Browsing: Pickleball News

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…

Two charity pickleball events are taking place this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, and Loveland, Colorado. If you’re an animal lover or wish to support a charity for low-income parents, show your support and go along to attend. Music City PicklePaw Classic Approximately 300 participants will vie for top honors in the third annual Music City PicklePaw Classic scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday, October 21 and 22. Friends Of MACC This pickleball competition will be held at The Centennial Sportsplex,  222 25th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, and serves as a fundraiser for the volunteer-driven charitable organization Friends of MACC. This…

We’ve known for a while that Gerry Turner from The Golden Bachelor is a pickleball addict, and this week on the show, we got to see his co-stars pick up their paddles and strut their stuff on the court. “Fired-Up” As part of this week’s group date, Gerry invited Ellen, Sandra, Susan, Nancy, April, Theresa, Kathy, and Faith to play a mini-tournament in front of 100 Bachelor Nation fans at the Westlake Athletic Club, about 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles.  Gerry enlisted the help of Trista Sutter and upcoming “Bachelor” Joey Graziadei for the date. “I’m fired up today.…