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Professional pickleball players, local officials, and community members are due to grace the forthcoming grand opening of the Down the Line Sports Center in Fairfax City, Virginia. Following a soft launch in early February, the indoor pickleball facility at Courthouse Plaza (10390 Willard Way) will formally present itself to the city today. Festivities will commence at 5 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an opportunity to meet six pro athletes hailing from various parts of the country. Notable Players These notable players—Rafa Hewett, Connor Garnett, Dylan Frazier, Pablo Tellez, Lea Jansen, and Etta Wright—have been enlisted for an evening…

Although USA Pickleball’s Golden Ticket initiative will be familiar to many readers, it has recently revamped the experience with the introduction of new chief marketing officer José Moreno. José and his team have thrown their weight behind a new style Golden Ticket journey. Recognizing the process in the past could be a little complex, their mission is to streamline the process, ushering in a new era of clarity and accessibility. “Part Of An Ecosystem” “We want people to play in our Golden Ticket events, and not just in our owned and operated ones at USA Pickleball, but through our third-party…

USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for pickleball in the U.S., has announced the appointment of Andrew Feffer and Tori Stevens to its Board of Directors. Both Feffer and Stevens will serve as At-Large members, aligning with USA Pickleball’s mission to expand the reach of pickleball across diverse demographics and age groups. “Please join us in welcoming our newest members, Tori and Andrew, to the USA Pickleball Board of Directors,” remarked Robert Quicksilver, Chair of the USA Pickleball Board. “We are thrilled to have both individuals bring their incredible wealth of experience in the sports, media, and technology industries to…

According to the annual Topline Participation Report from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), 13.6 million Americans played pickleball in 2023 last year. That puts our favorite sport in the same league as baseball (16.7 million) and outdoor soccer (14.1 million) and just ahead of downhill skiing (13.1 million). Impressive Rise In Participation If baseball really is America’s pastime, what does it mean if nearly as many Americans played pickleball in 2023 as baseball? The surge of pickleball really began in 2022, when the report for that year showed an impressive 86% rise in participation. This momentum carried over…

The huge success and popularity of pickleball have been matched by the rapid advancement of the pickleball club at Webster University, a private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, Missouri. Established just last semester, the club is already making waves by sending a team to compete in the inaugural NCPA Pickleball Nationals in San Diego next month. A Simple Outreach Representing Webster across four Division I categories—men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles—the team is poised to make waves at the finals. Additionally, there’s a Division II tournament catering to lower-level teams. Aiden Clayburn, the club’s…

In the rapidly growing world of pickleball, players from coast to coast continually seek new and innovative ways to connect, compete, and enjoy their favorite sport. Enter 365Dink, a groundbreaking subscription service tailored specifically for pickleball players of all skill levels. Offering unparalleled access to a vast network of courts across the United States, 365Dink is more than just a booking platform; it’s a community builder. With features that allow members to effortlessly reserve courts, match with players who share similar skill levels, and unlock a host of other exclusive benefits at participating facilities, 365Dink is setting a new standard…

New Jersey’s very own Princeton Bruisers are gearing up to make their mark in the National Pickleball League (NPL) this season. Spearheaded by the co-owners of the renowned indoor pickleball hub Pickle Juice, including Jeff Brody, Lisa Brody, Brad Wimmer, and David Slobotkin, the Bruisers boast a formidable ownership lineup. “Proud To Be Part Of The NPL” Joining forces with Pickle Juice, Vinay Bahuguna, Neil Shroff, Emil Pescatore, and Karan Pescatore round out the ownership group of the Bruisers. “The Pickle Juice team is proud to be a part of the NPL representing New Jersey’s team, the Princeton Bruisers,” remarked…

The Philadelphia Phillies are hard at work with their spring training, and there’s nothing strange about that; it’s what you would expect them to be doing at this time of year. What is strange, however, is that outfielder Paco Figueroa has told his players to leave their bats and gloves in the locker room and got them to pick up paddles instead! Figueroa has come up with the novel concept of introducing pickleball into their training sessions! “Do You Need Stretch After This?” For example, second baseman Bryson Stott and right fielder Nick Castellanos have been playing against designated hitter…

Carvana PPA Tour, renowned for hosting pickleball competitions that determine the world’s best players, has just announced an exciting new partnership with Pacific Pickleball. Australia’s Top Pickleball Players This collaboration aims to introduce professional pickleball to Australia under the banner of PPA Tour Australia. The tour will not only feature Australia’s top pickleball players but also provide opportunities for amateur participation across all ages and skill levels in six markets throughout the Asia Pacific region. Adam Thompson, CEO and co-founder of Pacific Pickleball, announced, “We are thrilled to join the PPA Tour family and bring their world-class product to our…

A small chain of Colorado-based sports stores has recently fallen victim to a series of pickleball paddle thefts. These incidents, all captured on surveillance cameras, took place during business hours and in broad daylight.  Diverting The Attention Of Store Personnel Adam Burbary, the proprietor, revealed that the perpetrators deliberately diverted the attention of store personnel when stealing the pickleball paddles. These occurrences unfolded over the past few weeks at Game-Set-Match Inc., which has branches in Boulder, Centennial, and Denver. Burbary disclosed that the thieves made off with pickleball paddles with a value exceeding $30,000! He noted that the groups of…