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Godfrey’s Steps Toward Safer Pickleball Courts: AEDs on the Agenda

Godfrey’s Steps Toward Safer Pickleball Courts: Pickleball, a sport that has gained significant traction among older citizens in the region, carries with it certain health risks, including the potential for cardiac events. Following a few recent incidents in neighboring...

AARP Senior Champions Recap and Highlights

AARP Senior Champions: The AARP Champions (Senior 50+) Pro Competition at the 2024 Zimmer Biomet Chicago Open featured impressive performances across all categories. Here’s a quick recap of the top results. Men’s Champions Pro Singles: Jardim Continues Dominance Marcello Jardim secured...

Deb Sarkisian’s Brave Battle with ALS: From Pickleball Pro to Advocate for a Cure

Deb Sarkisian’s Brave Battle with ALS: Deb Sarkisian, once a high-flying pickleball star in Florida, now faces an uphill battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. At 54, after a successful career at Honeywell...

Viral Pickleball Clip Breaking Records and Changing the Game

Viral Pickleball Clip Breaking Records: Most countries boast populations under 100 million, with many falling below 20 million. Yet, a pickleball clip from MLP Daytona 2023 defied these norms, amassing over 100 million views within a year. This remarkable...

First Dink Foundation Brings Back Youth Pickleball Classes, This Fall in Jax Beach

First Dink Foundation Brings Back Youth Pickleball Classes: As the summer winds down, the First Dink Foundation is gearing up to bring back its popular mid-week youth pickleball classes at South Beach Park in Jacksonville Beach. Known for helping...

Brett Forsythe Two-Time Canadian Nationals Champion and CEO of Poach Pickleball

Brett Forsythe Two-Time Canadian Nationals Champion: Brett Forsythe is no stranger to the spotlight in Canadian pickleball. The right-handed player from Kamloops, B.C., has made waves as a professional athlete and an entrepreneur. As a two-time medalist at the...

Dink MiLP Arriving Wichita With Exciting Action In Mid- October

Dink MiLP Arriving Wichita With Exciting Action: The Dink Minor League Pickleball event at Crestview Country Club in Wichita, Kansas, on October 12, 2024, promises an exciting day of competition with the innovative MLPlay format. Teams of four will...

Wilmington High School’s Pickleball Tournament: A Day of Competitive Fun

Wilmington High School’s Pickleball Tournament: The Wilmington High School tennis courts will be the venue for the inaugural Community Pickleball Tournament on September 7. Scheduled to start at 2 p.m., the event is being presented by the Wilmington High...

Canadian Pickleball Star Emma Li Dominating the Scene

Canadian Pickleball Star Emma Li: Emma (Ruoyi) Li, a standout player from Kirkland, Quebec, has rapidly become a formidable presence in the Canadian pickleball scene. Discovering the sport at just 12 years old in 2017, Emma dove into competitive...

Ben Johns Shares Secrets to Mastering Pickleball: Tips for Future Champions

Ben Johns Shares Secrets to Mastering Pickleball: In a recent video shared on social media, Ben Johns, one of the top professional pickleball players in the world, offered valuable insights for aspiring pros looking to elevate their game. With...

First Dink Foundation Launches Youth Pickleball Series for Fall Fun and Growth

First Dink Foundation Launches Youth Pickleball: The First Dink Foundation, a youth development organization dedicated to building character and confidence through pickleball, is gearing up to launch its fall program. Starting next Wednesday, the foundation will kick off an...

Montreal Lions Journey in CNPL 2024: Playoff Victories and Star Performers

Montreal Lions Journey in CNPL 2024: The Montreal Lions have attracted the CNPL 2024 season with their formidable presence and dynamic performance. Based in Quebec, the Lions have become a symbol of strength and determination. Their team colors—royal blue...

Playing Pickleball During Pregnancy: Essential Safety Tips and Benefits

Playing Pickleball During Pregnancy: Playing pickleball can be a fun way to stay active, but it’s important to evaluate its safety during pregnancy. This guide provides key considerations to ensure the player and her baby remain healthy. Seek Medical Advice...

The Rise of Pickleball in Asia: India’s Growth Spurt and China’s Ambitions

The Rise of Pickleball in Asia: Pickleball is experiencing a meteoric rise in India. Between 2019 and 2022, the number of players surged by an astonishing 159%. This explosive growth reflects a broader global trend, with pickleball now boasting...

CNPL 2024 Standings: Montreal Lions Triumph as Champions

CNPL 2024 Standings: The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) 2024 season concluded with a dramatic shift in the standings, reflecting the competitive nature of the league. The Rollers, who had led the standings for much of the season, ended...

RABC’s Pickleball Fundraiser Starts from September 14

RABC’s Pickleball Fundraiser: Ridgefield A Better Chance (RABC) is set to host its inaugural Pickleball Fundraising event on Saturday, September 14th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Silver Spring Country Club, offering...

Dink MiLP Takes Center Stage in Fairport This October

Dink MiLP Takes Center Stage in Fairport: The Dink Minor League Pickleball MiLP event at the Valenti Pickleball Harvest Cup Team Tourney in Fairport, New York, promises an engaging and innovative experience. This amateur competition features the MLPlay format,...

North Shore Pickleball Tournament Serves Up Generosity

North Shore Pickleball Tournament: In a heartening blend of sport and charity, the First Annual North Shore Invitational Pickleball Tournament showed athletic skills and contributed significantly to a local cause. The event, held in Blind River, united sixty-four pickleball...

Dink MiLP Showdown in McKinney Begins from October 5

Dink MiLP Showdown in McKinney: The Dink Minor League Pickleball MiLP event at Impact Activities in McKinney, Texas, offers an exciting and innovative pickleball experience. This amateur team competition features the MLPlay format, designed to provide a dynamic and...

Best Pickleball Spots in Birmingham: Featuring the City’s Top Courts

Best Pickleball Spots in Birmingham: Pickleball has surged in popularity nationwide, and Birmingham is no exception. With new courts sprouting up in nearly every neighborhood, there’s no better time to get involved. Whether an experienced player or just curious...