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As we know only too well, pickleball is about much more than finding a new way to stay active. Jacqui Strickland started playing pickleball 5 years ago after she started taking care of her late husband during his cancer treatment. He built her a pickleball court before he passed away 2 years ago from Covid-19. Changed Her Life Strickland says pickleball has changed her life by helping her make friends, cope with the loss of her husband, and give her many new opportunities. Jacqui started playing pickleball five years ago after she started taking care of her late husband during…

The Pickleball International Committee (PIC) is embarking on a significant sustainability endeavor that could redefine the future of sports worldwide. Their initiative, dubbed “Plasticfree Pickleball™,” aims to revolutionize the production of pickleballs by replacing plastic with an environmentally and economically viable alternative material. Sustainability Hurdles Terry Cecil, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Committee, emphasized the urgency of this move, noting, “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. and on a trajectory to become one of the biggest sports in the world. “The sport has high-intrinsic value for players and potential sponsors, but we have some hurdles…

Restauranteur and internet personality Hunter Fieri’s proposal to pro-pickleballer Tara Bernstein was sealed with a carefully crafted engagement ring that encapsulated not just their love for each other but also Bernstein’s passion for pickleball. Popping The Question The couple, who had been discussing their future, took the plunge last month when Fieri suddenly popped the question. He already had a pretty good idea of what kind of ring his fiancée would want, so he went the extra mile to create an extra-special one that would suit her pickleballing lifestyle down to the ground. “We’re very open, and as we were…

Camarillo Athletics is proud to announce it has introduced Ventura County’s inaugural team-based youth pickleball league. The creation of the league marks a significant milestone in the region’s sporting history, with the sport now firmly establishing itself as a permanent fixture after pickleball fever leaped into the public consciousness during the pandemic. The Game’s Enduring Appeal The Director of Pickleball at Camarillo Athletics, Alex Diaz, lauds the game’s enduring appeal for children, emphasizing its lifelong enjoyment potential: “(The kids) can have just as much fun that the adults have been having for the past few years,” he told Zia Zografos…

Freeland on Whidbey Island, Washington, located not 50 miles north of the exact spot where pickleball was first conceived, now has its very own exclusive indoor pickleball center! Residents of South Whidbey, Paul and Abi Tschetter noticed an interesting niche in their community’s amenities — specifically, the absence of any dedicated pickleball facilities. This realization led them to embark on a new venture: the Whidbey Pickle Barn. Whidbey Pickle Barn Their new business, Whidbey Pickle Barn, will be open to members and visitors in January. The club offered a December Preview to the pickleball curious, which provided almost daily sessions…

“Your friends. Your family. Your courts. You’re up.” So reads the poster strapline of Pick City, a pickleball comedy series now available to watch on YouTube. The first three episodes of Pick City were made available for streaming on December 14, followed by episodes 4-6 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 28. A Volunteer Cast Of Local Residents Filmed in Charlevoix, Northern Michigan, during the summer of this year, the series features a volunteer cast of local residents. Actor Phillip Wampler, recognized for roles in Last Vegas (2013), as Alex in Ghost Squad (2015), and the supernatural thriller Nocturne (2020),…

A new Chicken N Pickle restaurant is set to become a part of the upcoming Tranquility Park development situated in Omaha, Nebraska. This addition will feature not only a restaurant but also a pickleball facility within Tranquility Park, aligning with the city’s ongoing efforts to finalize its multisport complex over the next few years. Inaugural Venture Hailing from Kansas City, Chicken N Pickle is well-known for its indoor and outdoor pickleball courts sitting alongside a dining venue. It has now confirmed that Omaha would mark its inaugural venture into Nebraska.  Lauren Wagner for omaha.com reports that the establishment is expected…

As 2023 comes to a close, we figured it’d be appropriate to create a year-in-review for pro pickleball. We’ve seen a lot of highs and plenty of lows, but ultimately, it’s been a year of growth for the sport at the professional level. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) PPA Tour: The Unstoppable Duo View this post on Instagram A post shared by CARVANA PPA TOUR (@ppatour) How many times have we seen this ^^^ photo? Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters both had career-high, record-setting years, proving that they remain pickleball’s top professional…

Why not brave the cold and take part in these pickleball bashes? We’ve chosen two of the best New Year’s pickleball events for you. The first in Massachusetts has a rich and varied history, while the second in Wisconsin is well-known for its freezing temperatures yet still attracts large numbers of players! Polar Bear Pickleball Bash The New Year’s Polar Bear Pickleball Bash is a recurring event taking place on Monday, January 1, at 10 AM in Pocasset, Massachusetts. Modest Beginnings From modest beginnings, this tradition has grown substantially and is now entering its seventh year. As Callie Remillard of…

Noah Suemnick established the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA) in January 2023, spurred on by his experiences creating the pickleball club at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2021. Recognizing a need for structured involvement across colleges nationwide, the initiative swiftly expanded from a few San Diego-based colleges to encompass over 50 universities. These institutions now engage in NCPA events held right across the country. Fostering The Growth Of Collegiate Pickleball The primary objective of the NCPA revolves around supporting the growth of pickleball within college settings and building community cohesion. It emphasizes the provision of organizational frameworks, particularly within collegiate…