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Franklin Pickleball’s Playful Social Media Stunt: Pro Players Show ‘Dogs Inside’ in X-Rays

Franklin Pickleball’s Playful Social Media Stunt: Franklin Pickleball, the official ball of USA Pickleball, has created a stir on social media with a series of playful Instagram posts featuring X-rays of professional pickleball players. The images, which include X-rays...

Pickleball to Replace Tennis in Alton’s Rockspring Park

Pickleball to Replace Tennis: In a significant shift for local recreational facilities, the tennis courts at Rockspring Park in Alton are undergoing a transformation. Workers from Advantage Asphalt & Sealcoating, based in Godfrey, are at the forefront of this...

Natalie Araya Shines at CNPL Championship: A Fourth-Place Finish with Heart

Natalie Araya Shines at CNPL Championship: Natalie Araya, a seasoned pickleball and tennis professional certified by Tennis Canada, secured a commendable fourth place at the CNPL Championship Weekend in Edmonton. The competition proved to be a rigorous test of...

Christian Alshon on Pickleball’s Serve Controversy in Twitter Outburst

Christian Alshon on Pickleball’s Serve Controversy: The pickleball community is currently involved in a heated controversy over serve rules in pickleball. The debate centers around the enforcement of rules regarding serve legality, particularly the height and technique of serves....

New Pickleball Facility in Hendersonville Gets a Head Start

New Pickleball Facility in Hendersonville: Hendersonville’s pickleball community has jumped at the chance to use the city’s new courts at Veterans Park, even before the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Despite ongoing updates and final touches, including the addition of benches,...

Pickleball’s New Frontier in Winnipeg: Courts to Clubhouse

Pickleball’s New Frontier in Winnipeg: The pickleball wave is gaining serious momentum in Winnipeg. Local entrepreneur Nicholas Rush, along with four partners, has secured a 24,000-square-foot facility to establish the city’s first pickleball-only venue. This ambitious project is set...

PPA to Integrate DUPR Ratings: A Game-Changer for Pickleball’s Competitive Scene

PPA to Integrate DUPR Ratings: Connor Pardoe, the dynamic Founder and CEO of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), has announced a major step forward in the world of competitive pickleball. Pardoe revealed plans to integrate DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball...

Blue Hole Pickleball Bash 2024 Set to Excite Sequim

Blue Hole Pickleball Bash 2024: The 2024 Blue Hole Bash, hosted by Pickleball Is Great (PIG), will take place from September 19-22, 2024, at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim, Washington. This event will feature an exciting mix of US...

Montreal Lions Win CNPL Season 2: A Thrilling Finale Caps a Stellar Season

Montreal Lions Win CNPL Season 2: The Montreal Lions emerged victorious as the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Season 2 champions, capping off an intense season with a thrilling final that left fans eagerly anticipating next year. The Lions,...

Pickleball TV App: A Game-Changer for Fans with Enhanced Viewing Experience

Pickleball TV App:  Connor Pardoe, CEO of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), recently took to social media to reveal a significant development for pickleball fans. Pardoe announced the upcoming launch of a new Pickleball TV app, promising an enhanced...

Nick Hostler Pickleball Tourney Rallies for Special Needs

Nick Hostler Pickleball Tourney Rallies: The 7th Annual Nick Hostler Memorial Pickleball Tournament, hosted by the Nick Hostler Foundation, Ozarks Pickleball Club, and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, is set to take place from September 21-22, 2024. Held at...

Jessica Kawamoto’s Rise: Silver Medals and League Draft Success

Jessica Kawamoto’s Rise: Jessica Kawamoto, a standout pickleball player from Hamilton, Ontario, has made significant strides since starting her journey in 2015. Balancing her passion for pickleball with a full-time career as an accountant, Jessica has proven her dedication...

Top DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Players of 2024: Justin Brunner Leads

Top DUPR Collegiate Pickleball Players of 2024: As the 2024 DUPR collegiate pickleball season advances, individual performances are capturing attention. Leading the way is Justin Brunner from Grand Canyon University, who has set the bar high with an impressive...

Pickleball Community Debates Best Slice Strategy: Is Two-Handed Backhand the Answer?

Pickleball Community Debates Best Slice Strategy: In the fast-evolving world of pickleball, players often find themselves caught between differing philosophies on the court. A recent post on Reddit highlights one such debate that has been generating plenty of buzz...

Louis-Charles Amyot’s Pickleball Journey: Provincials to Nationals

Louis-Charles Amyot’s Pickleball Journey: Louis-Charles Amyot, a right-handed pickleball player from Mirabel, Quebec, has made significant strides in the sport since he began playing at the age of 14. With a competitive background that includes hockey, Amyot transitioned seamlessly...

Team World vs. Team USA’ Pickleball Event: Staksrud’s Exciting Proposal

Team World vs. Team USA’ Pickleball: Professional pickleball player Federico Staksrud has sparked an exciting discussion in the pickleball community with a recent social media post suggesting a new event format: “Team World vs. Team USA.” Inspired by the...

Willamette’s Pickleball USSP Tournament Awaits in Albany

Willamette’s Pickleball USSP Tournament: The 3rd Annual Willamette Valley Pickleball Tournament, hosted by Pickleball Is Great (PIG), is set to take place from September 13-15, 2024, at Linn Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon. This event caters to all...

WRC Pickleball Fall Classic in Whistler Set For Mid-Nov

WRC Pickleball Fall Classic in Whistler: The WRC Fall Classic is gearing up to be a standout pickleball tournament, set to take place from November 15-17, 2024, at the Whistler Racket Club in British Columbia. This highly anticipated event...

Collegiate Pickleball 2024 Top Universities: Who’s Leading?

Collegiate Pickleball 2024 Top Universities: As the 2024 pickleball season heats up, collegiate players and teams are making significant waves. The latest DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) rankings shed light on the impressive performances from various universities. Top Teams by...

Pickleball Players Voice Frustration Over Multiple Rating Systems: A Call for Standardization

Pickleball Players Voice Frustration: The growing popularity of pickleball has brought with it an unexpected challenge for players nationwide: the confusion and frustration surrounding the sport’s various rating systems. As the game continues to expand, many players are finding...