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Greene County’s Pickleball Tournament Serves Up Scholarships for Women’s Education

Greene County’s Pickleball Tournament: An all-female organization in Greene County is launching its inaugural fundraiser with a unique twist: a pickleball tournament aimed at supporting women’s education. The P.E.O. Chapter CZ will host the “Pickleball With A Purpose” Tournament...

Champaign’s Pickleball Facility Expansion: New Indoor Facility Announced

Champaign’s Pickleball Facility Expansion: Tim Montague’s journey with pickleball began about two and a half years ago. What started as a recreational interest quickly evolved into a competitive passion, leading him to establish Pickle Pro Advisors. Montague’s latest venture...

SPA Monster Smash Pickleball Tour Coming to Surprise

SPA Monster Smash Pickleball Tour: The 2024 SPA Monster Smash is scheduled to be held at Surprise Community Park, located at 14534 W Tierra Buena Ln, Surprise, Arizona. The pickleball tournament will take place from October 25 to October...

New Pickleball Courts in Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville

New Pickleball Courts in Plummer Family Park: Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville is set to expand its recreational offerings with the addition of new pickleball and volleyball courts, baseball fields, and a playground. The park, which currently features a...

Simone Jardim and Andre Mick’s Hand Speed Technique in Pickleball: Transforming the Game

Simone Jardim and Andre Mick’s Hand Speed Technique in Pickleball: In a recent Instagram video, professional pickleball players Simone Jardim and Andre Mick provided valuable insights into one of the sport’s fundamental skills: hand speed. The pair demonstrated a...

Emporia’s Pickleball Tournament Smashes Records and Raises Big for Local Food Pantry

Emporia’s Pickleball Tournament: The Rotary Club of Emporia’s third annual pickleball tournament achieved new heights this year, drawing a record 17 teams and raising over $1,000 for Emporia State University’s Corky’s Cupboard food pantry. The event, held Saturday at...

Matt Manasse Ranks Tennis Stars in Pickleball: Who’s Assured to Dominate in Pickleball?

Matt Manasse Ranks Tennis Stars in Pickleball: In a recent Instagram video, pickleball enthusiast Matt Manasse stirred up conversation by ranking prominent tennis players on their potential effectiveness in pickleball. The video, which has sparked considerable debate among fans...

5th Annual Humana Louisville Pickleball Cup Builds Excitement

The 5th Annual Humana Louisville Pickleball Cup, a UPA event is scheduled to take place from September 27-29, 2024, at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, Kentucky. This eagerly awaited tournament is designed for players of all skill levels, offering...

6 Bold Ideas to Reshape Pickleball: Innovations That Could Change the Game

6 Bold Ideas to Reshape Pickleball: As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, discussions about its future have sparked a range of opinions. Despite the sport’s widespread appeal, several issues remain unresolved. Here are six proposed changes that could...

Catherine Parenteau Gears Up for Atlanta Slam with Exciting Doubles Matches

Catherine Parenteau Gears Up for Atlanta Slam: Professional pickleball player Catherine Parenteau has arrived in Atlanta for the much-anticipated Atlanta Slam, an event that promises to deliver high-stakes action and intense competition. Parenteau, known for her exceptional skill and...

11th Annual Pickle Barrel Classic Sets the Stage for National Showdown

The 11th Annual Pickle Barrel Classic, sanctioned by the United Pickleball Association (UPA), will be held at Club Green Meadows in Vancouver, Washington. This year’s tournament is scheduled from October 4 to October 6, 2024. Notably, this event has...

Serving Up Hope Pickleball Tournament Benefits the Pathway of Hope Program

Serving Up Hope Pickleball Tournament: The Serving Up Hope pickleball round-robin tournament will take place on September 14, 2024, at the newly opened Wesselman’s Park pickleball complex in Evansville, Indiana. The event is set to support the Pathway of...

Denton Tennis and Pickleball Center Wins USTA’s National Award for Excellence in 2024

Denton Tennis and Pickleball Center Wins USTA’s National Award: The Denton Tennis and Pickleball Center has been recognized as one of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) outstanding facilities for 2024, standing out among 41 facilities nationwide that earned...

2024 Beach Blast Delaware State Championships Delivers Big for Pickleball Fans

The 2024 Beach Blast Delaware State Championships, hosted by First State Pickleball, is set to become the largest pickleball event in Delaware for the year. Scheduled to take place from October 4-6, 2024, this highly anticipated tournament will be...

Nathan Choi’s 2024 CNPL Struggles: A Season to Forget for Smash

Nathan Choi’s 2024 CNPL Struggles: Nathan Choi, a 30-year-old Canadian pickleball player, entered the 2024 season with high expectations after a strong showing in 2023. Drafted 20th overall and joining the Smash, Choi’s DUPR rating of 4.41 placed him...

Pickleball Courts and Lodges in Florida’s State Parks? Secret Plans Disclosed

Pickleball Courts and Lodges in Florida’s State Parks: Last month, Floridians and politicians from all sides voiced strong opposition when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposed adding new amenities — including golf courses, 350-room lodges, and pickleball...

Matty Pickles Breaks Down Las Vegas PPA Drama: From Court Conditions to Serve Controversies

Matty Pickles Breaks Down Las Vegas PPA Drama: In the latest episode of the PicklePod, listeners are introduced to Matty Pickles, also known as Matt Klitch, who humorously titles himself as “pickleball’s number one Austin-based, sub-4.0 DUPR, right-handed nano-influencer.”...

Pickleball Takes Center Stage at Chattanooga’s SportSpot: Enthusiasts Rejoice

Pickleball Takes Center Stage at Chattanooga: Chattanooga’s latest recreational venture, SportSpot, has been opened by the River City Company in collaboration with the City of Chattanooga. Situated under the Oligiati Bridge, this pop-up sports experience is set to become...

The Great Pickleball Scoring Debate: Rally Scoring vs. Traditional Methods

The Great Pickleball Scoring Debate: As pickleball continues to rise in popularity, a heated debate has emerged among players and enthusiasts regarding the use of rally scoring. This scoring system, which accelerates the pace of play by awarding points...

Mastering the Forehand Drive in Pickleball: Top Pickleball Strategies to Outwit the Opponents

Mastering the Forehand Drive in Pickleball: In pickleball, where strategic placement is as crucial as powerful shots, players often seek guidance on where to aim their forehand drives to maximize effectiveness. Here’s a breakdown of the community’s insights on...