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New Pickleball Court Ignites Community Spirit in Pickerel—See How Locals Are Rallying Together

Pearson-Pickerel Lions Club Pickleball Court: The Pearson-Pickerel Lions Club has finished building a new pickleball court this summer, giving the town of Pickerel, Wisconsin, a new place for recreation and community gatherings. The project cost about $50,000 and is...

91-Year-Old Pickleball Legend Proves Age Is Just a Number at Baltimore County Tournament

Darrell Edwards Pickleball Inspiration: Darrell Edwards, age 91, is the oldest player in the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s Pickleball Palooza, a senior round-robin tournament held this week. Matches are taking place at Dill Dinkers in Cockeysville and White...

Tragedy Halts Byrne and Baldwin Brothers’ Star-Studded Pickleball Bash Until 2026

Byrne and Baldwin Celebrity Pickleball Event Delay: The Byrne and Baldwin Brothers Celebrity Pickleball Bash, a charity event in Central New York, has been postponed until 2026. The Baldwin Fund announced the delay on Monday, citing “a recent tragedy...

16-Year-Old Mary Monson Stuns International Rivals at English Open—All While Balancing School, Work, and Family Dreams

Mary Monson Pickleball English Open: At just 16 years old, Mary Monson of Utah Tech University competed in the English Open while balancing college classes, high school studies, daily training, and a part-time job. Representing DUPR as an ambassador,...

Unlock Your Pickleball Potential: What Your DUPR Rating Really Says About Your Game

Pickleball Skill Levels Explained: Pickleball players are ranked using the DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) system, which scores athletes from 2.00 to 8.00. The scale measures consistency, strategy, and performance in all matches, from casual games to professional tournaments....

Master the Art of Defensive Scoop Dinks: 3 Pro Moves Every Pickleball Player Needs

Pickleball Defensive Scoop Dinks Tips: Pickleball players looking to improve their defensive game can focus on three main adjustments: meeting the ball in front, hitting a higher defensive dink, and staying balanced instead of rushing forward. These steps can...

Inside the DUPR Revolution: How Pickleball’s Rating System Is Leveling the Playing Field

Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating System: The Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system is changing how players and tournaments keep matches fair. In a recent pickleball.com webinar, DUPR leaders Sarah Carpenter, Lead Data Scientist, and Caroline Luelf, Director of Clubs,...

Unlock Winning Chemistry: The Communication Secrets Every Pickleball Doubles Team Needs to Know

Pickleball Doubles Communication Strategies: Strong communication is the key to success in doubles pickleball. Even skilled players can lose if they fail to connect, while average players can look like professionals when they work together. Knowing how to talk...

Singles Ditch Dating Apps for Pickleball—Is Love Now Found on the Court?

Pickleball Dating Trend Events: Pickleball is emerging as an unexpected way to meet new people and even potential partners, as younger generations turn away from dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge. With in-person activities gaining popularity again, events...

2025 APP Chicago Open Unveils Strict Registration Rules—What Players Must Know Before August Showdown

2025 APP Chicago Open Registration Rules: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) will return home to Chicago, Illinois for the 2025 APP Chicago Open from August 27 to August 31, 2025. Matches will be played at Danny Cunniff Park and...

India Unveils Women’s Premier Pickleball League: Game-Changer for Women’s Sports Set for 2025

Women’s Premier Pickleball League India: All Things Pickleball (ATP) in India has announced the launch of the Women’s Premier Pickleball League (WPPL), the country’s first professional pickleball league created exclusively for women. The inaugural season will begin in November...

Canadian National Pickleball League Unveils High-Stakes Oakville Showdown—Fans Could Win Luxury Club Med Escape

The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) has partnered with Club Med to host the Metropolitan Split at CourtX in Oakville, Ontario on September 6–7, 2025. The event will feature Canada’s top pickleball professionals competing for playoff spots while fans...

10 Million Prize Awaits as PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka Open Draws Global Pickleball Talent to Japan

PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka Open: The PPA Tour Asia, Sansan Fukuoka Open will be held from August 26 to August 31, 2025, at the Itoshima City Sports Park in Fukuoka, Japan. The event will feature both professional and...

Serve for a Cause: Skaha Hills Pickleball Tournament Rallies Penticton for Mental Health in 2025

Skaha Hills Pickleball Mental Health Tournament: The Skaha Hills Pickleball for Mental Health 2025 tournament will take place from August 29 to August 31, 2025, at the South Main Drop-In Centre in Penticton, British Columbia. Registration closes on August...

PPA Tour NSW Pickleball Open Brings Record Prize Money and Global Spotlight to Sydney

PPA Tour NSW Pickleball Open Sydney:  NSW Pickleball Open will take place from August 29 to August 31, 2025, at the Auburn Tennis Club, located at 181 Chisolm Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales. More than $20,000 in prize...

Ontario’s Biggest Pickleball Showdown Returns: Who Will Rise at the 2025 Provincial Championship?

The Pickleball Ontario Provincial Championship 2025 will be held from August 28 to August 31, at the Pickleplex Social Club Downsview in North York, Ontario. The event will crown provincial champions over four days of competition, with registration closing...

PPA Tour Open Brings Pickleball’s Biggest Stars and $1,000 Money Ball Showdown to Las Vegas Strip

PPA Tour Open Las Vegas Strip: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour will host the PPA Tour: Open at the Las Vegas Strip from August 27 to August 31, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road,...

$10,000 Up for Grabs as Fairfield & Suisun Valley PPA Challenger Draws Top Pickleball Talent This August

Fairfield & Suisun Valley PPA Challenger 2025: The Fairfield & Suisun Valley PPA Challenger, presented by Caymus-Suisun, will be held from August 22 to August 24, 2025, at Allan Witt Park, 1741 W Texas Street, Fairfield, California. Registration is...

Pickleball Showdown: 2025 MLP Finals Bring High-Stakes Drama to Central Park

2025 MLP New York City Finals: The DoorDash Major League Pickleball Finals, powered by TORAY, will take place in New York City’s Central Park, bringing the 2025 season to a thrilling conclusion. Top Premier and Challenger level teams will...

Apple Scores Star-Studded Sports Comedy ‘The Dink’—Tennis Legends and Hollywood Icons Join Forces

The Dink Apple Original Films Acquisition: pple Original Films has officially acquired the sports comedy The Dink, exciting fans who have been following the project. The film stars Jake Johnson, Ben Stiller, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman, Aaron...