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The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour completed its second tour event of the year this past weekend at the 2023 APP Daytona Beach Open.  Hosted at the beautiful Pictona at Holly Hill, the tournament saw many exciting matches featuring over 1,100 pro and amateur players from across the nation. The five-day event concluded yesterday with a remarkable Championship Sunday that was broadcast live on ESPN+. View this post on Instagram A post shared by APP TOUR (@officialapptour) The main stage events for the day started with Women’s Pro Singles. Parris Todd went up against Salome Devidze, and was able…

Yesterday, February 9th, Wolverine Pickleball broke ground at the site of their brand new pickleball facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As the pickleball community continues to thrive in Ann Arbor, this new sporting complex is just what they need. The new Wolverine Pickleball facility will have over 39,000 square feet of space and will feature 12 designated pickleball courts.  The indoor facility will also have a shop where players can buy pickleball equipment and a large lounge space for socializing over drinks. Outdoors, the sports complex will have six sand volleyball and beach tennis courts, space for yard games such…

This morning, Barstool Sports released one of the most anticipated pickleball documentaries of 2023. The Bad Boys of Pickleball: Big Cat and PFT takes viewers on a journey through the careers of two pro pickleball legends in a way that the world has never seen before. Barstool Sports were able to sit down with Big Cat and PFT, and together they take a trip down memory lane of some of the duo’s most memorable moments. I will always remember the day Big Cat signed that big sponsorship deal with New Amsterdam Vodka for 200 years, which is still one of…

Eli Manning and Rob Gronkowski meet on the pickleball court in order to settle once and for all who is the better pickleball player. After Rob Gronkowski called out Eli Manning on the Today Show, saying he could “whoop Eli” in pickleball, the former New York Giants star quarterback Manning accepted the challenge. Gronk is playing pickleball after recently retiring — and says he’d even “whoop” Eli Manning on the pickball court! pic.twitter.com/rWxAEhQOBY— TODAY (@TODAYshow) December 4, 2022 On today’s Eli’s Extras episode of The Eli Manning Show, Gronkowski and Manning went head-to-head in a 1-game, winner takes all, singles…

Pat McAfee and the boys pick up some pickleball paddles and hit the court! NFL special teams legend Pat McAfee is well known for his current work as a sports analyst and talk show host on The Pat McAfee Show, which covers a wide variety of topics spanning across the world of sports. In recent years, McAfee has been known to branch out beyond his expertise in the world of football, having even entered the ring as a pro wrestler in the WWE. Now, it seems that Pat McAfee is ready to go all in with pickleball. Ladies and gentlemen..…

The 2023 APP Tour continues with its next stop at Pictona at Holly Hill in Daytona Beach, Florida. Starting tomorrow, February 8th, more than 1,100 pickleball players from across the nation will come together and compete in this five-day National Championship qualifier tournament. Pictona at Holly Hill has grown to be one of the nation’s premier pickleball facilities. Boasting 49 separate pickleball courts, including an incredible championship mainstage court, Pictona is expected to see hundreds of pickleball fans come out and cheer on their favorite pro players at this week’s tournament. Player Spotlight APP Daytona will be the second APP…

College isn’t just about expanding your mind, gaining your independence and cramming in as many parties as possible in four years. Today, it’s also about pickleball.

The 2023 Carvana PPA Tour has been a non-stop highlight reel so far. After an incredible double triple-crown performance by Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns at the Hyundai Masters last month, the duo claimed two more triple crowns at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Open this past weekend. Double – Triple 👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/cbl8TT5iwF— CARVANA PPA TOUR (@PPAtour) February 5, 2023 Last weekend’s Desert Ridge Open was hosted from February 1st-5th at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ. The duo started Championship Sunday by dominating in the Mixed Pro Doubles Championship. Although they competed…

Professional pickleball has leveled up this year. From Major League Pickleball’s new format and team expansions to the APP’s new television broadcasting deals, pro pickleball is definitely on the rise in the public eye. Staying up to date with each different league’s schedule can be exhausting, so we thought we’d bring them all together for you here! Let’s take a look at each of the “Big 3” pro pickleball leagues’ 2023 schedules. Major League Pickleball (MLP) Major League Pickleball has been the center of attention this year with its recent expansion and many celebrity endorsements and investments. The first event…

Whether you’re looking for the perfect team building exercise for your employees or are trying to find an activity to strengthen the bonds within your particular community, learning how to play pickleball might be just the thing you’re looking for. Coworking environments require a highly cohesive, team-oriented mentality to create a workplace that is both highly productive and also feels welcoming to its staff. Simply put, a team that can confidently work together will see better end results in what they’re working towards. Team building activities and events are a great way to bring employees and coworkers closer together. However,…