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The Wood River Pickleball Alliance of Ketchum, Idaho, held its annual Sun Valley Pickleball Classic from Friday, September 29, through Sunday, October 1, with registrations surpassing their initial expectations. A “Wonderful, Wonderful Event” WRPA President Lee Sponaugle was delighted with the turnout and described it as a “wonderful, wonderful event.” “We were hoping for 60 people, and we got 138 instead,” he said. “The turnout, the excitement, and the enthusiasm all day long have just been fabulous. It’s been a wonderful, wonderful event.” A Notable Addition A notable addition to this year’s tournament was the introduction of a social league,…

The Marinette Menominee Pickleball Association of Marinette, Wisconsin, in collaboration with the M&M Area Community Foundation, is presently securing funds to refurbish outdoor courts and revitalize the Higley Field area in Marinette. Repair And Resurfacing The objective is to raise $80,000 for the repair of existing asphalt courts, along with the resurfacing of the entire court area at Higley Field. Additionally, the project will include the installation of pergolas, windscreens, and gondola umbrellas. Brian Swenson, President of the M&M Pickleball Association, highlighted the natural synergy with the community foundation: “To partner with them gives us credibility,” he told the Eagle…

Gabe George’s introduction to pickleball occurred several years ago at a VA Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego. Gabe is a medically retired U.S. Navy corpsman, having suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident in April 2008. A Three-Week Coma His injuries led to a three-week coma, a traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and, ultimately, the amputation of his right arm. Reflecting on that time, George recounted to Bob Reinert of Red Line Editorial, “I just got back from a deployment, and I was leaving Bible study that night.  “At that time of my life, when I wasn’t at work…

Last week, it was announced that Staten Island has arranged to host two pickleball tournaments for public middle and high school students in the upcoming months. Borough President Vito Fossella revealed this during a press conference at the Michal J. Petrides Educational Complex in Sunnyside. Pickleball is being embraced nationwide by people of all ages, with a recent widening demographic, including many children and young adults. Whether you’re trying to stay active, make new friends, or become the best at the sport, pickleball is becoming a go-to sport for Americans of all backgrounds. According to the SFIA’s recent State of…

ONIX Pickleball has pledged a substantial donation of $10,000 to the Indiana Women in Need Foundation (IWIN) in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this month. Raise Awareness This initiative aims to increase the awareness surrounding this devastating ailment. It is the third consecutive year of the collaboration between ONIX Pickleball and the IWIN Foundation, and they fully intend to keep this partnership going in the years ahead. The objective remains to engage a wider audience while also raising funds for the support of those individuals in Indiana who may require assistance, in addition to contributing to critical research and…

After founding leagues for wiffleball and kickball, the women of Bluff Park, Alabama, have taken notice of a unanimous vote to start up a pickleball league as well. Bluff Park Women’s Rec League In line with the expansion, the women have announced they have renamed the league from the Bluff Park Women’s Wiffleball League to the Bluff Park Women’s Rec League. The Wiffleball League, originally founded in 2019 by Sherrie Roberts, has experienced substantial growth. Starting with 75 women, the group now comprises approximately 200 members, with more on waiting lists. Roberts, also executive director, expressed astonishment at the group’s…

Its artificial intelligence-driven software captures your game and allows you to transform your pickleball videos into game-changing insights. Significant Attention Artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted significant attention since the launch of ChatGPT, the text-generating AI software developed by OpenAI in November 2022. While AI’s usual domains are language processing and content creation, there are ongoing experiments to extend its applications, including sports. Pickleball Vision AI LLC has harnessed this AI technology and used it to create a program for pickleball. Constructive Feedback Their AI tool is designed to aid players in scrutinizing their gameplay and providing constructive feedback for enhancement.…

Nearly 700 players competed in last weekend’s APP Atlanta Metro Open, hosted at the Spalding County Pickleball Complex in Griffin, GA. As this APP Tour season has progressed, we’ve seen many top seeds stake their claim as gold medalists and become relentless in defending those titles. While we certainly still saw that across the board in doubles during last weekend’s tournament, we did get to see some new faces in singles hit the podium, gold medal in hand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) Men’s Singles – Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez vs. Roscoe Bellamy View…

Sisters Angie and Alex Walker were two of three Canadians signed as part of last month’s whirlwind week when the PPA announced the signing of a whole slew of players for the 2024 season and beyond. Canadian National Pickleball League Angie and Alex were drafted in the inaugural Canadian National Pickleball League — Angie was the top pick, and Alex was picked eighth. The sister joined fellow Canadian ex-5th WTA-ranked Genie Bouchard of Montreal, Quebec, in becoming a part of the PPA Tour. Angie, of West Vancouver, BC, was also a college tennis player but now plays for the West…

Leah Jones, the daughter of PPA star Allyce Jones, is a familiar face on the tour, often seen supporting her mother’s games. Outstanding Work Ethic Known for her outstanding work ethic on the court, Allyce combines elements of diving, strong defense, and well-placed dinks. Her background in volleyball stands her in good stead, and she has a reputation for tenacity and grit, never knowing when she is beaten. Quite the example for Leah Andrew Gillman, writing for the PPA Tour, caught up with Allyce on National Daughters Day. A Shared Boba Drink She and 10-year-old Leah were engaged in a…