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Pickleball’s positive impact continues to resonate beyond the mere confines of the court. From Wichita, Kansas, to Hannibal, Missouri, and all the way east to Hampden, Maine, we’ll see how the spirit of pickleball thrives through a unique blend of community and caring. These regions exemplify how pickleball generates unity, support, and opportunity, holding charity events, tributes to beloved figures, and drop-in clinics. Hannibal, Missouri Pickleball is not just always about competition; it’s also about camaraderie. First-timers are warmly welcomed to join drop-in sessions scheduled for Tuesday nights at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center at 301 Warren Barrett Drive in…

Recently launched startup Pikl Pal is a pickleball paddle company looking to create a community amongst its consumers. The company was founded by Allison Pine, a senior at California Lutheran University, in order to develop an enhanced pickleball playing experience for individuals who prioritize wellness and relationship building. Pickleball Uniting Family Allison fell in love with movement and wellness in 2020 and was looking for a way to transform her passion into a business. In 2023, when her family began playing pickleball on a weekly basis, she discovered that pickleball seamlessly united her father – who had multiple recent surgeries…

The Indian news and entertainment organization The Times Group has announced it is partnering with Pickleball Asia to create The Pickleball World Series. The WPS will start in the United States and travel across different continents with six major events in a year. A Truly Global Reach The series will be the first set of tournaments with a truly global reach, and in its first year, will comprise 64 players in the individual format and six teams comprising four players each, from the US and the rest of the world, including India – one of world’s pickleball’s biggest hotspots. Times…

Riverhead on Long Island, New York, has been going through a problem that seems to blight every small town throughout the U.S. at the moment, namely a lack of available pickleball courts! Well, there’s good news on the horizon for those Riverhead residents affected by this inconvenience, as news of a new indoor pickleball club located in part of the space formerly occupied by a Kmart in a shopping center located on Route 58 has emerged. Box Pickleball Box Pickleball is poised to revolutionize recreational sports in Riverhead with its nine courts, fully stocked restaurant and bar, pro shop, and…

The passing of Annette Hayes, affectionately known as Louisa, Virginia’s “Pickleball Ambassador,” on Friday, Feb. 23, has left a significant void in the community. Denise Gordon, Hayes’s daughter, fondly recalls her mother’s pioneering spirit, describing her as a trailblazer without hesitation. A Pickleball Legacy Survived by her daughter, Denise Gordon, two granddaughters, Cecily Harris and Natalie Wilson, as well as two great-grandchildren, Lydia and Dresden Harris, Hayes leaves behind a pickleball legacy rooted in her passion for the sport. According to Gordon, Hayes viewed the sport as more than just a recreational activity; it was also a means of maintaining…

Some of the most promising up-and-coming talents in professional pickleball attended the first installment of the 2024 Next Gen Series at Chicken N Pickle in San Antonio. More than 80 skilled players engaged in a dynamic three-day event encompassing tournament clashes, coaching sessions, and informative seminars. Women’s Doubles Riley Bohnert and Ava Kalist showcased their dominance in the Women’s Doubles division, exhibiting flawless gameplay as they surged through the competition unscathed. Their impeccable performance culminated in a commanding 11-2, 11-7 victory over Lauren Mercado and Alia Brown in the finals. Men’s Doubles In the Men’s Doubles category, Jack Munro and…

Three months after the University of Virginia celebrated its victory in the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating Collegiate National Championship, it made another landmark achievement last weekend. The triumph at the Nationals, which we reported on here, was just the precursor to this two-day event called the “University of Virginia Community Tournament.” More Than 200 Competitors The event hosted more than 200 competitors, including UVA students, faculty members, and area residents, and was held on campus at The Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center. Club President Conor Burns reported it was the largest pickleball event in club history and had quadrupled in size…

The APP/AARP Master Tour and Champion Tour rankings have been updated after the results from APP Punta Gorda and the AARP Cup were collated, and there have been some intriguing shifts in the power dynamics within the divisions. Master Tour Please bear in mind that the Master category does not include single brackets, so it only has four match types: Men’s and women’s pro doubles and men’s and women’s mixed pro doubles. The Champions category has the full six match types: the four mentioned above plus the men’s and women’s pro singles. Moore And Spearman Dominate Scott Moore and David…

APP Founder Ken Herrmann recently posted a story about the latest Next Gen champion on his Facebook page. Brooke Revuelta from Miami had shown up at the tournament played at the San Antonio Chicken N Pickle alone and nervous, but finished the competition in first place with a $2,500 prize under her belt as she snagged the gold medals in the women’s singles and the mixed doubles. The Tender Age Of Four Brooke, who had dedicated her life to tennis training from the tender age of four up until she turned 17, dropped two bombshells on her mother, Michelle. Firstly,…

Two of the foremost professional pickleball entities, the Carvana PPA Tour (“PPA Tour”) and MLP by Margaritaville (“MLP”) have declared today the finalization of their previously disclosed merger and the establishment of a unified and decisive professional pickleball holding company. A $75 Million Investment This amalgamation of the two organizations has been facilitated by a $75 million investment from private equity firm SC Holdings, D.C. Pickleball Team owner Al Tylis, PPA Tour proprietors Tom Dundon and the Pardoe Family, alongside a group of existing MLP team owners. The merger integrates the primary individual bracket-style tour and team-based professional pickleball formats,…