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The expansive pickleball court complex set up for the first time last year is making a comeback to the Wollman Rink in New York’s Central Park on Wednesday. Wollman Rink Partnering with CityPickle, Wollman Rink will accommodate 14 pickleball courts from May 1 through early autumn, welcoming players daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CityPickle reported that last year’s debut of the Central Park courts saw a remarkable turnout, with over 56,000 players enjoying the sport throughout the spring and summer. In addition to unveiling the opening date, Wollman Park Partners and CityPickle disclosed a three-year agreement extending from…

If you’re a resident of Maryland or, indeed, anywhere close by, get ready for an exciting lineup of tournaments and events kicking off in May, tailor-made just for you. As The Baltimore Fishbowl reports, the allure of the sport is steadily growing in the Old Line State. The state proudly boasts the birthplace of Ben Johns, the world’s top-ranked pickleball player who hails from Gaithersburg. Here’s a round-up of what’s on offer for Maryland pickleballers next month. Spring Fling-ESPA Tournament Series This tournament will be held in Salisbury at The Courts @ Harmon Field from May 4th to 5th. The…

As anticipation starts to mount for the Selkirk Red Rock Open, the latest stop on the relentless Caravana PPA Tour, one of the burning questions is whether Federico Staksrud can maintain his extraordinary streak as he aims for a ninth consecutive “Sunday” appearance in the fiercely competitive men’s singles category. Undeniable Home Advantage The Utah players in the draw are poised to receive an undeniable advantage with support from their raucous local fans. Also, transitioning from the relatively low altitude of 33 feet above sea level in California to the substantial elevation of nearly 2,800 feet in Utah promises to…

The United Pickleball Association and Global Sports have agreed on a deal to bring the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball to India, the world’s most populous country. Key Initiatives The United Pickleball Association (UPA) is the parent company of the Professional Pickleball Association (Carvana PPA Tour), Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) and the United Pickleball State Championship Series. As part of the partnership, the organizations will launch key initiatives across the country, promoting the rapidly growing sport to a young market. Top PPA Tour players will hold a marquee exhibition at the PPA Tour India Monsoon Pickleball Championships…

TeachMe.To, the nation’s premier marketplace for finding and booking in-person sports and skills instruction, and Pickleheads, the top online destination for pickleball players to find local courts and connect with nearby players, have announced they have partnered to bring pickleball coaching to players across North America. In-Person Pickleball Lessons With the new partnership, Pickleheads users can now find and book in-person pickleball lessons with a local TeachMe.To instructor. At the same time, TeachMe.To visitors can utilize Pickleheads to find local pickleball courts, games or groups. Pickleball coaches who join the Teachme.To network will be featured across the Pickleheads website and…

The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) embarked on the next leg of the three-week journey that had kicked off in North Carolina the first weekend of April, moved onto Houston, and arrived in Los Angeles last weekend at the Los Cab facility in Fountain Valley for the 2024 Veolia Los Cab Open. As Todd Boss at Forbes pointed out, despite this being the second big tournament of the weekend, with the US Open event in Florida capturing more attention, this tournament still attracted nearly 1,000 players and a formidable pro draw. However, due to scheduling constraints and the event’s comparatively meager…

You might remember we featured an article recently about a San Francisco couple who decided to have an environmental assessment conducted at the nearby Presidio Pickleball Courts due to the noise. They claimed the distinctive pock-pock sound of paddles on balls had put off prospective buyers of their property. Well, in an update featured in the San Francisco Standard, they seem to have finally managed to sell their house for the not-inconsiderable sum of $29 million! Shock Waves That means Presidio Wall pickleball enthusiasts should be finally able to bid farewell to Karl and Holly Peterson, the affluent duo who…

Some years back, Dave Satka was in the midst of a pickleball lesson, just trading shots and banter with his student, when the latter made a suggestion: “You should write a book.” Winning Pickleball And so he did. Satka’s Winning Pickleball, published by Hatherleigh Press in New York, will hit bookshelves on April 30. On May 4, he’ll grace the Barnes & Noble in Logan Towne Center, Altoona, PA, with a signing and seminar, something he is eagerly anticipating. “It’s given me great satisfaction,” says Satka proudly. “For a first-time author to be picked up by a major publisher is…

If its recent announcement is any indication, Picklr is looking to establish itself as the number one pickleball facility chain in the world. Dynamic Indoor Franchise As we have reported previously, The Picklr is one of North America’s most dynamic indoor pickleball franchises. It has announced it has sold 276 units to 36 unique direct franchising groups, which amounts to approximately 2,760 indoor courts! Moreover, these franchising groups will be developing these units themselves over the next few years. In addition, 38 new clubs will open across the United States in 23 states, with 52 additional leases in final negotiations…

The US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida, showed its caring side yesterday when it interrupted the action to honor Simone Jardim with an award on midcourt. Jardim is a multi-US Open winner and a staple on the pickleball circuit. She received the award the award for her long-standing commitment to the tournament. “I want to thank my family, my husband, and my kids,” she said. This life on the road takes a toll on everything, but we conquer, we survive. We are moving forward. Our lives changed forever. We were both working in Michigan, and we got phone call…