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Just a week ago, the professional pickleball world was in shock from the unexpected breakup between the PPA and MLP. The uncertainty surrounding the implications of the new player contracts for the remainder of 2023 left everyone in suspense. Fortunately, things are proceeding as planned. All The Top Pros This weekend’s PPA Baird Wealth Management Open in Cincinnati is drawing all the top pros, regardless of their affiliation with the PPA or MLP. Expect to see a blend of familiar teams and intriguing new partnerships that have the potential to add some excitement to the mix. Notably, Ben Johns is…

The APP has announced its 2023 APP Tour schedule update, introducing the groundbreaking APP U.S. Indoor Championships. Prestigious Tournament This prestigious tournament will be hosted from November 29 to December 3 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. For those eager to participate, player registration for the 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships is now open on pickleballbrackets.com. This event welcomes amateurs of all ages and skill levels to compete alongside the sport’s elite professionals in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships is the sole indoor event on the 2023 APP Tour…

The Laurn Grove pickleball courts in Hancock, Michigan, will be abuzz with excitement this Saturday, thanks to the local Copper Country Pickleball Club. A Tournament With A Twist The club is orchestrating a tournament commencing at 10 a.m., and, according to Rick Freeman, a dedicated pickleball ambassador representing the Copper Country, this event has an intriguing twist. “We’re going to have everybody play with a different player each game,” Freeman revealed to the Mining Gazette. “We found that that’s better than a team coming in and just taking the whole thing. We want it to be friendly and get everybody…

Wells College in western New York state, celebrated the inauguration of its recently refurbished tennis and pickleball facilities on Saturday, all the while paying tribute to the woman whose generous support made the transformation possible. The Estate Of Debra Dahn A dedication event for these courts took place that morning at the private institution located in Aurora. Following the ceremony, a group of local pickleball enthusiasts took the opportunity to try out the newly upgraded facilities. The renovation, with a total cost of approximately $200,000, has involved the conversion of four tennis courts, two of which have been transformed into…

This weekend’s APP Chicago Open attracted over 800 players and a remarkable number of fans. Championship Court brimmed with vibrant energy, creating an electrifying atmosphere complemented by first-rate ESPN+ coverage. A Series Of Upsets The absence of frequent medalists Parris Todd, Simone Jardim, and Hunter Johnson opened up the field for other players and teams to make a splash. What we saw was a series of upsets across the four days of play leading to one of the most exciting Championship Sundays to date, with four out of five of the matches going to the 15-point championship tiebreak. View this…

Every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m., approximately 12 individuals gather at the Sandy Springs Tennis Center in Atlanta and play pickleball. Unbeknownst to those in the vicinity, each member of this incredible group lives with Parkinson’s disease. Young-Onset Parkinson’s Disease Among these participants is Ellen Bookman, who not only plays pickleball but also enjoys boxing and competes as an equestrian. In 2018, at the age of 52, she received a diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s disease. When outsiders discover that these players share the commonality of Parkinson’s, their initial reactions often involve expressions of sympathy or pity. However, Bookman and…

Donat Aubuchon served for 37 years on the board of IC Credit Union. He retired in June 2023 but has already founded Pickleball & More, an extraordinary indoor pickleball facility designed for participants of all ages. 30,000ft2 And Nine Dedicated Courts The center will open this month and feature over 30,000 square feet of space and nine dedicated courts. It will be located in the Planet Fitness Plaza at 718 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748. Donat says in a press release, “We aim to be more than just a pickleball facility. We aspire to build a community, connected by their…

Missouri native Julie Johnson remains a major player in the world of pickleball following her remarkable performance at the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) Kansas City Open. Impeccable Teamwork Johnson, alongside her partners Cristie Sharpsteen and James Latham, achieved gold medals in the Senior Pro Women’s Doubles and Senior Pro Mixed Doubles categories, respectively. These victories secure Johnson and her partners a spot in the prestigious PPA National Championships scheduled for November 5-12 near Dallas, TX. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julie Johnson (@julie_johnsonpickleball) Johnson and Sharpsteen displayed impeccable teamwork in the Senior Pro Women’s Doubles event,…

Southwick, MA, is poised to seriously upgrade its pickleball facilities if a new proposal is approved later this month. “Everyone Has Been Asking For Them” Cindy Sullivan, Director of Southwick Senior And Recreational Operations, says, “Everyone has been asking for them.” Enthusiasts currently have to manage with two temporary courts – one situated behind the Town Hall and the other on a basketball court. Tape has been used to mark the lines, and the Parks and Recreation Commission provides a temporary net. Despite the rudimentary setup, Sullivan says the courts are busy and don’t take long to be booked out.…

Robert McCandless had never envisioned himself as a pickleball player. His wife, Gail, had been the one with a sports background, and pickleball became her post-retirement passion. Time In His Woodshop As an artist, Robert had intended to dedicate his time to his woodshop. However, upon their arrival in Nacogdoches, East Texas, just over four years ago, Gail required a playing partner, leaving Robert with no alternative.” “I hit that ball one or two times and said, ‘Uh oh, now I know what a puppy feels like when you throw a ball,’” he tells Karen Price, freelance contributor to USA…