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It’s always a blast to play in a good, old-fashioned, local, USAP-sanctioned tournament just for the fun of it. You throw down a few bucks to register, play through a few brackets, maybe enjoy a free meal, and take home a medal. Nothing beats seeing your hard work come together in a competitive format and watching your DUPR rating go up a bit. However, what if you had the chance to win some serious money? We’ve all seen tournaments with prize pools of $5,000, $10,000, and even $20,000, but that prize money is often only for the pro divisions. Our…

Jack Sock, the four-time Grand Slam winner and Olympic gold medalist who recently transitioned from professional tennis to pickleball, has marked a significant moment in racket sports. Groundbreaking Partnership After retiring from tennis last month, Sock has entered a partnership with Selkirk Sport, a leading pickleball equipment manufacturer. The announcement was made by both parties on Wednesday, October 4. The release read: “Selkirk Sport proudly welcomes tennis star Jack Sock to our roster of elite athletes! This groundbreaking partnership marks a historic moment in the world of racket sports as Sock, a four-time Grand Slam Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist,…

Attention to all those living in Florida, Minnesota (especially Minnesota!), Missouri, Texas, and New York. There’s a pickleball event coming to your state this month! The Villages Pickleball Expo ’23 The Villages Pickleball Expo ’23 is scheduled for later this month in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. The expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Rohan Recreation Center. This event, which is free of charge, provides pickleball enthusiasts with an opportunity to stay updated on technological advancements in this popular sport. Additionally, there will be hands-on demonstrations of techniques and information about upcoming tournaments…

The Kate Amato Foundation’s inaugural Kate Kombo Golf and Pickleball Tournament is scheduled for October 20 at The Yards in Sawgrass, Florida. All proceeds from this event will directly support the foundation’s mission to fund innovative, nontoxic treatments for childhood cancer. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month The foundation had one of its busiest times during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. They delivered weekly care packages to Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville and Nemours Children’s Health. These packages offered solace and brought smiles to local children, their families, and the dedicated healthcare professionals fighting against cancer. Furthermore, the foundation extended its…

Pickleball has spread like wildfire across Fairfield County and Blythewood, South Carolina, in the last couple of years. However, Mitford folks had to drive halfway across the county to the Fairfield County Recreation Center in Winnsboro to find the nearest courts – a journey of about 15 miles. The Wheels Of Change Traveling all that way was a hindrance to the Mitford pickleballing community and a constant topic of conversation among the players. Eventually, Lori Digh and her friend Lori Boyt, both Mitford residents, started the wheels of change in motion after a Facebook conversation discussing the need for a…

Viva Las Vegas! It’s been nearly a month since the PPA Cincinnati Open, where Ben Johns had his historic 100th career gold medal, and what better way to celebrate that win than by heading to Vegas? This tournament is fun every year, and this year is no exception! Over 1,000 players are registered to play at the PPA Championships, hosted at the Darling Tennis Center, about a half hour from the Strip. With just two more tourneys left in The Race to the Finals, players will be on the hunt this weekend to break into the top 8 of each…

The Founders League brings together over 125 entrepreneurs and CEOs for a six-week program integrating sports and professional networking. A national expansion is planned for 2024, encompassing more than a dozen major U.S. cities. Fourth Season Today marks the commencement of the fourth season of the Founders League, the nation’s inaugural pickleball league tailored for founders and CEOs. Hosted at the Millbrook Pickleball Club in Austin, Texas, this season will witness 48 teams representing over 75 companies in a spirited six-week competition. As Debora Lima of Sensei Advisory writes, this unique amalgamation of networking, well-being, and rivalry takes place at…

Millbrook, Alabama, is to host two events, both with interesting twists: The Paddles for Paws tournament is a FUNdraiser taking place this weekend on behalf of the Humane Society of Elmore County. Meanwhile, just before Christmas, the DINKLEbells Pickleball Tournament will form part of the December Alabama State Games. Paddle For Paws Round Robin The Paddle For Paws tournament, organized by the Humane Society of Elmore County, will take place on 12 brand-new outdoor courts at 17 Springs in Millbrook, Alabama. The planned format is round-robin. Depending on the number of teams in a bracket, the tournament director reserves the right…

Mike Welter is a pickleball legend in Lee County, Florida. He won the U.S. Open in his age division this year and also took home the crown in the Men’s Doubles Division at the National Senior Games held in Pittsburgh. However, Welter almost had to quit the game he adores so much after suffering a stroke in 2018. Absolutely Addicted Mike is completely addicted to the game, and you can find him nearly every morning at Joe Stonis Park in Cape Coral, sporting his shades, bucket hat, and sweatbands.  He absolutely relishes the spirit of competition. However, a pivotal event…

MLP by Margaritaville is pleased to announce a significant development for the league’s next event: MLP Dallas (November 2-5). It will now coincide with the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, powered by Invited and the PPA Tour (November 5-12), contributing to the largest pickleball tournament in the sport. Back-To-Back Events Under the new branding of MLP Dallas, this event will be hosted at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas, an inner-ring suburb of Dallas. Tickets can be purchased here. These back-to-back events will bring together the three major pickleball organizations – MLP, PPA, and USA Pickleball. This development…