Browsing: Pickleball News

The 2023 PPA Tournament of Champions brought forth two triple crown winners, but neither were Anna Leigh Waters or Ben Johns! Catherine Parenteau secured her second career triple crown, and Tyson McGuffin achieved the same feat as only the second male player to do so. In the absence of the top-ranked players, Parenteau and McGuffin took full advantage of the open field. However, their exceptional performances weren’t the only highlights of the weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) Men’s Singles – Tyson McGuffin vs. Connor Garnett McGuffin seems to play his best singles…

In a landmark deal, the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) named Pickleball Superstore its official E-Commerce Partner. A Dedicated Retail Platform Pickleball Superstore is the top online retailer of pickleball gear and equipment. Through this new collaboration, Pickleball Superstore will run the APP’s upcoming online retail store, set to launch soon at theapp.global. The partnership unites the APP, a major pickleball organization, with the leader in online sales of pickleball products. It will provide APP members with a dedicated retail platform to shop for equipment. The APP gains an ownership stake in Pickleball Superstore’s business through the deal. Kicking off…

The college is currently inviting contributions to upgrade eight courts and add four more to its campus on North Avenue. To Meet Rising Demand To meet rising demand, the pickleball complex at Kellogg Community College (KCC) will expand to become the largest outdoor destination for the sport in the greater Battle Creek area. The improvement and new construction project also involves enabling future tournaments to be held on the site and will cost in the region of $160,000. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports that construction starts later this month, with completion in October. At least eight courts will stay open…

Everything about pickleball has been on an upward curve over the last three years, but its rapid growth has been counterproductive for the City of Walker administrative body. Their initial promotion of the sport backfired on them when residents started to complain about excessive noise levels. “Pickleball Not Allowed” The tennis courts in Walker City Central Park have been displaying a pickleball not allowed notice for quite some time. However, that obviously hasn’t worked in quite the way the authorities would’ve liked, as they’ve recently had to go one step further and close the courts entirely. Residents say that living…

The town of Grafton, Illinois, will be unveiling its brand new pickleball courts on Saturday, August 26th, as part of its annual Family Fun Day. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the Fun Day, which will run from 6 to 9pm. Grafton Family Fun Day committee chair Christina Petrea said hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and water would also be available free of charge, as were the festivities. Patrea added the event is a great way to get some outdoor family time. “We started this event so parents and kids can come out to the park, put their…

Campbell, about five miles southwest of San José and 40 miles southeast of San Francisco, has recently seen a new pickleball facility open called The Hub Pickleball: Silicon Valley. All Skill Levels Situated just behind the old Fry’s Electronic Building, the sprawling facility measures 57,000 square feet and is a private membership club boasting 20 indoor courts, a pro shop, and a players’ lounge. Co-owner Pat Rolfes stated, “We’re excited to open The Hub Pickleball: Silicon Valley and offer the Bay Area community a premier place to play. From novices to experts, this facility caters to all skill levels.” General…

Terre Haute residents gathered at Brittlebank Park yesterday morning to play pickleball for a cure for breast cancer. The Susan G. Komen Foundation Over 75 people participated in a pickleball tournament, with all its proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Officials say the goal for this event was to raise $2,500 for the cause. The Komen Foundation was going to hold its own pickleball-themed event last year, but it decided to partner with local residents, so this became the first ever “Pickleball For The Cure” tournament in the entire United States. This is the second year they have…

The Crown of the Continent Pickleball Tournament, a highlight of the U.S. Senior Pickleball Circuit, unfolded over the weekend. Hosted by Bigfork’s Two Rivers Pickleball Club for the third consecutive year, the event attracted a whopping 250 players. Pickleball Boom: From Local Club to National Destination Keith Ori, co-manager of the Two Rivers Pickleball Club and co-owner of the Jewel Basin Center, proudly stated, “We’ve really become a destination tournament for players around the country.” The remarkable growth and allure of the tournament and facility are responsible for its glowing reputation. Bigfork sits on the Flatbed Lake and is about…

The Little Rock Athletic Club hosted the 2023 Pickleball State Championship: Best of the Best on Friday, August 18th. Largest Prize Purse In Arkansas The tournament, which featured Arkansas’s largest pickleball prize purse, was organized by 103.7 THE BUZZ and Little Rock Athletic Club. It brought together the top-ranked pickleball players from all over the state. In this first year, the event attracted 98 entrants from all across the state. You could watch online with live streams of the games, updates, and discussions happening in a specially created group! The organizers also waived visitor fees at Athletic for those who…

Prepare to serve, smash, eat, and drink while supporting a good cause at Shake Shack’s Pickleball Club Chicago event tomorrow, Sunday, August 20th. An Immersive Experience This exciting day-long clinic and competition will be held at the picturesque Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you’re a pickleball enthusiast or a curious beginner, this event promises an immersive experience packed with fun and philanthropy. The Shake Shack event offers a comprehensive lineup of activities that cater to various skill levels and interests. Early birds can enjoy the “Intro to Pickleball” clinic from 9…