non-Volley Zone. It’s also called “the kitchen.” This 7-foot space on both sides of the net is one of the most important parts of the court. Players can stand...

DUPR Partnership with FITP Sets New Standard for Pickleball in Italy

DUPR Partnership with FITP: DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) has been named the official ratings partner of the Federazione Italiana Tennis e Padel (FITP), making it the standard for all sanctioned pickleball activity across Italy. This major partnership will...