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A Utah-based company has recently introduced “Mini Pickleball,” specifically crafted to cater to players of all skill levels with the aim of enhancing their game instantly. Designed to serve as a warm-up tool just before a match, the Mini Pickleball resembles a practice golf ball. It aims to strengthen player hand-eye coordination, consistency, and accuracy. “I Got The Bug” Ed Beazer recounts picking up pickleball roughly four years ago, just as the sport was gaining momentum across the nation and especially in Utah. “I got the bug;  started playing more and more,” recalls the man from Murray when speaking to…

Pickleball has solidified its position as the fastest-growing sport in the United States in recent years, and from February 8 to 11, Justin Maloof, the Chief Operating Officer of USA Pickleball, attended the 2024 Indian Open held at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai, a tournament with a prize pool of $100,000. “It’s Just Exciting To See” Maloof remarked, “It certainly demonstrates just the growth of the sport, the fact it’s being played now internationally. “(Pickleball) has got a ways to go to catch up to where we are here in the U.S., but this is the first…

Five-time Olympian and beach volleyball legend Natalie Cook, OAM, has joined the board of Pacific Pickleball, the parent company to Major League Pickleball Australia, as a Non-Executive Director. Gold At The 2000 Olympic Games Following the announcement of Steve Smith’s investment into the Sydney Smash, she has also taken an investment stake in the Gold Coast Glory, an MLP Australia team. Reaching the pinnacle of her beach volleyball career with a gold medal at the 2000 Olympic games, Nat is now concentrating on helping athletes make a living out of their sport. “With the rise of pickleball, and regularly playing…

After overcoming over a year of rejections, Barrett Worthington and Meg Charity had been trying to land an investor to help them establish their dream pickleball club. They finally secured him by steering him away from the office and onto the pickleball court. “It’s An Icebreaker” “It’s an icebreaker,” says Worthington. “It breaks down walls, and it sort of helps facilitate friendships and conversations.” The choice of meeting place wasn’t merely a tactical maneuver. It formed a crucial part of the pitch for their business concept: a pickleball social club. This vision, nurtured over five years, materialized last June when…

We’ve seen our fair share of exciting celebrity pickleball tournaments, like the recent Pickleball Slam 2, which featured the talents of tennis legends Maria Sharapova and Andrei Agassi, and the Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball Tournament, where surfer Rob Machado took on NFL quarterback Drew Brees. Well, Whispering Angel returns with another tournament, as they are presenting the Celebrity Chef Pickleball Tournament at this weekend’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF)! The festival, which runs from February 22-25, aims to showcase some of the most-renowned wine and spirit producers alongside famous chefs and other personalities within the food industry, including…

The Rotaract Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is thrilled to announce its premier fundraising initiative for 2024 – the Chattanooga Pickleball Classic. Scheduled for May 18 and taking place at the First Horizon Pavilion, this tournament is poised to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children residing in and around the Chattanooga region, with all proceeds directed towards supporting the esteemed Chambliss Center for Children. Fun And Competitive Pickleball Matching the Rotaract Club’s steadfast dedication to community service, the Chambliss Center for Children strives to enhance the well-being of its children, youth, and families. Through active participation in the…

The Confederation of African Pickleball (CAP) is driving the pickleball movement across Africa and, as we will see, has effectively rallied pickleball enthusiasts across various nations to grow the sport’s expansion on the continent. With a steady rise in popularity continent-wide, Africa’s response has been nothing short of remarkable. Dr. Kwabena Akufo Under the leadership of CAP President Dr. Kwabena Akufo from Ghana, grassroots initiatives have successfully introduced pickleball to communities, educational institutions, and sports facilities, sparking enthusiasm for the game among people of all ages. Babatunde Epoyun, the director of tournaments and events, faces a demanding schedule following the…

New Jersey, Texas, and Georgia are the locations of major pickleball developments that have just opened or are in the process of doing so. Indeed, the complex in New Jersey will be the largest in the state, according to the owners. Wayne, New Jersey A Long Island-based proprietor of fitness centers and racket clubs has announced plans to unveil the largest indoor pickleball facility in New Jersey next year at a local shopping complex, the company revealed. The forthcoming 50,000-square-foot arena, situated on the third floor of Willowbrook Plaza at 77 Willowbrook Boulevard, will feature 20 courts, including a stadium-style…

Moose Games, the gaming innovation arm of Moose Toys, has unveiled the debut of Pickleball Blast, a family-oriented board game that injects fresh excitement into pickleball, still America’s fastest-growing sport! Home-Court Advantage This unique game, marking a first in the pickleball realm, will always give players a home-court advantage. Pickleball Blast is set to make its exclusive debut at Target stores nationwide and online on February 18, followed by a wider release in the fall. President of Moose Games David Norman said, “Pickleball Blast is the newest proof point of Moose Games’ innovation and our keen ability to spot trends. …

We have featured the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on several occasions. It is one of the nation’s top pickleballing facilities and is renowned for its highly-rated camps, tournaments, and fundraising efforts. A Shake-Up There has been a shake-up at the center recently, with Loretta Conway and her husband Bill being relieved of their duties as executive director and concessionaires at the center. They had been managing the facility for the City of Steamboat Springs since October 2016, with Bill serving as the Director of Operations. The decision to remove the Conways from their positions was…