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The grand opening of the new pickleball courts in Madison’s Town Center witnessed a substantial turnout despite the brisk 40-degree weather at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. Despite the unseasonably frigid Alabama temperatures, a group of avid pickleball players, including Trista Niemann, Darren Field, Penny Lamb, and Carrie Blair, were among the first to make use of the 12 newly inaugurated courts. Official Opening The official opening at 9 o’clock saw an enthusiastic gathering of over 100 pickleballers eager to experience the new facility. In addition to a Round Robin pickleball mixer, the event featured food trucks, with Handel’s Homemade Ice…

The two international pickleball governing bodies, the International Pickleball Federation (IPF) and the World Pickleball Federation (WPF), have begun merger talks. The merger talks were initiated at a recent meeting of the five Pickleball Continental Federations (5CF) and these two international bodies. Five Continental Federations The five continental federations are the Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP), the North American Pickleball Federation, the South American Pickleball Association, the European Pickleball Federation (EPF), and the Oceanic Pickleball Federation. The 5CFs called for the two federations to initiate discussions to find common ground regarding the governance of pickleball at the global level. Initial…

The Town of Okotoks in Alberta, Canada, is currently grappling with a surge in demand for pickleball courts, accompanied by the predictable increase in noise levels. The situation has posed a challenge for the town; as Mayor Tanya Thorn notes, “I could probably build 50 courts right now, and they would be full.” She acknowledges the widespread appeal of pickleball, emphasizing its accessibility across various age groups. The Constant “Racket” One resident, Rob Burns, who has called Okotoks home for over two decades, finds himself particularly affected by the constant “racket” (no pun intended): “The hard ball and a hard…

USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, in collaboration with pickleball federations across 28 countries, has officially introduced the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF). The GPF’s primary objective is to foster and advance amateur and professional pickleball on an international scale, with a steadfast commitment to integrity and purpose. Key Priorities Key priorities for the GPF encompass securing recognition from the International Olympic Committee as the global authority for pickleball and advocating for pickleball’s inclusion in the Olympic and Paralympic sporting programs. Additionally, the GPF aims to offer member countries and their pickleball enthusiasts access to essential resources such…

The recently unveiled pickleball complex and fitness center, known as the Hub, is situated within the confines of the historic Alameda Naval Air Station. This erstwhile U.S. Navy air station, which played a pivotal role during World War II, has undergone a transformation since it was handed over to the city of Alameda following the cessation of military operations in the 1990s. Decommissioned Hangar The Hub, founded and owned by Ted Angelo, has repurposed a decommissioned hangar that once saw the assembly and repair of military aircraft. This hangar, along with several others flanking an old airport runway, served as…

The International Pickleball Federation (IPF) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Adrienne Barlow as the Executive Vice President of Adaptive Pickleball for the IPF and Mr. Adnan El Guennouni as the Executive Vice President of International Tournament Certification for the IPF. It can also reveal that the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service has granted it nonprofit status. Ms. Adrienne Barlow Ms. Adrienne Barlow, hailing from Washington State, U.S.A., currently serves as the Founder and Director of Rock-N-Roll (RNR) Pickleball and RNR Adapt Sports. Adrienne is dedicated to advancing para-pickleball and the study of adaptive movement in…

The National Pickleball League, LLC (NPL™) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Bamundo as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. With a wealth of experience in senior marketing and sales roles at organizations such as the National Basketball Association (NBA), International Management Group (IMG), Subway, and the Ivy League, Bamundo assumes his position as CEO of the NPL with immediate effect, as confirmed by NPL co-founder Michael “Hammer Mike” Chen. “I Am Thrilled” Following his recent attendance at the NPL Championship Weekend at Chicken N Pickle’s new entertainment complex in Glendale, Arizona, Bamundo expressed his enthusiasm for his new…

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The Showboat Hotel Atlantic City unveiled its inaugural indoor pickleball court on Thursday. City officials, alongside local leaders and other stakeholders, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Showboat’s pickleball court, situated adjacent to the entrance of Island Waterpark and the new Island Bar. “Outpouring Of Support” Bart Blatstein, the proprietor of the Showboat Hotel and CEO of Tower Investments based in Philadelphia, showed his enthusiasm for the sport, stating, “I was turned onto the sport over a year ago, and I can’t believe the outpouring of support, and how many people just want to play pickleball because it’s easy,”…

Katherine Jeanne Manousos ’63, a graduate alumna of the 1963 class of elementary education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), now enjoys playing pickleball on Sunday mornings at the same campus where she earned her degree six decades ago. Joining her on the court at the Campus Recreation Center are her daughter, Julie Petros, an alumna in biological sciences, and her grandson, Ben Petros, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. A Deep Affinity Manousos, now 82, expresses a deep affinity for the institution where she spent 27 years of her career after graduating from Lowell State Teachers College, stating,…