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Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) has announced the dates and formats for the upcoming 2024 drafts for its Premier and Challenger levels. The Premier Level Draft, using a “dynamic” bidding process, will take place on Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m., and the Challenger Level draft, which will employ a “snake” format, will be made the following day, Wednesday, April 3, at 6 p.m. Premier Level Draft The Premier Level Draft will take place remotely and select 48 players—four per team, with two men and two women on each roster. A unique dynamic bidding process will be used, and…

Win or lose, I always have a lot of fun when I’m playing pickleball, and I know I’m not alone here! I’ve read posts online where people say, “Even if I lose, I still have fun playing pickleball.” In casual or social play, winning or losing isn’t nearly as important as how you enjoyed the game. The happiness coach and health educator in me got to thinking: what is it that makes pickleball so fun? So, I came up with the following seven reasons: 1. Inclusivity: Pickleball is easy to learn and can be played by people of all ages…

Pickleball Passion, A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days To A Stronger Connection On And Off The Court by Victoria D. Lydon will take you on a unique, thrilling, practical journey of love, faith, and pickleball! Fortifying The Marital Bond This transformative 21-day companion is tailored for couples who share a passion for their favorite sport and a desire to strengthen their marital bond. Crafted with a blend of whimsy and introspection from her Christian viewpoint, each daily devotion offers a mix of spiritual enlightenment and practical relationship advice. As you navigate the pickleball court and the challenges life loves to throw…

Despite pickleball’s relentless march towards nationwide dominance, central Kentucky has always been one of those states that lacked adequate facilities to match the demand of its enthusiasts. However, Madison County is about to unveil a facility that might ease the situation somewhat. Shedding 30 Pounds Braydon Turner’s sister introduced him to pickleball around a year ago. His subsequent journey with the sport not only led to him shedding 30 pounds but also sparked an entrepreneurial venture. Having relocated to the area in July 2023, Turner was surprised by the underdeveloped pickleball scene and the number of enthusiasts who were having…

Pickleball Ontario has announced the Carvana PPA Tour will provide entry into the Champions Division of the United Pickleball Championships for Gold Medal winners of the Pickleball Ontario Championship Series Finals. The Sport’s Biggest Payouts Amateur matches at the United Pickleball Championships will be played alongside the Humana Championship Court, where the top PPA Tour professionals in the world compete for the biggest payouts in the sport of pickleball. “We are committed to providing opportunities for our members to compete at the highest level,” said Junior Bent, Vice President of Pickleball Ontario. “This is just the first step as we…

Katy issued a playful challenge to her fellow judges during her ‘American Idol’ hometown tour in Santa Barbara, California. In an exclusive clip unveiled by PEOPLE, the spirited Teenage Dream and Firework singer challenged Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to a pickleball showdown. A Determined Look In Her Eye With a determined look in her eye, Perry, 39, laid down the gauntlet, saying, “We’re about to settle this once and for all. Whose hometown is the best hometown? Mine.” As Richie, 74, and Bryan, 47, stepped onto the pickleball court, Perry handed them paddles adorned with her own face and…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced the creation of the Humana Cup, a team-format competition for pickleball professionals aged 50 and over, back in December last year. A First-Of-Its -Kind Competition The cup tournament, named after the health insurance provider, is a first-of-its-kind team competition for pickleball professionals. There are two divisions: champion pros (ages 50 and over) and master pros (ages 60 and over). You can read more about the Humana Cup here. With January’s Punta Gorda, Florida, event and this month’s Champion Tour Pros Sacramento, California, tournament over, we can now concentrate on the next APP Tour…

The 2024 National Collegiate Pickleball Association Championship is well underway at The Hub in Spring Valley, San Diego. Proceedings got underway yesterday, and nearly 40 colleges from across the nation started their quest to win a share of the $30,000 prize money. Live Streaming On TrillerTV TrillerTV, the global sports streaming platform, has also announced the addition of the Championship to its subscription service, TrillerTV+. For the first time, the platform will stream the tournament live, presenting a college sports and pickleball event. Some of the top contenders at the tournament include the University of Virginia, Utah Valley, the Master’s…

The largest indoor pickleball venue in Richmond, Virginia, is relocating to the southwest of the state. Performance Pickleball, which recently opened its first facility at Regency Mall in Henrico’s West End, has announced plans to shift its operations to Roanoke. Ten Indoor Courts Co-founded by Jon Laaser and Lee Warfield, Performance Pickleball will set up its new facility in a leased space within the indoor Spectrum Sports Academy near Interstate 581, close to the Roanoke-Blacksburg regional airport. This new venue will feature 10 indoor courts, event spaces, a pro shop, and a dining concept similar to Richmond’s Kitchen RVA, named…

MLP by Margaritaville (Major League Pickleball) has announced its updated 2024 schedule of events, the first official league news following the closing of the merger with the Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour). The 2024 MLP schedule will feature a total of 11 events hosted in 10 different states and showcasing eight regular-season events, a Mid-Season Tournament, and two rounds of the 2024 MLP Playoffs. All MLP teams will appear in four of eight regular season events, with a combination of six Premier Level and six Challenger Level teams in action at each event. Additional information on the 2024 MLP competition…