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Several proposals for pickleball courts are currently under consideration by various town boards and commissions in Westport, Connecticut. This bureaucracy has sparked a dialogue between proponents of the sport and concerned neighbors, who are primarily worried about the potential noise levels.  Zoning Regulations The sport, which has gained significant popularity due to the incredible enthusiasm of participants and spectators, is a local and nationwide concern. Specifically, the town’s zoning regulations need to address pickleball, and there has been no initiative to rectify this. As we have heard only too often recently, the demand for suitable playing venues far surpasses the…

Former tennis professional James Chaudry has been singing pickleball’s praises across the UK after developing a strong affinity for our nation’s favorite new racket sport. Hailing from Southampton in the south of England, Chaudry has embraced an advocacy role for the sport after taking it up during the Covid era and becoming a massive fan in the process. “Not As Complicated Or As Skillful As Tennis(!)” Chaudry disclosed that his encounter with the sport was unexpected yet warmly welcomed, particularly given his longstanding association with tennis. “I’m technically a tennis convert, but it’s a little more complicated than that,” he…

Look no further if you fancy attending a pickleball festival this weekend or the one after and live in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, or Michigan. New River Community College Tournament The New River Community College Educational Foundation of Virginia is organizing a pickleball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21, to support Access to Community College Education (ACCE) at NRCC for Radford City students. Supporting Student Tuition The tournament will be held at the pickleball courts at Bisset Park in Radford, commencing at 9 a.m. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. The registration fee for the tournament stands at $25 per…

The 2023 Leaf Pickleball Premier Edition introduces the sport’s inaugural standalone set of sports cards, reflecting pickleball’s growing popularity and integration into mainstream culture. The cards will be available from tomorrow, October 13, 2023. While not overly intricate, the set incorporates contemporary features, such as autographs and parallels guaranteed in every five-card box. A Significant Milestone The base set encompasses 41 cards, marking a significant milestone for many as their inaugural trading cards in the pickleball realm. Prior to this, Leaf had released a limited number of individual pickleball cards. The sport has also made modest appearances in other products…

Pickleball enthusiasts gathered at Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, on October 7th for the inaugural Pickles for Pups Pickleball Tournament. Over 100 players supported the Mt. Juliet Animal Control and Shelter, filling all ten pickleball courts in the park and paying a $50 registration fee to help raise well-needed funds for the local animal rescue organization. Participants shared excitement over the event, including Tina Hutsenpiller, the president of the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter Volunteer Organization. “It’s really exciting to see all the players here to play pickleball and support our animal shelter,” she conveyed during an event interview.…

Local players at the Onset Village pickleball courts in Massachusetts recently welcomed visitors from faraway Cleveland, Ohio! Daryl and Rose Sconyers, a husband-and-wife team, paid a visit on Tuesday, October 10, as part of their quest to play pickleball in all 50 states. Unoccupied Courts According to Daryl, they’ve had the pleasure of meeting many amiable individuals during their time in the game, an experience Rose echoes. Playing pickleball has become one of several ways the Sconyers maintain an active lifestyle. They also share a penchant for volleyball, golf, and snowboarding alongside pickleball. In fact, in their early years of…

The 2023 USA Pickleball Diamond Amateur Championship, presented by Fortune Tires, is scheduled for December 3rd to December 10th, 2023. The event will be hosted by Pictona at Holly Hill in Florida, known for its excellent facilities and boasting 49 courts. Golden Tickets Gold medalists of the Diamond Amateur Championship will receive Golden Tickets, granting them the privilege of pre-registering for the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championship. Registration for the event follows a three-phase schedule: – Phase 1: Pre-registration for all Diamond Regional Gold and Silver Passport winners will be open from October 9th to 11th, 2023. Registration can…

Eugene, Oregon’s Wolf Spirit is pleased to announce that Mr. Pickles Pacific Northwest Gin has been designated as an official sponsor for the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships scheduled to take place in Dallas, TX from November 5-12, 2023. This marks the inaugural major event sponsorship for the unique gin, which made its debut in August of this year. A Prominent Position During the event, Mr. Pickles Pacific Northwest Gin will occupy a prominent position on “Pickleball Boulevard,” the central entertainment hub of the largest-ever tournament in the sport, held at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, an inner-ring…

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County (FSA) is pleased to announce the inaugural FSA Annual Pickleball Tournament, scheduled to be held at the Montecito Club courts on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The proceeds from this event will support the agency’s senior programs and youth mental health initiatives, two vital programs benefiting Santa Barbara County residents. An Engaging And Memorable Experience Tournament Director Natalie Collins-Smith, an accomplished Pickleball professional at the Montecito Club with extensive experience organizing successful pickleball events, promises an engaging and memorable experience for all participants. The tournament will comprise brackets…

Ahead of Major League Pickleball’s (MLP) next major event, MLP Dallas, the league’s twelve Challenger Level teams just participated in a shuffle draft. The draft was split into two rounds, allowing each team to bring on a total of two new players. While most teams elected to make minor to no changes at all to their rosters, there were a few significant changes worth noting. Let’s take a look at what we think were some of the best and worst picks during the draft! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) Round 1 The LA…