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Kim Layton’s Impactful CPNL Return: Leading Smash in 2024 Season

Kim Layton’s Impactful CPNL Return: Kim Layton, a seasoned Canadian pickleball player, brought her years of experience back to the court in 2024, re-signing with the Smash after playing for the Lions in 2023. With a DUPR rating of...

DUPR Teams Up with Osaka as Collegiate Pickleball’s New Apparel Sponsor

Osaka as Collegiate Pickleball’s New Apparel Sponsor: Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), presented by Delaware Life, announced that Osaka, a renowned sports and lifestyle brand in Europe, is entering the U.S. racquet sports market. Osaka has signed on as...

Saluki Pickleball Open Highlights: Local Pickleball Stars Shine in Carbondale

Saluki Pickleball Open Highlights: The SIU Saluki Pickleball Open, held from September 6-8, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois, proved to be a major draw for pickleball enthusiasts from Western Kentucky. With a total of 215 entries spanning three days, the...

MLP and PPA Tour Hit Virginia Beach: Next Pickleball Hotspot

MLP and PPA Tour Hit Virginia Beach: Major League Pickleball (MLP) by Margaritaville and the Carvana PPA Tour are set to light up Virginia Beach with a double-header of tournaments that will bring the best of professional and amateur...

3rd Annual Pickleball with the Stars is Upcoming with Excitement

Ken Chaney and Darry del Corro recently discussed the upcoming 3rd Annual Pickleball with the Stars event with Christine Cox. Scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, the event promises to be a highlight in the pickleball calendar. The festivities...

PickleRage Launches Junior Pickleball Program: A Game-Changer for Young Talent

PickleRage Launches Junior Pickleball Program: PickleRage is set to kick off its latest initiative with the introduction of a new junior pickleball program starting next week. The program is designed to cater to players of various age groups, aiming...

WVU Pickleball Classic Raises Funds for High School Students: Champions Crowned

WVU Pickleball Classic Raises Funds for High School Students: The 2nd annual WVU Medicine Frank Sabado, Jr., M.D. Pickleball Classic concluded with a successful showing, raising over $16,000 to fund scholarships for local high school students. The event, held...

Langley City Pickleball Tournament Sets Record with Funds

Langley City Pickleball Tournament: A record-breaking pickleball event in Langley City has set a new high for charitable contributions in the sport. The fourth annual Douglas Park Pickleball charity tournament, held from July 4-7, raised an impressive $25,205.97. This...

New Pickleball Center in Sussex County Set to Transform Sports Scene

New Pickleball Center in Sussex County: The first standalone pickleball center in Sussex County is set to break ground, thanks to a strategic lease agreement facilitated by NAI James E. Hanson. The firm secured a 10,200-square-foot industrial/flex space at...

Bayside Pickleball Club’s Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Nets Huge

Bayside Pickleball Club’s Fundraiser for Alzheimer: On September 5, the Bayside Pickleball Club successfully hosted its third annual fundraiser dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness. The event, which emphasized enjoyment and advocacy, saw a turnout of 32 participants. These players formed...

Ava Weeks’ CNPL Review: A Season Marked by Growth and Potential

Ava Weeks’ CNPL Review: Ava Weeks, a 19-year-old Canadian pickleball player, is making her mark in the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) with the West Coast Wolverines. Although this is her debut season with the Wolverines, Weeks has shown...

New Pickleball Facilities at Peterson Park: A Fresh Start for Local Players

New Pickleball Facilities at Peterson Park: A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed pickleball courts at Peterson Park is set to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11. The city of Mattoon is hosting the event to...

Joseph Willemsen’s Transition to West Coast Wolverines: Navigating a Challenging Season

Joseph Willemsen’s Transition to West Coast Wolverines: Joseph Willemsen, a 29-year-old Canadian player, experienced a transitional season in the 2024 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). Moving from the Vancouver Rush to the West Coast Wolverines, Willemsen’s performance reflects the...

Washington’s Pickleball Club Expands: New Events Ahead

Washington’s Pickleball Club Expands: The pickleball scene in Washington has experienced notable growth, with the local club swelling to 77 members within just two months. Taylor Miller, a driving force behind the club, initially organized the group as a...

Sarah Dufour Debuts with the West Coast Wolverines in the 2024 CNPL Season

Sarah Dufour Debuts with the West Coast Wolverines: Sarah Dufour, a 32-year-old Canadian pickleball player, has been a consistent presence for the West Coast Wolverines in the 2024 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). Despite being a new addition to...

Pickleball Sport Hits Babson College: Babson Pickleball Club Eyes Official Recognition

Pickleball Sport Hits Babson College: The surge in pickleball’s popularity in Wellesley has been a focal point in recent discussions, with local players clamoring for more access to indoor and outdoor courts. This growing interest has sometimes led to...

Joel Pelletier Shines in CNPL 2024: Wolverines’ Star Player Steps Up

Joel Pelletier Shines in CNPL 2024: Joel Pelletier, the 33-year-old Canadian pickleball player, has delivered a standout performance for the West Coast Wolverines in the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL). Re-signed for the 2024 season, Pelletier’s play has significantly...

Annual Sea Colony Pickleball Classic Kicks Off with an Exhibition Match

Annual Sea Colony Pickleball Classic: The Sea Colony Tennis & Pickleball Classic, a premier event in the beach and racquet sports community, is set to return from September 12 to 15. The tournament, known for its competitive edge and vibrant...

Rachel Stuhlmann’s Pickleball Tweet Stuns the Sports World

Rachel Stuhlmann’s Pickleball Tweet: On Tuesday morning, Rachel Stuhlmann, the reigning queen of pickleball influence, set the sports world abuzz with a brief yet impactful tweet. The world’s top pickleball influencer, known for her commanding presence on social media,...

Pickleball Boosts Parkinson’s Patient’s Mobility: Larry Graves’ Story

Pickleball Boosts Parkinson’s Patient’s Mobility: Larry Graves, a 73-year-old resident of Redmond, has been grappling with Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years. Diagnosed in 2008, Graves had begun experiencing symptoms as early as 2004, which he initially ignored. By...