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Reading our very own Leland Orfield’s recap of last weekend’s APP Houston Open, you may have noticed how Tamaryn Emmrich made the final of the Mixed Pro Doubles. It was notable for it being John Cincola and Emmerich’s first appearance in the finals this year. They couldn’t live with the skill and power of their opponents Susannah Barr and Andrei Daescu and fell 11-8, 11-1), with a 15-point tiebreaker which finished 15-4. It was a heroic showing overall, though, with them only dropping two games prior to the final. Dramatic Journey Their journey to reaching the Open finals is no…

The Drysdale/Clifton Springs Pickleball Club in Victoria State, Australia, established less than a year ago, has quickly gained prominence in the national sports arena.  At the 2023 Australian Masters Games in Adelaide, about 450 miles west of Drysdale and Clifton Springs, held from October 7 to 14, the club secured an impressive total of 35 medals. Australia A Week-Long Celebration This event, described as a week-long celebration of sport that unites enthusiasts from across Australia, imposes no qualifying criteria apart from age limitations, generally set at a minimum of 30 years. The Masters Games draws participants from various corners of the…

Yesterday, we saw the exciting conclusion of the APP Tour’s fourteenth tournament of 2023: The APP Houston Open. While we saw many podium-finishing staples, like the dynamic duo of Susannah Barr and Andrei Daescu, men’s singles stood out as the outlier, with two new faces making an appearance! Let’s take a look at each event and break down how each player got to the finals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) Women’s Pro Singles – Salome Devidze vs. Judit Castillo View this post on Instagram A post shared by APP TOUR (@officialapptour) Salome Devidze…

Six new pickleball courts are set to debut this spring in downtown Franklin, Indiana, following the recent pavement installation on Wednesday. These courts will be situated at Community Park on East King Street and in close proximity to Hurricane Creek. Mayor Steve Barnett noted that they will replace the previously worn-out tennis courts, which had fallen into disuse. “Wildly Popular” The park is also scheduled to unveil an upgraded basketball court. According to Waylon O’Donnell at dailyjournal.net, The anticipated completion date for all the work is either April or May of 2024. Chip Orner, the Director of Parks in Franklin,…

The rain showers and colder temperatures over the final weekend of October did not deter pickleball enthusiasts seeking victory at the River City Pickleball Club’s second annual River City Open pickleball tournament at Merchant Centre Court in Owensboro, Kentucky. Sponsored by Exit 107 Homes and hosted by Altaf Merchant, this indoor tournament drew over 300 pickleball players of varying skill levels to the three-day event, eager to engage in a diverse range of matches against a multitude of opponents. “A Tremendous Success” Alex Ross, president of the River City Pickleball Club, expressed satisfaction with this year’s event, calling it a…

Beverly and Earl Schalin have amassed a collection of medals from pickleball tournaments across the nation, achieved national senior rankings, and gained recognition in various newspaper and television features. Nevertheless, their greatest source of fulfillment lies in imparting their passion for the sport to others. Whether it be their fellow residents at the retirement community in San Diego, vacationers sharing timeshares, or even the photojournalist assigned to capture their image, the Schalins eagerly provide newcomers with paddles and guide them onto the court. “Teach Us How To Play” “At one point, a group of ladies must have been watching or…

As we reported towards the end of August, Kellogg Community College (KCC) in Battle Creek, Michigan, was inviting contributions to upgrade eight courts and add four more to its campus on North Avenue. Well, we have an update! Work is well on the way to completion, and in fact, the opening ceremony for the court complex was held on Wednesday! Brand New And Upgraded Courts Backed by support and counsel from over 100 community members and organizations, KCC is presently in the process of expanding its pickleball complex, set to encompass 12 courts for both casual and competitive play. The…

Help, Understanding & Group Support, Hawaii, or HUGS, as it is better known, is dedicated to assisting Hawaii’s families with seriously ill children. With the surge in popularity of pickleball, hosting a pickleball tournament presents an excellent opportunity to raise funds for their mission while also providing an enjoyable experience for a large number of people. This has led to the inception of the inaugural “Paddle For HUGS” Tournament. Celebration-Of-Life Event Scheduled for Saturday, November 4, the event aims to benefit the organization’s programs and services dedicated to families dealing with seriously ill children. Alex Wereszczynskyj, HUGS Development Director, outlined…

It’s lift-off from Houston, Texas! The previous two days’ play has delivered some top-notch pickleball, and as we approach Championship Sunday, the APP Houston Open is set for five more thrilling matches for your viewing pleasure. Due to inclement weather, the professional matches were moved to an indoor venue on Thursday, setting the stage for intriguing pro singles matchups on Championship Sunday. Pro Gold Preview Salome Devidze, a silver medalist in Dallas, and Judit Castillo, a seasoned Championship Sunday contender, will vie for the women’s pro singles gold. On the men’s side, Quang Duong and Ronan Camron, relatively new faces,…

Pickleball Central, America’s leading online source for pickleball equipment and apparel, is collaborating with national charity PHIT America to promote pickleball among elementary school children. PHIT America has initiated the PLAY PICKLEBALL program, an extensive educational initiative along with equipment kits tailored for elementary school students. Numerous PLAY PICKLEBALL programs from PHIT America are being dispatched to schools across the nation. Billy Jean King Eye Coach Simulator Elementary school students throughout the U.S. receive PHIT America’s PLAY PICKLEBALL program in part through the organization’s relationship with Pickleball Central.  PE teachers also employ PHIT America’s PLAY PICKLEBALL program to instruct elementary…