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Renée Melchiode, an established attorney in New Orleans, has enjoyed recreational tennis for many years. However, she has recently delved into the burgeoning sport of pickleball, mirroring the recent trend among adults. A Comprehensive Pickleball Facility After her initial experience, Melchiode envisioned establishing a comprehensive pickleball facility in New Orleans. She explained, “I came off the court and said, ‘This is a lot of fun. We need a pickleball facility. It’s New Orleans, so of course we need food, a bar, a big party space for gathering, a spectator area, and live music capability as well.” This initial vision swiftly…

Iowa City Senior Center Pickleball Jamboree The Iowa City Senior Center is hosting its inaugural Pickleball Jamboree on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the GreenState Family Fieldhouse, located at 811 E 2nd Ave, Coralville. Family-Friendly Wellness Event This family-friendly wellness event promises a day of enjoyment with various activities. There will be beginner, intermediate, and advanced pickleball clinics, along with tournament play.  Additionally, an exciting “Pickleball with the Stars” exhibition game will be featured, alongside carnival games and a selection of healthy snacks to keep participants energized. Individuals of…

PickleFest 2023 is coming! The three-day Pickleball Tournament includes the “infamous” social event where they block off the street in lovely downtown Athens. With 226 players registered, there’s sure to be plenty of competition in what 2023 Festival Chair Jennifer Bridges refers to as “one of the largest tournaments in North Alabama.” Category Of Play The category of play will be as follows: Friday, 9/22 – Starts at 4pm: Singles (Men’s, Women’s)Saturday, 9/23 – Starts at 8am: Doubles (Men’s, Women’s)Sunday, 9/24 – Starts at noon: Doubles (Mixed) Each bracket will have a bronze, silver, and gold medalist. Spectators can view…

PBX Pickleball, the organization connecting retired professional athletes with the pickleball community, is set to hold its inaugural PBX Pro-Am Experience in Glendale, AZ. The event will also feature star participation from Luis Gonzalez and Jake Plummer. Gonzalez And Plummer Fans will have the chance to play pickleball alongside Gonzalez, a five-time MLB All-Star and Diamondbacks legend, as well as retired NFL quarterback Plummer, known for his time with Arizona State and the Arizona Cardinals, where he earned a spot in the 2005 Pro Bowl. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, October 17, at…

The “At Fault” pickleball facility is set to open in Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas, in spring 2024. Combining Pickleball And Entertainment This 40,000-square-foot establishment will combine pickleball and entertainment and be the first of its name, not just in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex but nationwide. Situated at 2330 Jett Street, the expansive facility will boast six indoor and four outdoor courts, complemented by three bars. Dallas Chef John Franke PR Newswire reported it also will house a 3,600-square-foot restaurant curated by acclaimed Dallas Chef John Franke, promising a top-tier culinary experience. Crafted with locally sourced ingredients, all dishes are…

NBA All-Star Trae Young is just the latest in a long line of celebrities to buy a stake in a Major League Pickleball team.  Young has recently become an investor in the Atlanta Bouncers, an MLP team owned by beer manufacturer Anheuser-Busch. A Significant Partnership This partnership is significant as it represents the first time the team has invited an investor to come on board. Young’s investment coincides with the Bouncers about to start their second season. Expressing his enthusiasm about the collaboration, Young, two-time NBA All-Star and point guard for the Atlanta Hawks, stated, “As a pickleball player and…

Pickleball is often lauded for being an incredibly inclusive sport that holds its community above all else. Regardless of one’s background, just about anyone can pick up a paddle and hit the court. We’ve seen a diverse spread of pickleball communities of all kinds pop up across the country. From nonprofit organizations like Adaptive Pickleball helping people in wheelchairs and special needs get on the court to other organizations helping build communities on the international level, pickleball is a medium that helps unify people and promote healthy lifestyles. One such community has been created in the Atlanta and Miami pickleball…

AARP has been announced as the Front of Jersey sponsor for D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT), the inaugural professional pickleball team in Major League Pickleball (MLP), according to a statement released today in Washington, D.C. Emphasis On Community Impact As a demonstration of their commitment to the nation’s fastest-growing sport, the AARP logo will feature prominently on the front of DCPT uniforms, serving as a focal point of this new sponsorship. The collaboration will concentrate on engaging the local community and leveraging professional pickleball to promote healthy living and social connection. It also recognizes the shared emphasis on community impact for…

If there was ever definitive proof pickleball had become firmly ingrained in the American psyche, proof arrived with the news that a Congressional Pickleball Caucus was formed last May. Not Lip Service It’s not just lip service either, as they play every Wednesday morning on the top floor of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. Republican Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito emphasizes the importance of engaging with individuals early: “Gotta catch people in the morning. The day starts quick and goes late.” The Future Of This Burgeoning Sport Earlier this week, the caucus convened local professionals…

As you may have seen, a video of a robot playing pickleball with humans recently went viral on social media. The video shows a humanoid robot moving around the court and hitting the ball with surprising accuracy and power. Curiously-Titled However, the ingenious viral video has, rather disappointingly, been debunked by several parties, including India Today and Logically UK. JetLifeTravel came up with the curious title “Norway Robot Playing Pickleball With Humans” when they posted the clip. The ingenious footage features Andrea Koop, Maggie Brascia, and Lea Jansen with a robotic fourth member in the middle of an epic pickleball…