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When the residents of Oneida, Tennessee, initially took up pickleball, they created outdoor courts by marking lines on the parking lot of a local church. Lisa Kallevig, a resident, and USA Pickleball member, recalled those early days and the challenges they had to face: “It was a lot of work because the courts were at a slant. “We had no fences, so the balls literally could roll a few blocks away because we were on a hill. At the end of the play session, we would drive around in our vehicles to pick up the balls.” Nature’s Debris Keeping the…

PIKKL, a brand committed to transforming the pickleball experience with premium products catering to players of all skill levels, has now officially launched. The company will have a primary focus on high-performance pickleball paddles, and in celebration of this significant milestone, PIKKL has proudly introduced “Hurricane” Tyra Black as its brand ambassador. Crystal Clear Ms. Black, a distinguished American professional tennis and pickleball player, clinched gold in her inaugural PPA medal at the Takeya Showcase in Fountain Valley, California, besting Anna Leigh Waters, the reigning number one pickleball player in the world. Co-Founder, Mike Stromman, emphasized, “At PIKKL, the commitment…

The healthy living and fitness complex developer The Pickleball Club does not intend to get left behind in the currently hectic race for new pickleball facilities. It has designs on a new five-acre development in Palm Beach, California, and a 3½-acre plot in Orlando, Florida, as part of a nationwide expansion. These two new developments will follow in the footsteps of its first facility, built in Sarasota, Florida, by Brian McCarthy and Matt Gordon. Greenacres, Palm Beach County The 4.9-acre site under contract in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, California, is expected to become a private, membership-based facility, opening in 2025.…

The Santa Cruz Pickleball Club, California, established in 2013, has become a focal point for the growing popularity of pickleball in the region. The club organizes regular matches at various parks, including Brommer Street, Willowbrook, and Sergeant Derby parks. Currently, a clinic at Cabrillo College presents an opportunity for players to refine their skills under the guidance of two accomplished pickleball players, Riley and Lindsey Newman. Bubbly Personality Hailing from Whidbey Island, Washington, the brother-sister duo has been conducting lessons as part of a series of camps tailored for both intermediate and advanced players. Their presence in Santa Cruz was…

A groundbreaking product development and marketing services agreement between PickleballTournaments.com and Grantstone Ventures aims to enhance services in the pickleball marketplace. This collaboration will introduce player ratings, rankings, and other player data, benefiting tournament directors, players, and clubs. This joint effort builds on their informal relationship since 2015 and their formal common offering in June 2018, which introduced a new pickleball player ratings system in conjunction with the USAPA. Significant Growth The latest phase of the USAPA Tournament Rating system was released on September 30, 2018. As the sport experiences significant growth, having objective tools for tournament directors and organizations…

DeAnne “Dee” Davison and Nicole Hobson have joined the leadership team of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), making a significant enhancement to the organization. Davison, appointed as the APP’s director of recreational play, will oversee all aspects of the APP’s amateur player experiences. Her extensive background includes pioneering customer experience at Pickleball Tournaments and holding a leadership position at the Del Webb Sun City Festival pickleball facility in Buckeye, Arizona. A Wealth Of Experience Hobson, assuming the role of director of tournament operations, brings a wealth of experience in both professional play and administrative roles within the pickleball community.…

Prominent indoor pickleball facility The Picklr is entering a partnership with US Sports Camps (USSC) to organize Nike Pickleball Camps at various Picklr facilities nationwide. This collaboration will give campers the opportunity to receive instruction from some of the most highly-rated professionals and coaches within the pickleball industry. Enhance Skills The initiative aims to cultivate an environment where athletes of all proficiency levels can converge, learn, and enhance their skills. The inaugural camp will cater to adults aged 18 and above and is expected to commence in the initial quarter of 2024. “It’s always been about bringing pickleball to as…

A non-profit organization called Fulton County Senior Pickleball has been created in Fulton County, Ohio, with the aim of establishing a permanent local indoor facility dedicated to pickleball. Formal Fundraising Activities Registered as an Ohio non-profit, Senior Pickleball has also obtained non-profit status from the IRS. The Board of Directors for Senior Pickleball has announced its intent to commence formal fundraising activities in order to achieve the overarching goal of sustaining senior pickleball in Fulton County. President of the Board of Directors, Ed Bracken, told Sandy Rose of The Northwest Signal, “The Fulton County Ohio Senior Pickleball non-profit corporation was…

Pickleball’s popularity is on the rise in Charlotte, North Carolina, and an exciting addition is set to arrive in the summer of 2024. The Tipsy Pickle entertainment complex at Camp North End will boast six pickleball courts, three bars, and a Tex-Mex-style menu. An Elevated Experience Covering 35,000 square feet, it will offer indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, along with golf simulators, ping pong, pool tables, shuffleboard, cornhole, and darts. On the main level, patrons can enjoy indoor and outdoor bars, while a mezzanine-level cocktail lounge provides an elevated experience. The venue also offers multiple event spaces suitable for various…

Ex-Golden State and San Francisco Warriors small forward Rick Barry is widely recognized as one of the premier players in NBA history, while Alice Tym achieved a notable position as a top professional tennis player in her prime. Next month, both will be participating in the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour in Farmers Branch, Texas. Amateur Categories However, their focus won’t be on the Celebrity Pickleball Showdown, which will feature luminaries like Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Instead, Barry and Tym will be vying…