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Pickleball Lights Up at Annual Laie Days: A Community Affair

Pickleball Lights Up at Annual Laie Days: The Laie community embraced the spirit of togetherness and celebration at the annual “Laie Days” event, with pickleball taking center stage this year. Chauncey Lilly Ako, a key organizer and community member,...

Colin Johns and Zayn Navratil Controversy: MLP Debate Ignites on Selkirk TV

Colin Johns and Zayn Navratil Controversy: In a recent episode of Selkirk TV, hosts Danea and Barrett Bass explored a heated controversy surrounding Major League Pickleball (MLP), sparked by an article reportedly written by top player Colin Johns. Johns,...

Pickleball Noise Complaints in Chestnut Hill: Engineers Reveal Big Fix

Pickleball Noise Complaints in Chestnut Hill: In recent years, the rapid growth of pickleball has led to increasing noise complaints, particularly from residents living near courts. A notable case in 2022 in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, highlighted this issue when...

Colin Johns’ MLP Rant: Insider Shares Thoughts on League Issues and Future Directions

Colin Johns’ MLP Rant: In a recent episode of the “Johnkew Pickleball” podcast, hosts John and Eddie looked into a controversial rant by prominent pickleball player Colin Johns, whose sharp critiques of Major League Pickleball (MLP) have ignited a...

Bourbonnais Park’s Pickleball Court Construction Progresses

Bourbonnais Park’s Pickleball Court Construction: The village of Bourbonnais is embracing the pickleball trend with significant developments underway at Ed Hayes Park. Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga provided an update during the Monday board meeting, detailing the construction of...

Prediction of MLP 2nd Waiver Wire Period: Preview

Prediction of MLP 2nd Waiver Wire Period: As Major League Pickleball’s second waiver wire period approaches, the anticipation is building. The recent trade of Blaine Hovenier from the LA Mad Drops to the Las Vegas Night Owls for Anderson...

Pickleball Lines at Bill Barber Rink Await Funding Decision

Pickleball Lines at Bill Barber Rink: The Bill Barber Rink in Callander has seen a series of significant upgrades over the past few years. Now, the community looks forward to further enhancements that could expand the range of activities...

Pasadena Opens New Pickleball Courts at Viña Vieja Park

Pasadena Opens New Pickleball Courts: The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department is set to celebrate the grand opening of the new Viña Vieja Park Pickleball Courts. The ceremony will commence on Thursday, August 15...

Megan Fudge Playing English Open: Aims for Gold

Megan Fudge Playing English Open: US pickleball star Megan Fudge is gearing up to take center stage at the Skechers Pickleball English Open, marking her return to familiar grounds as she competes in Telford. Although Fudge is based in...

Tennis Courts to Pickleball in LaSalle Council’s Latest Move

Tennis Courts to Pickleball in LaSalle: The LaSalle Council passed a motion on July 23, 2024, during its Regular Meeting to convert two of the four tennis courts on Front Road into six dedicated pickleball courts. This decision came...

Line Calls in Pickleball: Integrity Matters

Line Calls in Pickleball: Line calls continue to spark discussion in the pickleball community, much like they do in tennis. At the pro level, referees and advancing technology strive to ensure accuracy, but for now, recreational play often depends...

PPA Tour Hits Kansas City: Stars and Veterans Clash Ahead

PPA Tour Hits Kansas City: The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour commenced on Wednesday in Overland Park, Kansas, launching a week-long pickleball spectacle. The event, held at Elite Tennis and Wellness near 143rd and Metcalf, features a dynamic mix...

Pickleball Day at Fort St. John Planned with Community Fun

Pickleball Day at Fort St. John: In Fort St. John, the courts are set to come alive as the Peace Country Pickleball Association (PCPA) opens the gates to the world of pickleball on National Pickleball Day. August 10th isn’t...

Tennis Icon Vince Van Patten Joins Pickleball Team

Vince Van Patten Joins Pickleball Team: The Coachella Valley Scorpions of the National Pickleball League made headlines today with a significant roster addition: former tennis pro-Vince Van Patten. Van Patten, known for his 1981 victory over then-world No. 1 John...

MLP Announces Waiver Period 2 Pick Order: Key Dates and Trades

MLP Announces Waiver Period 2: As the MLP gears up for the next phase of roster shuffling, the league has announced the pick order for Waiver Period 2, set to kick off with the Premier Division on Thursday, August...

The Picklr Opening in Columbia: Massive Indoor Facility

The Picklr Opening in Columbia: A major new addition to Columbia’s recreational scene is on the horizon with The Picklr’s plans to establish a sprawling 46,000-square-foot indoor pickleball facility. The fast-growing franchise, based in Utah and renowned for its...

Aydt and Straus Win Gold at PPA Kansas City in Above 50

Aydt and Straus Win Gold at PPA: In a captivating display of skill and endurance, Sarah Aydt and Julie Straus clinched the gold medal in the Women’s Doubles Skill (4.0 and Above) for players aged 50 and above at...

Byram Local Joins The Indy Drivers Pro Pickleball Team

Byram Local Joins The Indy Drivers: In a notable expansion of the professional sports landscape, Bernard LeBlanc of Byram, Mississippi, is making waves in the world of pickleball. LeBlanc, a 53-year-old Ole Miss graduate, has been drafted by The...

Junior Girls Shine at PPA Kansas City: Flores and Gonzalez Win Gold

Junior Girls Shine at PPA Kansas City: Overland Park, Kansas City, witnessed the excitement and raw talent of young pickleball players on August 7, 2024, as the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open brought together some of the most...

Pickleball Tournament in Winona Lake Benefits First Responders

Pickleball Tournament in Winona Lake: The Helping Heroes Pickleball Tournament at Limitless Park is set to raise funds for first responder mental health, with all proceeds benefiting Project Ebenezer. The event, taking place over the weekend, aims to provide...