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Orcas Island Rotary Pickleball Tournament Achieves Milestone: $12,000 Raised to Support Local Services

Orcas Island Rotary Pickleball Tournament : In its seventh year, the Orcas Island Rotary Pickleball Tournament at Buck Park raised an impressive $12,000 for local causes. Tournament Director Linda Hamilton emphasized the event’s mission: “It’s our mission with this...

Connor Garnett Advances to Semis at PPA Atlanta Amid Yates Johnson’s Injury

Connor Garnett Advances to Semis at PPA Atlanta: Connor Garnett has secured his place in the men’s singles semifinals at the PPA Atlanta Slam with a 6-11, 11-3, and 11-3 victory over No. 18 seed Yates Johnson. Johnson initially...

Olney’s Pickleball Equipment Lending Program Starts in Illinois

Olney’s Pickleball Equipment Lending Program: Olney, Illinois, is set to start the Tri-State’s first Pickleball Equipment Lending Program at The DREY Pickleball Complex. This pioneering initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Olney Public Library, TrustBank, and the White Squirrel...

Anna Leigh Waters Reaches PPA Semis at Atlanta Slam

Anna Leigh Waters Reaches PPA Semis: In a dominant display of skill and composure, top seed Anna Leigh Waters cruised past fifth-seed Salome Devidze in their singles match at the PPA Atlanta Slam. Waters, who has been a formidable...

Geneva’s Pickleball Courts Are Almost Ready—What’s Next?

Geneva’s Pickleball Courts: As Geneva prepares for an exciting addition to its recreational offerings, the conversion of tennis courts near Geneva High School to pickleball courts is approaching its final stages. Resurfacing Completed Town Supervisor Mark Venuti confirmed that the resurfacing...

Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau Reach PPA Semis at Atlanta Slam

Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau Reach PPA Semis: Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau, aiming for their twelfth title of the year, showed their skill and determination in a compelling match against Hurricane Tyra Black and Allyce Jones....

New Pickleball Courts in Tonawanda to Revitalize Town

New Pickleball Courts in Tonawanda: The Town of Tonawanda is set to introduce new pickleball courts at the front lawn of the Aquatic & Fitness Center, thanks to a generous $40,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Kenmore and...

Lea Jansen Unleashes Her Old Self: Will It Lead to Atlanta Gold?

Lea Jansen Unleashes Her Old Self: Since clinching gold at the CIBC Texas Open in June, second-seeded Lea Jansen has been chasing another singles title on the PPA Tour without success. However, her fortunes might shift at the CIBC...

Pickleball Expands in Oklahoma City Community College with Construction of New Courts

Pickleball Expands in Oklahoma City Community College: Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) is stepping into a new chapter with the grand opening of its pickleball courts, marking the transition from the old Aquatic Center, which ceased operations in 2015....

Jamie Foxx’s Pickleball Obsession: Hollywood’s New Craze

Jamie Foxx’s Pickleball Obsession: Pickleball has quickly grown into a global phenomenon. A sport once limited to certain circles is now a favorite among celebrities and sports enthusiasts alike. Hollywood stars like Selena Gomez and Leonardo DiCaprio have taken...

Johns Brothers’ PPA Comeback Secures Semifinal Spot at Atlanta Slam

Johns Brothers’ PPA Comeback: The quarterfinals of the PPA Atlanta Slam showed a dramatic comeback by the Johns brothers, Ben and Collin. After a surprising loss to Andrei Daescu and Gabe Tardio in the first game, the No. 2...

Life Time’s Pickleball Stock Jumps 56%, Strategy Pays Off

Life Time’s Pickleball Stock Jumps: Right now, pickleball is not just a sport; it’s big business. According to Bank of America (BoA), investing in Life Time Group Holdings (“Life Time”) might be as wise as upgrading to a new...

Elks Playfield Pickleball Courts Upgrade Sets Tone for Action

Elks Playfield Pickleball Courts: The City Parks & Recreation Department  is thrilled to announce the completion of the pickleball court renovation at Elks Playfield. The project, which focused on revitalizing the local courts, included extensive asphalt repairs to the...

Donald Young Shuts Down Pickleball Rumors During US Open Run, Quickly Switches Gears Afterward

Donald Young Shuts Down Pickleball Rumors: Donald Young, the seasoned tennis pro, made headlines with his US Open mixed doubles final run alongside Taylor Townsend. Yet, in a surprising twist, Young switched his tennis racquet for a pickleball paddle...

Pickle in Pagosa in Colorado: A Scenic Showdown Nearing

Pickle in Pagosa in Colorado: The Pagosa Pickleball Club is gearing up to host Pickle in Pagosa from September 13 to 15, 2024, at South Yamaguchi Park in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Known for its stunning hot springs and picturesque...

The Pickleball Noise Dilemma: How the Sport’s Popularity is Impacting Property Sales

The Pickleball Noise Dilemma: As pickleball’s popularity rises, homeowners near pickleball courts are encountering an unexpected challenge: the sport’s distinctive noise is complicating property sales. The constant “pop pop pop” of pickleball games is proving a deterrent to potential...

Boise Pickleball Open Returns with Annual Showdown

Boise Pickleball Open Returns: The Boise Pickleball Open is back for its third year, offering competitive pickleball at the renowned S2 Pickleball facility in Boise, Idaho. Hosted by the Boise Pickleball Club, this tournament promises an exciting weekend from...

Evolution of Pickleball Tactics and Technology: Dink to Drive

Evolution of Pickleball Tactics and Technology: From its humble beginnings as a backyard game in the 1960s, pickleball has transformed into a highly competitive sport that demands a sophisticated approach to play. The evolution of the game, particularly over...

Pickleball Courts to Police Headquarters: Meet Port Royal’s Chief Finalists

Pickleball Courts to Police Headquarters:  As Port Royal faces a surge in population—rising from 14,000 to 16,287 between 2020 and 2023—the town’s police department is under increasing pressure. With the town’s rapid growth resulting in more service calls and...

Pickle Pad Partners with Special Olympics for Inclusive Pickleball

Pickle Pad Partners with Special Olympics: The Pickle Pad, a prominent pickleball facility, has taken a significant step toward inclusivity by partnering with the Special Olympics. This collaboration provides free court access to the Special Olympics pickleball team on...