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The final touches are underway for a shiny new pickleball venue in downtown Tucson. Pickleball Invasion in Downtown Tucson The five courts will be part of the new Corbett’s restaurant and beer garden. The original 1930s building will be preserved to maintain its historic charm. “We’re revitalizing real estate neglected for years,” said Regan Jasper. Beyond restoration, their goal is to bring a popular AZ concept to downtown Tucson. Riding the Pickleball Wave “Mid-construction, pickleball exploded across the country,” Dabdoub told kold.com. With demand outpacing Tucson’s court supply, they changed tack to capitalize on the pickleball fever. However, pickleball courts…

USA Pickleball wants to keep the rules of the game easy to follow at all levels. The group’s directors recently OK’d some rule tweaks recommended by their Rules Committee. These changes take effect right away for pro and amateur players. Improvement And Consistency There are a few reasons to put these revisions in place now rather than wait until 2024. Making them effective immediately will improve how the rest of this year’s amateur tournaments are played. It also makes the official rules the same for both amateur and pro matches. Below is the updated online rulebook with the new changes.…

Pickleball’s popularity is booming, but so too are noise complaints. Courts nationwide face closure as irked citizens raise a racket at city council gatherings. But the world’s #1 tennis influencer, Rachel Stuhlmann, has a blunt rebuttal for the bellyachers — deal with it. Seeking Middle Ground “Pickleball’s not going anywhere. Fans will find a way to play on,” Stuhlmann told OutKick when asked about court closures.  Before her college career began in 2010, the University of Missouri nutrition and fitness major ranked 68th nationally as a junior player. Rachel Stuhlmann played for the Missouri Tigers and earned a career-high NCAA singles…

All of us have felt nervous or anxious before hitting the courts before. Whether it’s at your first major tournament or even before your local open play, you start to feel the nerves creep in and can’t seem to shake them. Fortunately, this is a completely normal response to all the excitement and stresses that come with participating in a pickleball event; you just need to learn to hone those thoughts and feelings. Here are our top 8 effective ways of dealing with nervous and anxious feelings ahead of a pickleball tournament! View this post on Instagram A post shared…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has announced AMN Healthcare will join its sponsorship portfolio as the Official Partner of the 2023 APP Philadelphia Open and the 2023 APP Atlanta Open. Pickleball For Providers At the heart of the agreement lies Pickleball for Providers — a series of healthcare-themed pickleball mixers. These events will be held on the Wednesday of every tournament and will offer organized play, networking, and local fare. Participants qualify for custom paddles and gifts. AMN Healthcare leads in total talent solutions, connecting healthcare organizations to top professionals. Services range from managed programs to executive searches. They’re…

One of the biggest reasons pickleball has dramatically increased in popularity over the past several years is its multigenerational appeal. Anyone at almost any age can play and even hold their own against a much older or younger opponent. For many years, it has been widely believed that pickleball was a sport played mainly by older people. According to a State of Pickleball report released earlier this week by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and its collaborative partner Pickleheads, the generation gap is narrowing considerably. The report’s demographic data shows the average age of a pickleball player is…

Bermudan pickleball is poised for a remarkable surge in popularity next year, all thanks to the success of the groundbreaking inaugural Commercial League, which has laid down the framework for a sparkling future. Pilot Initiative With 14 teams comprising a total of 123 players, the competition was executed as a pilot initiative, paving the way for a grand-scale launch in May next year. The Royal Gazette reported how Sarah Fox, co-organizer of the league, celebrated the program’s triumph and expressed her excitement about the dynamic growth that lies ahead. “The league achieved resounding success, not only fostering sportsmanship but also…

A group of pickleballers in British Columbia, Canada, is on the hunt to attract new members to its club and bring more attention to the sport.  Social Events Bring Members Together The Merritt Pickleball Club’s courts were completed just two years ago, and Stephen Holbrook, a club director, called the courts the “best in B.C.” Games are currently held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, with evening games taking place Tuesday and Thursday. The Merritt Herald reports that Holbrook is also looking to start up a Saturday morning game time, pending interest from the community. Keys to the courts, located…

Carvana has partnered with the PPA Tour and Chicken N Pickle to host the second-ever Pickleball For All Mobility Awareness Clinic on August 23rd at the Chicken N Pickle location in Overland Park, Kansas. The event’s purpose is to bring awareness to the millions of Americans who live with mobility limitations. Pickleball continues to push its boundaries to become one of the most accessible sports in the world. We’ve seen pro tournaments, such as the English Open, include wheelchair events; and there are many inspiring stories of paraplegic athletes who’ve been able to find purpose through pickleball, like Twila Adams.…

When a show becomes a cultural phenomenon like Hamilton, producers don’t necessarily need to seek out partnerships and collaborations. “The Hottest Thing Ever” “For many, many years, we actively did not seek partnerships,” said Maggie Brohn, executive producer of the Tony Award-winning musical. “And when [the show] was the hottest thing ever, we turned them down because we were just focused on: the show is the show.” However, money seems to have certainly talked as Hamilton recently announced not one, but two partnerships: one with the pickleball brand Nettie for a limited edition paddle and another with gaming company Super…