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Altaf Merchant Extends Unbeaten Pickleball Streak with Dramatic PPA Bristol Open Comeback

Altaf Merchant’s Pickleball Winning Streak: Owensboro native Altaf Merchant and his partner Steven Deakin won gold at the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Bristol Open in Bristol, Tennessee. After receiving a first-round bye, the pair went undefeated through three matches...

Spring Lake Park Fast-Tracks Terrace Park’s New Pickleball Courts—Project Comes in Under Budget

Terrace Park Pickleball Court Conversion: Spring Lake Park is moving ahead with plans to turn tennis courts at Terrace Park, 410 79th Avenue NE, into dedicated pickleball courts. The City Council approved bids for the project, which came in...

How Pickleball Is Quietly Transforming Lives Behind California Prison Walls

Pickleball Rehabilitation in California Prisons: Pickleball is becoming a popular sport in California prisons, offering rehabilitation and community for incarcerated people. The game is played daily at facilities like the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, where it helps...

Gujarat Pickleball Association Fights Back as Ahmedabad Mulls Sweeping Safety Rules After Rajkot Tragedy

Gujarat Pickleball Association Safety Rules: Ahmedabad is set to decide whether pickleball should be classified as a “net-covered” sport under new municipal safety rules. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will hold a hearing next week after the Gujarat Pickleball...

Imani Phillips Shines with Silver at Record-Breaking English Open Pickleball Tournament

Imani Phillips English Open Pickleball: Bermuda’s top pickleball player, Imani Phillips, earned a silver medal in the women’s doubles at the English Open Pickleball Tournament. Partnering with Lily Hallet, Phillips reached the final at the Telford International Centre before falling...

Legends and Trailblazers: Meet the 2025 Pickleball Hall of Fame Inductees Making History

Pickleball Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees: The Pickleball Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees: competitors Cammy MacGregor and Chris “Mills” Miller, along with contributor Melissa McCurley. They will be honored during an awards banquet in Surprise, Arizona,...

Bonney Lake’s Bold Plan: Massive Pickleball Court and Sports Complex Set to Transform Local Recreation

Bonney Lake Pickleball Court Project: A 20-acre property in the Buckley area could soon become a major sports complex featuring pickleball courts, turf fields, and a trail. The City of Bonney Lake plans to sell the Reed Property to...

Westerlo Unveils Revamped Pickleball Courts: Community Rallies for Park’s Next Big Transformation

Veterans Memorial Park Pickleball Upgrade: The Town of Westerlo officially opened its newly refurbished athletic complex on August 6, unveiling a resurfaced tennis court and two new pickleball courts at Veterans Memorial Park. The $94,000 project was funded through...

Rally for a Cause: Dinkin’ For Hope Pickleball Tournament Unites Monroe for Children & Families

The Center for Children & Families will host the “Dinkin’ For Hope” Pickleball Tournament on September 6–7, 2025, at the Monroe Athletic Club in Monroe, Louisiana. The event will raise funds to support children and families in the region. Event...

Shake and Bake on the Lake Tournament Ignites Manitowoc’s Pickleball Craze and Community Spirit

Shake and Bake on the Lake Tournament: Pickleball players from across northeast Wisconsin gathered in Manitowoc for the first Shake and Bake on the Lake Tournament, hosted by the Pickleball Connection behind the Connection Church on North Rapids Road....

Level Up Your Game: Chandler’s New Competitive Pickleball Class Serves Up Skill-Building This October

Chandler Competitive Pickleball Class 2025: A new competitive pickleball class will be held at Kyrene Traditional Academy – Sureno in Chandler, Arizona, from October 6 to October 27, 2025. Classes take place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00...

DeWitt’s McGuire Park Unveils Major Makeover: Pickleball Courts and Fitness Upgrades Coming Soon

McGuire Park Pickleball Court Renovation: McGuire Park in DeWitt will soon feature new pickleball courts, an adult fitness station, and a more accessible path to the Looking Glass River. Construction begins August 25 and will take seven to nine weeks....

Florida Unveils World’s First Floating Pickleball Court—Would You Play on Water?

Florida Floating Pickleball Court Experience: Florida’s Sports Coast has introduced the world’s first regulation-size modular floating pickleball court at Mirada Lagoon in San Antonio, about 30 miles north of Tampa. Called Pickleball Bana, the court was designed by AquaBanas...

Childersburg’s Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament Promises Electrifying Night of Fun and Competition

Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament: Childersburg Parks and Recreation will host its Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, August 16. The mixed doubles competition will take place at the local pickleball courts, starting at 9:00 a.m....

Ace Pickleball Club Serves Up Unlimited Play in Omaha—No Reservations, Just Fun

Ace Pickleball Club Omaha Launch: Ace Pickleball Club has opened its first Nebraska facility in Omaha at 13423 F Street. Owned by Liz Tanji and Michael Tanji, the new club offers unlimited play for members without reservations or extra fees,...

Pickleball Kingdom Unveils South Brunswick Hub—Transforming New Jersey’s Pickleball Scene

Pickleball Kingdom South Brunswick Launch: Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball organization, is opening a new location in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey. The expansion is led by franchisee Yashraj Kurani and will feature year-round, climate-controlled courts, professional...

How Pickles at Forté Is Transforming Downtown Honolulu Into a Vibrant Nightlife and Sports Hub

Pickles at Forté Revitalizing Downtown Honolulu: A new indoor pickleball facility, Pickles at Forté, is part of Avalon Group’s plan to bring more visitors to downtown Honolulu. Opened in January, the space offers extended hours, climate control, food, and...

SPORTIME Pickleball Unveils Two Mega Clubs—Free Memberships and Grand Opening Perks Await

SPORTIME Pickleball Club Openings: SPORTIME Pickleball will launch two new pickleball clubs this September in Wayne, New Jersey, and Yorktown Heights, New York. The openings are part of a plan to build 200 dedicated courts across the tri-state area by...

At 48, Matt Wright Shocks Pickleball Pros With Old-School Mastery in Bristol Final

Matt Wright Pickleball Fundamentals Victory: Matt Wright, 48, proved that strong fundamentals still win at the highest level of pickleball, reaching the men’s doubles final at the PPA Tour Bristol Open with partner Jaume Martinez Vich. The pair defeated...

U.S. Legends Pickleball League Drafts 120 Elite Seniors for Groundbreaking Inaugural Season

The U.S. Legends Pickleball League (USLPL) will draft 120 players for its inaugural season starting this September. The league, designed for players aged 50 and older, held its only player combine in Richmond, Virginia, attracting over 200 athletes competing...