Ukulele Meets Pickleball: Local ukulele artist Jody Kamisato will compete in the Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open, a major pickleball event starting this week. The finals will air live Sunday from the Hawaii Convention Center, and Kamisato is...
Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters: Catherine Parenteau was caught off guard when Anna Leigh Waters ended their successful women’s doubles partnership the day after they lost in the final at the Veolia North Carolina Open.
The surprising phone call came...
Sarasota’s Pickleball Showdown: The Juice Plus+ Pickleball Championship will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dill Dinkers Sarasota. The tournament supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Foundation...
Pickleball is Transforming Aiken’s Youth: Southern Pickleball Academy is helping Aiken youth through pickleball by donating gear and hosting events to support mental health and character development. The nonprofit has provided over $20,000 in equipment to Aiken County schools...
Leigh Waters Elevates Pickleball: Leigh Waters, known for coaching her daughter, World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters, is now drawing attention off the court. At pickleball tournaments across the U.S., Waters often sports designer fashion, especially her favorite brand—Gucci—adding...
Sportsbarn has announced it will open Chattanooga’s first dedicated indoor pickleball facility this summer. The new space will feature four climate-controlled courts built for year-round play. The facility is part of Sportsbarn’s effort to meet growing interest in the...
Louisville Sports Complex: A $65 million sports complex is planned for Joe Creason Park in Louisville to boost tennis and pickleball. Announced by local leaders, the project will include new courts, training spaces, and amenities. It aims to serve...
Women’s Pro Pickleball: The first quarter of the 2025 pro pickleball season is complete, and with it comes an updated ranking of the top 20 female players. While Anna Leigh Waters holds the top spot, others like Tyra Black...
“Paint The Courts Blue,” a pickleball tournament organized by Melissa Helphrey, took place on Saturday, April 6, in Tallahassee, Florida. The event brought players and families together to raise awareness for autism during Autism Acceptance Month.
A Sport with a...
South Florida’s Dink Wars Pickleball Showdown: A DUPR-rated pickleball event called “Dink Wars Tournament” will take place in Kendall, Florida, on April 26 and 27. Hosted by the Dink Club, the tournament invites players to compete in skill-based matches...
Pickleball Showdown: The Addison Village Club will host the Women’s Pickleball Round Robin tournament on Wednesday, April 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Melbourne, Florida. The tournament features 64 players and offers a full day of friendly...
Brooksville’s Spring Smash: The “Spring Smash Women’s Edition” pickleball tournament is set to take place in Brooksville, Florida. Organized by the Brooksville Pickleball Club, the event highlights women athletes and their growing role in competitive pickleball.
Brooksville Hosts Women’s Focused...
Palm City Pickleball Showdown: The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast hosted “Pickle for Paws III,” a charity pickleball tournament on Saturday, April 6, at the Palm City Civic Center. The event raised funds to support homeless pets and...
St. Petersburg’s Premier Pickleball Showdown: The PickleHead247 April Moneyball tournament will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Racquet Club of St. Petersburg, Florida. The event, organized by Joe Madl, features advanced-level...
Kate Kombo Pickleball Event: A pickleball fundraiser for the Kate Amato Foundation, called the “Kate Kombo,” will take place on April 19 at The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The event is organized by TeamKate and aims to...
Lakeland’s Split-Age Pickleball Tournament: The City of Lakeland, Florida, will host a coed split-age pickleball tournament on April 12, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event is open to teams of two, with one player over 50 and one...
The “Hialeah Moneyball Series #1” pickleball tournament will take place in Hialeah, Florida, organized by Pickleball Management Group. The event is the first in a new series designed to bring competitive excitement and cash rewards to the local pickleball...
The Monticello’s Watermelon Festival Pickleball Showdown will take place on May 17 and 18, 2025, at the Jefferson Recreation Department in Monticello, Florida. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and features mixed, men’s, and women’s doubles for...
Jaume Martinez-Vich’s Backhand Secrets: Pickleball coach Jaume Martinez-Vich is teaching players how to get faster hands at the net through proper technique and positioning. In a recent drill session focused on volley-to-volley exercises, Martinez-Vich explained how using the backhand...
Pickleball Duo Challenge: The Name a Better Duo Pickleball Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 24, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the pickleball courts in Lower Scissortail Park. The team-based event welcomes participants ages 15 and...
