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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…

REIGN Storm, a leading zero-sugar performance energy drink, has announced its official partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour, the sole tour sanctioned by USA Pickleball. Fueling World-Class Athletes This collaboration was finalized just in time for the APP Sunmed Atlanta Metro Open, held at Spalding County Pickleball Complex in Griffin, GA. REIGN Storm is described as a “One-of-a-Kind Energy Beverage to Fuel World-Class Athletes.” APP Chief Revenue Officer Ryan McSpadden said, “We’re excited to welcome REIGN Storm to the APP Family as our Official Energy Drink partner. “Pickleball is a sport that truly brings the energy, and…

The City of Pasadena inaugurated new pickleball courts at Jefferson Elementary School on September 29 and announced a tournament in November. Block Party And Tournament Vice Mayor Felicia Williams, accompanied by city officials from Public Works and Parks & Recreation, along with competitive pickleball players from the Pasadena Fire Department, joined local enthusiasts for the event. Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Mike Alviridiz, Pasadena Pickleball Ambassador, also attended. According to Pasadena Now, Vice Mayor Williams was delighted with the transformation of the Jefferson campus into a community asset and took the time to thank the Pasadena Unified School District for…

REVELxp has announced the launch of its second stadium tour, the Stadium Smash Pickleball Experience. This event will run concurrently with the recently revealed Stadium Swing Golf Experience. High Energy Social Experience Under the ownership and operation of REVELxp, the new pickleball tour will collaborate with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for Pickleball in the United States. Tracy White, President of REVELxp, commented, “Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States and the perfect high-energy, social experience to bring to these iconic sports venues. “We’ve had an overwhelming amount of interest from venues as well as fans, and…

The new spot gives Austin locals a convenient and state-of-the-art facility to join the pickleball train. Texas Ranchers The Austin Pickle Ranch, a new facility boasting eight pickleball courts situated atop a parking garage, is set to open its door to the general public today. This venture represents the latest undertaking by the Texas Ranchers, a prominent pickleball team in Austin and one of the original founders of Major League Pickleball. Evan Floersch, president and co-owner of the Ranchers, explained, “What we’re doing together here on this rooftop is putting more courts in Austin in underutilized space and on a…

Linda Fetter is on the verge of tears as she acknowledges how pickleball played a crucial part in turning her life around. Fetter has been playing the game for nearly eight years, and her four-year-old grandson, Liam, is also crazy about the game. A Sanctuary For Fetter, pickleball provided a sanctuary after losing her grandson and Liam’s brother, Jett, just shy of six months old, four months ago. The experience has been profoundly challenging for Fetter, as well as for Liam and his mother, Victoria, but she tells Andrew Gillamn, PPA reporter, “Honestly, pickleball is what saved me. It gave…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has revealed its latest collaboration. It will work with Navio Networks, paving the way for APP events and content to be featured on the newly established Court Sports Network, a Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel. Audience Of 300 Million! Navio Networks is exclusively dedicated to catering to the vast television audience of 300 million enthusiasts and fans of court sports, including pickleball, padel, tennis, platform tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash, and beach tennis. The anticipated launch of CSN is scheduled for October. Tom Webb, Chief Marketing Officer of APP, expressed his satisfaction with…

The Summit is a brand-new indoor Pickleball facility and the first of its kind solely dedicated to the sport in the High Country of North Carolina. It opened its doors on Monday, September 18, and was swiftly met with an overwhelmingly positive response from patrons. The Owners Here is a little bit about the owners: Grant Williams Grant discovered pickleball in 2021 and has been actively involved since. Prior to this, his interests included hiking and tennis. He currently practices as an ER doctor at Watauga and Cannon, although he greatly prefers meeting up at The Summit. Grant extends his…

Utah Tech University in St. George has announced it will provide four scholarship opportunities for competitive pickleball players to compete nationwide. A Broader Audience Utah Tech University is demonstrating that pickleball caters to a broader audience than just casual players. The institution now offers scholarships to support competitive collegiate pickleball enthusiasts. These scholarships, provided by UCP Holdings, a local company, cover six credit hours for students who exhibit leadership within the Pickleball Club or compete for the university. The inaugural recipients of this scholarship are Kylar Lemmon, Averee Beck, Dylan Ciampini, and Logan Rosenbach. Trailblazers Utah Tech University Pickleball Club…