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Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio Wins 1st PPA Title at Utah Open

Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio Wins: In an exhilarating display of pickleball prowess, Jessie Irvine and Gabriel Tardio claimed their first title as a duo in Salt Lake City, defeating Anna Bright and James Ignatowich with scores of 12-10,...

Pickleball Clock Face Trick for Spot-On Overheads Moves

Pickleball Clock Face Trick: When faced with an ideal overhead opportunity after a series of aggressive dinks, players often find themselves making a crucial mistake—hitting the ball directly into the net. Simone Jardim, widely regarded as the Queen of...

Federico Staksrud Wins PPA Picklr Title with Tactical Brilliance

Federico Staksrud Wins PPA Picklr: Federico Staksrud, the formidable Argentinian pickleball player, continued his dominant run in the 2024 PPA Picklr Utah season by securing his sixth men’s singles title. Staksrud delivered a commanding performance against No. 2 seed...

Pickleball Courts Near Heskett Center Face Relocation Proposal For Trees

Pickleball Courts Near Heskett Center: After concerns emerged from students about the planned removal of trees on campus, Student Senator Andrew Bobbitt took action. On Wednesday night, Bobbitt introduced a resolution to reconsider the proposed location for the new...

Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher Capture PPA Gold in Doubles

Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher have continued their remarkable run this year by clinching their fifth title with a decisive 11-2, 5-11, 11-7, 11-4 victory over the No. 9 seeds, Jorja Johnson and Mari Humberg....

Nola Pickle Fest Takes Over New Orleans, Celebrating Pickleball

Nola Pickle Fest Takes Over New Orleans: Pickleball is rapidly becoming a major player in the sports scene, with 36 million participants in the U.S. by 2023. A hybrid of tennis and ping pong, pickleball’s appeal lies in its...

Upcoming Pickleball Schedule at MMC Brings Excitement

Upcoming Pickleball Schedule: At the Meridian Community Centre, pickleball enthusiasts have a dynamic schedule ahead. The centre offers a variety of sessions catering to all skill levels, from competitive matches to beginner-friendly games. With opportunities for both serious play...

Kate Fahey Clinches First PPA Title in Nail-Biting Finale

Kate Fahey Clinches First PPA Title: In a thrilling conclusion to a grueling match, Kate Fahey claimed her first PPA Tour gold medal by outlasting No. 4 seed Kaitlyn Christian with scores of 11-6, 6-11, 11-9. Both competitors demonstrated...

Dallas Cheerleaders Pickleball Trick Goes Viral Ahead of NFL

Dallas Cheerleaders Pickleball: Pickleball might still be emerging as a mainstream sport, but it doesn’t lack moments of flair—at least, not anymore. On Sunday night, the spotlight turned to a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader whose on-court performance has captured the...

Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio Claim PPA Gold At Picklr Utah

Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio: In a commanding display of skill and strategy, Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio clinched the men’s doubles title with a decisive 11-6, 11-6, 11-1 victory over the No. 3 seeds, James Ignatowich and Matt...

Dunedin Protests Pickleball Courts at Honeymoon Island: Beauty vs. Pickleball

Dunedin Protests Pickleball Courts at Honeymoon Island: Dozens of demonstrators lined up at the entrance of Honeymoon Island State Park this weekend to voice their opposition to a state proposal that would add pickleball courts, lodges, and other amenities...

North Saanich Pickleball Court vs. Jasper: A False Comparison

North Saanich Pickleball Court vs. Jasper: In times of community conflict, emotions can run high, and arguments can become skewed. But there are moments when it’s important to take a step back and recognize the boundaries of comparison. Such...

Southwick Pickleball Court Controversy: Seniors Fight for Promise

Southwick Pickleball Court Controversy: Tensions are rising in Southwick as a new proposal to relocate all six of the town’s planned pickleball courts to Whalley Park faces resistance from Senior Center advocates. Originally, the plan approved by Town Meeting...

Florida’s Great Outdoors Initiative Sparks Controversy Over Proposed Park Developments

Florida’s Great Outdoors Initiative Sparks Controversy: Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) disclosed a controversial plan Monday aimed at enhancing state parks with new amenities, including golf courses, pickleball courts, and expanded lodging options. Dubbed the “Great Outdoors Initiative,”...

Honoring Heroes: Join America’s Largest Virtual Pickleball Charity Challenge on September 7

Virtual Pickleball Charity Challenge: As the nation approaches the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by first responders emerges. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost that fateful day, including 343 firefighters...

Medford Rogue Rotary Pickleball Fest, Don’t Miss Out on the Excitement!

Get ready for a weekend of pickleball action at the Medford Rogue Rotary Pickleball Fest, taking place from September 6-8, 2024! This highly anticipated event will be held at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, located at 334 Holmes Ave, Medford, OR 97501....

Seattle Parks and Recreation Make Plans for New Pickleball Courts at Magnuson Park

New Pickleball Courts at Magnuson Park: Seattle Parks & Recreation is set to host an Open House on Thursday, September 5th, to disclose design concepts for new dedicated pickleball courts at Magnuson Park. The event will take place from...

Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio Reach PPA Final: Win in Epic Battle

Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio Reach PPA Final: In what is already being hailed as the match of the year, Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio delivered a thrilling performance to defeat No. 5 seeds, Hayden Patriquin and Pablo Tellez,...

TAP’s Free 101 Pickleball Clinic: September 21, 2024

TAP’s Free 101 Pickleball Clinic: TAP is thrilled to announce the kickoff of the 2024-25 pickleball season with its first Free 101 Pickleball Clinic, set to take place on Saturday, September 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Udall...

Selkirk Raises Alarm Over UPA-A and PPL Amid Growing Concerns

Selkirk Raises Alarm Over UPA-A and PPL: Selkirk has raised alarming concerns about the Professional Paddle Labs (PPL), describing it as an organization ruined by incompetence and a lack of professional integrity. According to Selkirk, PPL’s leadership, composed largely...