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The forthcoming 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships are set to be held in Arizona, something that Mike Burke, the president of Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, is understandably thrilled about. The event, scheduled from November 10 to 14, will showcase the full range of facilities on offer at the impressive venue. “Incredibly Excited” As he says, he is “Incredibly excited,”. He adds “The bar is high. It’s going to be a phenomenal event. We’re going to host a lot of people. It’s exactly the type of event I want to host here — big, high profile, extraordinarily well-run, great…

The Springfield Thunderbirds, a professional ice hockey team from Springfield, Massachusetts, are delighted to announce that the team will be hosting its first-ever Pickleball Palooza in partnership with Joola Pickleball. Players Of All Ages And Ability Welcome The event will take place at the MassMutual Center Exhibition Hall from 2 to 6 p.m., just before the T-Birds’ 7:05 p.m. game against the Laval Rocket.The T-Birds welcome players of all ages and abilities to take part in this first-of-its-kind event. The festival will comprise an afternoon of open play inside the Exhibition Hall, with courts divided into beginner, intermediate, and competitive…

Gilbert Regional Park will be the host site for several pickleball tournaments from February to April this year. The park’s events are tremendously popular with 100 players registered for the Gilbert Regional Park Winter Classic which took place last month. The tournament was organized by Pickleball Is Great and featured a round-robin format for gold, silver, and bronze medals. A Jam-Packed Day! This month’s event, The Center Court Pickleball Palooza, will be held on February 17, and it promises to be a jam-packed day of competitions, pro-am matches, and open play! Open Play First up is the Open Play session.…

Pickleball noise is and always has been an issue. We read on numerous occasions about the proliferation of complaints regarding the paddle-on-ball noise emanating from outdoor courts situated close to residential areas, and this situation only gets worse when the game moves indoors. Indoor Play Can Be Deafening Indoor play can indeed be deafening. A Forbes reporter writes about an indoor facility where the noise was so overwhelming that even basic communication among players became challenging. This underscores a significant issue. Our indoor operators are grappling with this challenge, striving to address sound-related issues without incurring exorbitant costs. Jon Laaser…

Super Bowl LVIII is here at last, with the Chiefs and the 49ers squaring off in Las Vegas this Sunday.  An anticipated record-breaking audience eagerly awaits to witness the outcome of football’s, and maybe all club sports’, greatest annual showdown. However, amid the game, another aspect vies for equal attention—the ad breaks. “Picklebabies” Among those on offer this year is the intriguing E*Trade pickleball ad. Its spot, which spans 30 seconds and airs in the second quarter, features the return of the iconic E*Trade babies, who have now ventured into the world of pickleball. In this ad, dubbed “Picklebabies,” the…

The International Pickleball Federation, Inc. (IPF) is proud to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place from March 8-10. Please mark your calendars for this important event. Online Zoom Conference Call The AGM will be held virtually in an online Zoom conference call, and login credentials will be provided to all approved registered attendees. Please register at this link. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom invitation to participate in the virtual annual general meeting. The AGM on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, will be held in two identical AM and PM sessions lasting four…

Vermont’s winters are notoriously bitter, but its pickleball players are cocking a snook at the freezing temperatures, and Christopher Vatis perfectly personifies this. “Cabin Fever” During the height of Vermont’s quarantine measures in March 2021, Vatis found that although he was enjoying the hikes with his wife, Emily, he was also craving something to make him feel a part of the community. Reflecting on this period, he says, “Everyone was feeling some cabin fever.” Vatis stumbled upon pickleball through a friend’s recommendation. However, with his background in tennis, squash, and racquetball, he found an instant kinship with the sport. A…

Multiple Pickleball Union team members (of various skill levels) got to play-test the FS Tour Dynasty 16 for two months. Aside from the fantastic unboxing experience and very appealing price point, we found that the Dynasty 16 delivers impeccable performance. Full video review below 👇 We gave Brady Burman-Magday the role of video reviewer this time, so scroll below as he takes us on a comprehensive journey through the specs, performance, and critique. The Specs Thickness16mmWeight8.5 oz.Length16.5” (5.6” handle)Width7.5”Grip Circumference4.3”CorePolymer CorePaddle FaceT700 Raw Carbon Fiber Quick Overview The Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16 pickleball paddle is not just another piece…

USA Pickleball, the governing body for pickleball in the United States, has announced two key appointments within its leadership team. Tom Tadler, a seasoned referee and Chairman of the Referee Advisory Council, has been named as the new Managing Director of Officiating, while Craig Haas has also been appointed to the position of Director of Tournament Operations, with his tenure commencing on February 1st. Tadler will assume his new role on February 15th. The Authority On All USA Pickleball Matters In his capacity as Managing Director of Officiating, Tadler will serve as the authority on all matters related to rules…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) officially launched its referee development program in Punta Gorda, Florida, last month. The APP Referee Development Initiative (ARDI) is designed to establish a top-tier platform for USA Pickleball Credentialed referees, providing them with multiple opportunities for development, support, and advancement. Fair, Consistent, And Professional Officiating In doing so, ARDI provides the APP with an environment in which the most skilled USA Pickleball Credentialed referees can excel, ensuring fair, consistent, and professional officiating at every tournament. This initiative not only raises the bar for officiating standards at APP tournaments but also attracts, nurtures, and retains…