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Pro Football Hall of Famer and Naples, Florida, resident Mike Ditka will have his 84th birthday commemorated at the Naples Pickleball Center. Pickleball enthusiasts and Ditka fans are invited to convene at the center, situated at 3500 Thomasson Drive in Naples, between 5 and 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, October 18) to engage in play and pay homage to Ditka. The “Ditka” Mustache Attendees are encouraged to wear the distinctive “Ditka” mustache in tribute to the one characteristically sported by the renowned coach. Paddles and mustaches will be available if you can’t find one. Festivities will include cake and a rendition…

CityPickle continues to make its mark on the pickleball scene in New York City. From their impressive summer pop-up at Wollman Rink in Central Park to their first permanent venue in Long Island City, CityPickle has dedicated itself to providing NYC with some of the best, most accessible pickleball courts around!Now, CityPickle will open a brand-new indoor location in Brooklyn at 51 34th Street within Industry City, one of Brooklyn’s most popular art-focused entertainment districts. The venue will have seven state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts, which will be available to the public for rental starting on November 4th. View this post…

We’re all more than familiar with the pickleball noise problem. However, for a while, it seemed developers were getting to grips with the problem. A False Dawn? We’ve produced a number of articles that bode well for the future of pickleball. USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport in the U.S., announced the introduction of its Quiet Category for pickleball products. At the same time, news came in of Pickleball Sound Mitigation LLC founder Bob Unetich pioneering potentially groundbreaking sound absorbent fiberglass sheeting. However, the stories just keep coming in about pickleball and its anti-social noise problem. The…

Indoor pickleball could soon be arriving in Westville Village, New Haven, Connecticut, as local attorney Ben Trachten, the owner of a Valley Street parking lot, has submitted a planning application for a two-story ​pickleball facility featuring a gym and spa. Site Plan Review Those plans were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), held online recently. According to Thomas Breen of the New Haven Independent, the zoning relief applicant is Pickleville CT LLC, a holding company controlled by Harrison Blume. Trachten explained that even if the BZA grants the requested zoning relief, the…

GLL celebrated World Pickleball Day last week by announcing a new partnership with Pickleball England. This agreement entails the expansion of pickleball facilities, including additional courts, club sessions, and the incorporation of competitions and festivals at Better facilities in the next 12 months. “Suited To All Ages” Andrew Clark, Head of Sport at GLL, said enthusiastically, “Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Its popularity stems from the fact it is easy to master, fun and sociable to play, and suited to all ages and levels of fitness. “We’re delighted to be working with Pickleball England to…

Pickleball Kingdom in Plano, North Texas, under the guidance of Dallas-based commercial real estate developer Dan Jenkins, is on the verge of unveiling the state’s largest dedicated indoor pickleball facility. This establishment, boasting 15 indoor courts alongside outdoor surfaces, is poised to have a significant impact on the North Texas pickleball scene when it debuts in January 2024. Convenient Facilities In collaboration with the Pickleball Kingdom franchise network headquartered in Chandler, AZ, Jenkins has secured rights to establish and manage five locations throughout North Texas, encompassing Plano, Keller, and three other sites. The franchise is dedicated to providing convenient facilities…

Tyler and Ben Hansbrough’s competitive spirit burns as bright as ever, even as they change ball sizes in their transition from the basketball court to the pickleball arena. The Hansbrough siblings embarked on their pickleball journey approximately a year ago. According to Tyler, those initial matches against his brother, his brother’s wife, and her sister evolved into intense contests that ignited their passion for the sport. A Few Sharp Words Occasionally, their encounters reached the point that pickleball paddles and a few sharp words were exchanged post-match. “Now that we’re 35 and 37, we have to make sure the temperature…

Pickleball is proving a valuable tool in the fight against disease. Its intensely social aspect brings communities together and helps raise essential funding for needy charities. Here, we focus on just four events in the U.S. and Canada that have just happened recently or are planned for the near future. Meridian, Mississippi A Spirited Competition The Rotary Club of Meridian, Mississippi, recently hosted a Pickleball Tournament in aid of polio at Northwood Country Club last weekend. It featured 21 teams divided into three pools of round-robin play. Following a spirited competition, two teams emerged triumphant. Among the participants were Portia…

Pickleball has gained significant popularity recently in Paris, Texas, as demonstrated by the presence of 800 members on the Paris Texas Pickleball Facebook group. The club organizes regular games at local churches and outdoors at courts in Paris Junior College and Culbertson Park. A Keen Interest While not all 800 members actively participate, most show a keen interest and offer support to the sport, according to Sue Hays, who has been championing pickleball in Paris for nearly a decade. Hays told David Money at Theparisnews.com, “Many are active, and the number keeps growing almost daily.” Sue Hays demonstrated her commitment…

Playing pickleball under lights always has a certain magic about it, and apart from the thrilling sensation it brings, lighting also has the practical advantage of allowing players unable to play during the daylight hours a chance to hit the courts after dark. Expensive It’s expensive, though; our recent article featured information about the latest LED systems, which Sportsvenuecalcualator.com says “costs somewhere between $17,200 and $122,000 depending on the quality of the LED lights.” Homeguide.com says, “Pickleball court lighting costs $5,000 to $10,000 installed.”, while Pickleballcourtsupply.com quotes $7,012 for a four-fixture LED system covering a single court measuring 64’ x…