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We reported last week that the APP (Association of Pickleball Players) had unveiled the lineups for Team USA and Team Europe, which will compete in the inaugural APP Atlantic Cup on March 20, 22, and 24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Winning Gold With Her Mom! One of the most prominent names on the Team USA roster was the Kentuckian, the ole Louisville slugger herself, Riley Bohnert. With a formidable doubles DUPR of 5.41, The Milwaukee Masher is among the most highly-rated players around. Indeed, she won the 2022 APP Indianapolis Open, one of the first tournaments she played…

We got an interesting insight into the mind of Anna Leigh Waters, the number one female-ranked player in pickleball, recently when she spent some time at Gerald Ford Elementary in Indian Wells, California. Seventeen-year-old Waters and the team from FILA visited the school on Thursday, hosting a Q&A and a pickleball clinic with students. Humble And Grounded She played pickleball with some of the school staff, put students through training exercises, and was on hand to sign autographs and pose for selfies. The athlete turned pro when she was only 12 years old and has enjoyed a meteoric rise to…

In Glendale, veterans injured on the front lines are discovering a new avenue for rehabilitation: the pickleball court. ABC15 reports that Semper Fi & America’s Fund is facilitating a pickleball clinic tailored to assist these warriors in both physical and mental recovery through participation in this increasingly popular sport. Free Pickleball Clinic The nonprofit veterans’ group Semper Fi and America’s Fund hosts a free pickleball clinic every Thursday at the Glendale Chicken N Pickle. This initiative helps injured veterans engage in sports to promote their physical and mental well-being. Navy Veteran Michael Smith, whose left leg was amputated following a…

Lane Community College is poised to become the central pickleballing hub in the Pacific Northwest as it plans to complete a groundbreaking $5 million complex, thanks to the efforts of the Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation and the support of Travel Lane County, Oregon. Escalating Demand Eric Wold, a board member of the Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation, highlighted the necessity for such a facility due to the escalating demand for the sport across the region: “Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and it has been for the last three years. The growth has been so rapid that communities don’t…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and UTR Sports have announced a groundbreaking new initiative for millions of recreational pickleball players across the nation—the creation of APP UTR Sports Pickleball Leagues. Pickleball players, league coordinators, and facility operators are encouraged to sign up now to receive additional details for the inaugural season at theapp.global. Nearly 50 Million U.S. Adults Playing Pickleball With nearly 50 million adult Americans playing pickleball, APP UTR Sports Pickleball Leagues now offers athletes of all ages and abilities the opportunity to form teams and compete head-to-head in their local communities. It establishes the largest grassroots team…

Denver City Council members were taken aback when a budget proposal for constructing pickleball courts at Rosamund Park appeared on the agenda of the Finance and Governance Committee on March 5. Expressed Their Concerns Council members expressed their concerns about the allocation of $2 million for new pickleball courts amid recent cuts to Parks and Recreation center hours and programming due to budget constraints caused by an influx of migrants. Jolon Clark, the executive director of Denver’s Parks and Recreation Department, had apparently anticipated these inquiries, according to Westword.com. Clarifying the funding source, Clark explained that the department wasn’t drawing…

After a highly successful Florida combine event this past weekend, where over 110 participants took part, the National Pickleball League is proud to announce its schedule for the 2024 season. The season promises a lineup of events showcasing the best pickleball talent over the age of 50 from across the nation. Key Dates And Locations Here are the key dates and locations: • Chicago, IL – May 17-19: NPL Regular Season Opener • Columbus, OH – June 21-23: NPL Week 2 • Cincinnati, OH – July 19-21: NPL Week 3 • Kansas City, MO – August 9-11: NPL Week 4…

As we all know, Florida is one of the biggest pickleballing states in the U.S. Its pleasant climate means all-year-round outdoor play is more than possible. Bearing this in mind, it’s not surprising that Tallahassee has only just now opened its first indoor facility. The Pickle Pad Indoor Active Brands’ latest endeavor, The Pickle Pad, is reshaping a sprawling 27,000-square-foot indoor space into a social hotspot, with pickleball most definitely the star attraction. Situated in the heart of the state capital, this establishment is the first Pickle Pad in the nation, with plans already underway for expansion into the rest…

When Carl Schmits talks about spin rates and exit velocity, one might initially assume he’s actually referring to baseball pitchers and hitters. However, the surprising twist is that he’s actually discussing the intricacies of pickleball paddles. As the managing director of equipment standards and facilities development at USA Pickleball, Schmits, alongside his colleagues in the Equipment and Evaluation Committee (EEC), approaches their duties with utmost dedication. A Level Playing Field “Our objectives, of course, are to uphold, inform, and enforce the objectives that our board (of directors) drives,” says Schmits, who has an extensive engineering and product development background. “Our…

The APP (Association of Pickleball Players) has unveiled the lineups for Team USA and Team Europe, which will compete in the upcoming inaugural APP Atlantic Cup to be held on March 20, 22, and 24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This groundbreaking event marks the first-ever international team competition in pickleball history. It pits Team USA against Team Europe in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches. Over the three-day tournament, participants will vie for international pickleball supremacy and the coveted title of Atlantic Cup champions. A Significant Milestone The event coincides with the 2024 Chase APP Miami Pickleball Open…