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A healthy contingent of players traveled to play in the Winona Lake tournament last weekend. The event incorporated a round-robin play format, as outlined in a Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce news release. In response to the unforeseen level of interest, organizers had to extend the number of courts from the originally intended six to eight. Having The Tournament On An Annual Basis Expanding on the theme of the player turnout, Tournament Director Dave Thieme said, “We have quite a few from Goshen, Elkhart [about 35 miles away], that area, but the farthest one that I know of is Indianapolis [nearly…

Summer might be over, but school is back in session – and by school, we mean Major League Pickleball! After a three-month break, the MLP returns with the highly anticipated Season Two of 2023. Lately, much of the focus has been on the ongoing battles between the PPA and MLP over who will be the predominant organization in professional pickleball. After a lot of back-and-forth of each of them signing on pros to exclusive contracts, the leagues have decided to make peace with a merger. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Major League Pickleball (@majorleaguepb) With the…

Life Time, the leading healthy lifestyle brand and foremost provider of pickleball amenities, programming, and leagues, has announced a collaboration with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) to introduce a major new junior pickleball program. Play-Centered Activities This initiative aims to acquaint more youngsters with the rapidly expanding sport in America. In a climate where 70% of children cease participating in sports by the age of 13 (as reported by the National Alliance for Youth Sports), Life Time’s inventive junior curriculum places significant emphasis on learning through enjoyable practice sessions, as opposed to drills and instructional sessions that youngsters may find…

Eat, dink, and be merry on nine different courts when the pickleball facility-cum-dining experience Painted Pickle hits northeast Atlanta in December. Significant Traction The game has gained significant traction in Atlanta, with courts now accessible throughout the city and its surrounding suburbs. Justin Amick and William Stallworth are placing their bets on pickleball’s widespread popularity and impressive growth as they prepare a December launch for their next venture, The Painted Pickle, at Armour Yards, is located just over 4 miles northeast of downtown. Similar to Amick and Stallworth’s previous recreational restaurant ventures, namely the Painted Pin and the Painted Duck,…

We are excited to announce our new strategic partnership with the World Pickleball Tour (WPT), the largest amateur pickleball tournament provider in the United States. Combining our digital and experiential pickleball audiences will strengthen our collective efforts to better serve the greater pickleball community. As most pickleball fans are already aware, the sport continues to grow at an astronomical rate. According to the 2023 State of Pickleball Report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and Pickleheads, nearly 9 million people played pickleball at some point during 2022, marking an unprecedented 85.7% year-over-year increase in player population. View this…

The Sixth Annual Discover Columbus Pickleball Tournament will be hosted jointly by Columbus Parks and Recreation and the Columbus Pickleball Club. This event will take place from Friday to Sunday at the Burnett Tennis Courts and Donner Park Pickleball Courts. A Range Of Events According to Pickleball Brackets, play will commence at 8 a.m. Friday and run through until Sunday afternoon. Throughout the weekend, a range of events tailored for skill levels 3.0-5.0 and open to all ages will be available, with senior events exclusively on Friday. The day’s activities will commence with open play, culminating in a player social…

The temperatures and humidity went wild at the Kansas City and Cincinnati Opens recently. Most players would have wilted in the sweltering heat, but Brooke Buckner soldiered on. Dinking and diving around the court and giving every game her all in spite of the conditions. No Ordinary Person All very admirable, you might think, but when you consider she is also seven months pregnant, you start to realize we’re simply not dealing with just an ordinary person here. “I love competing so much. The heat didn’t bother me. Fortunately, I’m used to it (Buckner spent most of her childhood in…

The three Connecticut towns of Cromwell, West Hartford, and Glastonbury have recently made additions to their pickleball court offerings. However, a fourth town, Middletown, may be about to receive a pickleball facility that outshines them all. Twelve Indoor Courts The proposal for the substantial privately operated complex features a combination of indoor and outdoor courts. The City of Middletown (not to be confused with Middletown, Ohio) has released a promotional flier entitled “Pickleball Park Connecticut,” describing a 20-court dedicated pickleball recreational facility with 12 indoor courts, a clubhouse with a social area, event space, daycare, and locker rooms.” The development…

This merger of the world’s two largest pro pickleball organizations has been backed by a $50m investment from a private equity company, PPA Tour owner, and various MLP team owners. A Unified And Definitive Pro Pickleball Holding Company The leading professional pickleball organizations MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) and Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) have come together and agreed to merge under a unified and definitive professional pickleball holding company. The consolidation of the two entities is backed by a $50M investment from SC Holdings, D.C., pickleball Team owner Al Tylis, PPA Tour owner Tom Dundon, and a roster of existing…

For this inaugural occasion, pickleball courts will be set up on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for a three-day program featuring a range of on- and off-court activities. Significant Event Regardless of your proficiency in the sport, be it seasoned or a newcomer, there will be offerings suitable for all skill levels and age groups. Participation is complimentary. All that’s required is your footwear and pickleball kit! Paddles and balls will be provided, although if you have your own, feel free to bring them along. You have the option to reserve a spot for yourself and a partner or…