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Zyaire Strowder, community coordinator from United Way of Racine County, encourages her young players by saying, “Become one with the pickleball.” At Knapp Elementary School, located in Racine, Wisconsin, students are steadily progressing in their pickleball skills through weekly sessions in a new club. Jacking Jacks During Wednesday’s session, students warmed up with jumping jacks before practicing ball hitting in pairs. They also dedicated time to perfecting their serves, a favorite aspect of the sport for third grader Aniya Williams. Williams, who played pickleball last school year, has been enjoying her practice this year. Currently, 11 students from third to…

Student Gabe Stein, a seventh-grader at Maple Avenue Middle School in Sarasota Springs, New York, has precociously taken it upon himself to organize a kids’ pickleball tournament. It is scheduled for October 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Regional YMCA at 290 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Strong Community Participation The event is garnering strong community participation while also raising funds for cancer research and awareness, benefitting the American Cancer Society. This initiative originated as part of Stein’s Bar Mitzvah project, driven by his desire to give back to the community: “I thought it would be…

A couple of years ago, actor and playwright Jeff Daniels recounted an anecdote about his wife’s burgeoning interest in pickleball on talk show Live with Kelly and Ryan. While he was away filming the TV series American Rust, their discussions revolved around the game, encompassing lessons and dink drills. “Like Drinking Paint” “To me, it’s like I’m drinking paint,” he candidly shared with the talk show hosts. “And all of us are drinking paint, and we are getting lessons in drinking paint. That’s what I’m hearing.” Yet, amidst this, he discerned a creative spark. According to director Ric Goodwin, who…

The North Texas Chapter of the United Spinal Association (USA) seeks to bring together local organizations and uses pickleball as an increasingly popular way to attract new members. Some Exciting News They have just announced some exciting news – their Para Pickleball Program, out of Chicken N Pickle outlets in Grand Prairie and Grapevine, Texas, has been invited to showcase a wheelchair pickleball exhibition at the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championship at Brook Haven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas on Sunday, November 5th from 4 to 6 p.m. About The North Texas Chapter Of The USA The North Texas…

Tim Swindle and Scott Brown say that their innovative backyard PaddleSmash game melds the finest attributes of pickleball and spikeball “into the ultimate outdoor game.” In their recent appearance on Shark Tank, Swindle and Brown showcased PaddleSmash, which piqued the interest of Mark Cuban. The Dallas Mavericks owner has a net worth of approximately $5 billion. Cuban thoroughly enjoyed testing out the game. “The Ultimate Outdoor Game!” As the Deseret News reported, during their pitch to the Sharks, Swindle and Brown emphasized that pickleball is “the fastest growing sport in North America,” urging those not yet engaged to partake. They…

As pickleball works its inexorable way through the demographics, kids are starting to become a big part of the story, too. From clinics and clubs to partnerships and new statistics, pickleball among children is rapidly becoming “a thing.” Pittsburg, Kansas The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department in Kansas is scheduled to host the “Little Gherkins” indoor youth pickleball clinic at the Lincoln Center starting Thursday, October 26. This clinic, tailored for various age groups – 5-7, 8-11, and 12 and older – will run to November 16 every Thursday evening. The cost per child is $30, inclusive of an exclusive…

Following the conclusion of the Las Vegas event, the focus now shifts toward the upcoming CIBC PPA Tour Finals scheduled for November 30-December. 3 in San Clemente, California.  Qualification for this prestigious event is determined by The Race, a ranking system that evaluates player performance throughout the calendar year. “The Race” For a detailed understanding of how The Race differs from the traditional PPA Tour rankings, you can refer to the article we published explaining The Race ins and outs. It’s crucial to note that the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, occurring from November 5-12, do not contribute towards…

The Picklr, the leading indoor pickleball facility in the United States, headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, has unveiled plans to expand its presence with thirty new locations spanning four states and the District of Columbia. Substantial Growth This development, coupled with the 80 franchises announced earlier in September, brings the total number of Picklr franchises to 110. The expansion will introduce Picklr facilities to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This substantial growth not only enlarges the roster of franchisees within an already robust and diverse ownership group but also means The Picklr will have a presence in…

Pickleball fans in the Pacific Northwest can rejoice as a brand new venue for the rapidly growing sport is set to open in downtown Spokane, Washington. This exciting new space, known as The Press Pickleball Club, is just one of many luxury clubs opening nationwide.  Featuring six indoor courts catering to players of all levels, The Press is expected to open before winter arrives, providing ample time to enjoy the game outdoors before moving indoors. While there are plenty of outdoor courts for Pickleball in the Spokane community, with most tennis courts adding pickleball lines, community members have been pushing…

Number two in our series of articles about the upcoming university national championship. We featured North Florida last time, this time it’s Indiana University’s turn. Last year, Indiana University did not even field a team for the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating’s collegiate-level tournaments, considered the pinnacle of collegiate pickleball. However, Pickleball at Indiana has surged into the top ten in national rankings, and the team is now preparing for the national championships scheduled for November 17-19 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Dominance Sam Hutner, a junior at IU and the president and co-founder of Pickleball at IU, orchestrated the formation of…