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Pictona Generations Pickleball Tournament: Where Age Meets Action and $2,000 in Prizes

The Pictona Generations Pickleball Tournament, set for October 26-27, 2024, at the Pictona facility, is introducing two new formats designed to bring together different generations of pickleball players. This two-day doubles competition promises to add excitement and variety to...

Tri-County CASA Pickleball Tournament: Smash for a Cause and Help Children in Need

Tri-County CASA Pickleball Tournament: The Tri-County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization is hosting a pickleball tournament on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Chicken N Pickle in Wichita. The event, scheduled from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, aims to...

Megan Fudge’s Secret to Winning Pickleball Rallies: Master the Art of the Reset

Megan Fudge’s Secret to Winning Pickleball Rallies: In pickleball, staying in control of a rally can often mean the difference between winning and losing a point. Recognizing this, professional pickleball player Megan Fudge DeHeart recently shared a valuable pickleball...

OC Pickleball Tournament: Get Ready for a Day of Fierce Action and Fun

The upcoming OC Pickleball Tournament, presented by Pickley, Dikai, and Court Screw Pickleball Co., is slated for Saturday, September 28, offering a full day of competitive action at the Newport Beach community courts. Players can register solo or with a...

Pickleball Complex at Essex: A New Era for Pickleball and Local Sports

Pickleball Complex at Essex: In a move that could significantly impact the local sports landscape, the Town of Essex is exploring a promising private-public partnership to build a state-of-the-art pickleball complex called the “Picklebarn.” This ambitious project is set...

John Gullo’s Induction into the Pickleball Hall of Fame for His Transformative Impact

John Gullo’s Induction into the Pickleball Hall of Fame: John Gullo, often hailed as the ‘Father of Professional Pickleball’ is set to receive a well-deserved honor with his induction into the Pickleball Hall of Fame in 2024. Gullo’s impact...

2024 Kawartha Open: Selkirk True North Pickleball Tour

Pickleball enthusiasts mark the calendars for September 27-29, 2024, as the 2024 Kawartha Open takes center stage in Peterborough, Ontario. This tournament, a proud part of the Selkirk True North Pickleball Tour, also serves as the inaugural qualifying event...

Key Strategies for Effective Doubles Communication in Pickleball

Effective Doubles Communication in Pickleball: In doubles pickleball, as in any team sport, communication is the bedrock of success. While on-court talk is vital during a match, laying the groundwork before the first serve can be equally crucial. Here’s...

UTR Sports, USA Pickleball, and the APP Launch Revolutionary UTR Pickleball Rating System

UTR Pickleball Rating System: Pickleball’s meteoric rise in popularity shows no signs of slowing down, with nearly 20% of American adults having played the sport within the past year. Yet, to sustain and propel this growth, the sport requires...

Tim Porter and Bryce Richardson Win at Canada 55+ Games Showing Pickleball’s Rising Star Power

Tim Porter and Bryce Richardson Win at Canada 55+ Games: In a thrilling display of athletic skills and resilience, Tim Porter and Bryce Richardson from Elora and Fergus have captured the gold medal in pickleball’s senior division at the...

Tennis vs Pickleball: The Battle for America’s Courts

Tennis vs Pickleball: As the U.S. Open welcomes over a million fans to one of the sport’s grandest stages, there’s an uncomfortable truth for tennis insiders—pickleball is the fastest-growing racket sport in America. Participation in pickleball has surged by...

Rossetti Brothers Create World Record in Pickleball with 10,000 Consecutive Volleys

Rossetti Brothers Create World Record in Pickleball: In a remarkable feat that has captured the attention of the sports world, Angelo and Ettore Rossetti, the identical twin duo from Connecticut, have set a new Guinness World Record in pickleball...

Will Pickleball Redefine Racquet Sports or Inspire a Revival of Tradition?

Will Pickleball Redefine Racquet Sports: Pickleball is making headlines as its popularity soars across the United States, with over 125 universities and colleges now offering pickleball programs. This surge in interest is reshaping recreational sports and presenting a potential...

Zane Navratil on Pickleball’s New Rule: Balancing Precision and Interpretation on the PPA Tour

Zane Navratil on Pickleball’s New Rule: In the sport of pickleball, the introduction of new rules often sparks debate, but few have generated as much skepticism as the latest provisional service rule. Designed to regulate the increasingly aggressive serves...

Pickleball Courts are Revolutionizing Community Spaces and Fitness Culture

Pickleball Courts are Revolutionizing Community Spaces: As new neighborhoods emerge and older ones undergo revitalization, pickleball courts are increasingly becoming a sought-after feature. This trend, prominently visible in communities across Delaware, highlights a shift driven by public demand and...

Pickleball Tournament at Bluefield City Park Raises Funds for Local Causes

Pickleball Tournament at Bluefield City Park: Bluefield City Park’s newly inaugurated pickleball courts were the setting for a noteworthy inaugural tournament that showed the sport’s growing popularity and served as a crucial fundraiser for two significant local organizations. The event,...

Anna Bright’s Blooper Compilation Drops Early: A Year of Laughs

Anna Bright’s Blooper Compilation Drops Early: The much-anticipated blooper compilation from @frwd.social is ready ahead of schedule, thanks to Anna Bright’s unmatched ability to deliver hilarious moments. Known for her knack for turning every day into comedic gold, it’s...

Pickleball Court Expansion at Lake Junaluska in North Carolina

Pickleball Court Expansion at Lake Junaluska: The pickleball community in Western North Carolina is set to benefit from a major upgrade as work begins on six dedicated pickleball courts at Lake Junaluska. This expansion aims to provide a central...

Monroe’s Dink for Pink Tournament: Rallying for a Cure with Every Serve

Monroe’s Dink for Pink Tournament: In a unified effort to support a critical cause, two prominent local pickleball clubs, CenterCourt Marlboro and PCM, are collaborating for the annual “Dink for Pink” event. Scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, this...

Natchez Adds Pickleball to Kickball Tournament for a Bigger Community Bash

Natchez Adds Pickleball to Kickball Tournament: The 2024 Leadership Natchez Kickball and Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, at Duncan Park. This year, the tournament will include pickleball for the first time, expanding the event’s offerings beyond...