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As we have read over the last few days, the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour has seen a wide variety of participants with intriguing and heartwarming stories. The mother-and-daughter duo Angie and Ella Cosma out of Washington state, for example, only started playing the sport in June of last year. “Cool” Ella Cosma, age 14, told Stephen Hunt of Red Line Editorial, “It’s cool to see how big this event is because pickleball started small where we’re from. To see so many people come together is cool.” The event, hosted at Brookhaven…

The Deep Eddy Vodka Celebrity Pickleball Showdown held on Tuesday night has been one of the undoubted highlights of the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in Farmers Branch, TX, so far. This exhibition featured renowned Dallas sports figures Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, John Isner, Scottie Scheffler, and Marty Turco, who shared the pickleball court with some of the sport’s prominent pro players, including World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, Jay Devilliers, Catherine Parenteau, Julian Arnold, Lauren Stratman, and Allyce Jones. Memorable Moments Among the memorable moments, Dirk Nowitzki displayed a deft touch as he executed an “ATP”…

As we’ve mentioned a couple of times recently, the U.S. Nationals at Brookhaven Country Club also featured The 2023 Pickleball Business Forum. It took place on Tuesday, coinciding with the USA Pickleball National Championships. The focus was primarily on the future outlook of America’s fastest-growing sport from a business, marketing, and financial standpoint. Notable Figures The event encompassed five panels featuring notable figures from the media, marketing, and even a couple of celebrities. Panelists offered attendees an insider’s perspective on various facets of pickleball, ranging from the technical aspects of paddle design to an in-depth exploration of the evolving media…

Pro pickleball has had its fair share of controversies this year. From the alleged collapse of MLP’s board of directors following founder Steve Kuhn’s resignation to the sloppy merger of the PPA and MLP that made the whole pro pickleball world uneasy, we’ve grown used to the high-drama atmosphere. However, one issue always seems to rise above the rest: paddle testing. We’ve personally done some digging into the process of having your paddle become USAP-approved, and it seems like it should be easy enough for pro pickleball associations to uphold the norms underlined in USAP’s regulations, right? WRONG. 65% of…

Humana, Inc., the leading Nordic individual and family service company, has long recognized pickleball’s unique low-intensity impact compared to tennis and ping pong, allowing for a competitive and healthy activity while keeping the risk of injury low. These attractive attributes have seen the sport grow rapidly in the U.S. and led to an increased need for court space nationwide. Life-Changing Benefits Pickleball also provides life-changing benefits on and off the courts, and Humana has consequently announced four new sponsorship agreements with leading pickleball organizations. “As we have seen pickleball’s popularity soar over the past several years, we’re excited to continue…

Tales From The Boulevard: Visitors To The Unique Spectator Area Tell Their Stories The 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, TX, is doing a great job of showcasing the fervor for America’s fastest-growing sport. Participants from around the world have converged to participate in the world’s largest pickleball event to date. The Hanlons Of Indiana One of the main attractions is actually off-court: The vibrant “Pickleball Boulevard” offers a diverse range of activities, from musical performances to culinary experiences, interactive games, kid-friendly pursuits, and more. Among the competitors is the Hanlon Family from…

Amidst all the tournament action, celebrity appearances, and Guinness World Record attempts, one of the most significant events being held at the U.S. Pickleball Nationals this week was the Pickle Business Forum. It was indicative of just how far this sport has come that organizers believed a business conference should be an integral part of the event. “No Discernible Ceiling” Attendees sat through five different panels: The Business of Pickleball, Pickleball Rules And Equipment, The Pickleball Media Landscape, The World Of Pickleball Sponsorships, and Pickleball Marketing And Social Media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by USA Pickleball…

History was made in Farmers Branch, TX, on Sunday at the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. A new Guinness World Record attempt for the most participants in a continuous pickleball match was successfully completed when 288 players hit the court along “Pickleball Boulevard” over a 12-hour period from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT. Ben Johns And Anna Leigh Waters World No. 1s Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters participated in 10-minute intervals, officially securing their names in the record books, with their achievement surpassing the previous record of 250 players. All 288 participants will receive an official Guinness…

Last weekend’s MLP Dallas event was the perfect way to kick off the festivities at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas, for the USA Pickleball National Championships! With over 3,500 participants, this is by far the biggest pro pickleball event of the year. The best part of this event is that we get to see the best players of both the APP and PPA Tours come together and face off against one another. So, we’ve decided to break down each event and pick a few teams/players from each tour that we think will stand out in Texas! View this…

PBX Pickleball, an organization that unites retired professional athletes with the pickleball community, has announced its upcoming PBX Pro-Am and Tour Exhibition event at the Naples Pickleball Center (3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples, Florida) on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, 10. Hall Of Famers And Gold Medal Winners During the PBX Pro-Am, participants will have the opportunity to play pickleball alongside and against retired professional athletes, known as PBX Pros. This impressive roster includes NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry, 4x World Series Champion Tino Martínez, 7x MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, 3x Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Brooke Bennett, 2x MLB All-Star…