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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…

Major League Pickleball Season Two kicks off with this weekend’s MLP Atlanta, hosted at Life Time Peachtree Corners. After three months without MLP, we’re back at it again with a whole new set of team rosters! Last week, we tackled going through the Premier Level groups, where we determined some of our favorite teams and matchups to watch out for going into the event. This week, we’re checking out what the Challenger Level has to offer, and, spoiler alert, we think it will be just as exciting to watch as Premier! View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

Major League Pickleball (MLP) and Nobilo Wines have entered a new multi-year agreement, marking Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc as the league’s inaugural Official Wine Partner. Sixteen Current Brand Partners This collaboration underscores MLP’s substantial growth, boasting 16 current brand partners, including title sponsor Margaritaville, Michelob ULTRA, and Toyota & the All-New 2023 Toyota Prius – a fourfold increase from the previous year. The venture aims to merge the elegance and sophistication of Nobilo wines with the high-energy, exhilarating sport of pickleball. Within this partnership, attendees at all MLP events will have the opportunity to savor Nobilo Wines, regarded as New Zealand’s…

Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, a division of Perry Ellis International, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Miami Pickleball Club (MPC), a prominent team in Major League Pickleball (MLP). Official Apparel Partner And Sponsor Serving as the official apparel partner and sponsor of the Miami Pickleball Club, Original Penguin is poised to take America’s fastest-growing sport by storm with its distinctive style and quality. “This partnership between Original Penguin and the Miami Pickleball Club represents an exciting moment for our brand and reinforces Original Penguin’s commitment to supporting sports and fashion-forward lifestyle choices,” stated Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced today that AG1, the comprehensive daily nutrition supplement from Athletic Greens, has been added to its sponsorship portfolio as an Official Sponsor of the APP Tour. Nutrition Supplement AG1 serves as a foundational daily nutrition supplement designed to promote overall well-being. Formulated in 2010 by a team of doctors, scientists, and researchers, it provides a straightforward and efficient means to fortify a balanced diet while enhancing cognitive function, digestive health, and immune system resilience through a blend of vitamins, nutrients sourced from whole foods, and pre and probiotics. This supplement, known for its…

In its sixth year, the Orcas Island Rotary Pickleball Tournament in Eastsound, Washington State, more than doubled the funds raised for the Orcas community, accumulating a net total of $13,000. Strengthening The Social Services Safety Net Tournament Director Linda Hamilton said, “It’s our mission with this tournament to use our pickleball nets to strengthen the social services safety net in our community.” The Orcas Island Pickleball Club told Island Sounder that the proceeds will be allocated to the Orcas Island Resource Center and local scholarships for college and trade-school programs. The two-day tournament, held on August 24-25, hosted 62 players…

Three teams hailing from the Philippines are set to partake in the World Pickleball Championship taking place in Bali, Indonesia from September 19 to 24. Tier 5 Category The participating teams, namely the Lucena City Pickleball Club, Makati Pickleball Club, and the Philippine Pickleball Team, will be contending against entries from various nations, including the United States, Australia, Chinese Taipei, and other countries in Southeast Asia.  This competition falls under the tier 5 category, offering a collective cash prize amounting to $20,000 (equivalent to PHP 1.1 million). The Lucena City team is comprised of Anya Uy, Karl Zoleta, Evan Villapando,…

The Area V Agency on Aging at Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) is organizing a fundraiser pickleball tournament to help raise funds to support vital programs for vulnerable seniors throughout the region. Dink And Rally Pickleball Tournament The Dink and Rally Pickleball Tournament will run September 22nd to 23rd at the Mountain View Event Center, 1567 Way to Grace Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 (Phone: +1 208-235-7659). Area Agency on Aging director Mike Hirschi said, “(Pickleball) is a good way to be active, whether we’re older adults or not. I mean, we all are aging the minute we’re born, so…

The Pickleball Club, a prominent developer and operator of private, membership-based, high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities across Florida, has recently unveiled registration for its LevelUp Pickleball Camp. Premier Pickleball Instructional Camps LevelUp pickleball camps are acknowledged as the premier instructional camp by Pickleball Magazine.  The camp will span two days and be overseen by Kyle McMakin, the head pro at LevelUp Pickleball. McMakin boasts an impressive track record. He clinched the 5.0+ triple crown in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles twice, as well as securing gold at Nationals in Men’s Doubles – 35+ 5.0 and Men’s Doubles at the PPA Bubly…