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Nearly 400 players competed in last weekend’s APP Sunmed St. Louis Open, hosted at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park. While many of the top APP pros found their way to the finals, we also saw many fresh faces take home the gold! Three APP pros earned their first career gold medals: Dominique Schaefer in women’s singles and the team of CJ Klinger and Andre Mick in men’s doubles. Veteran pro Megan Fudge also took her first gold medal of the year alongside Susannah Barr in women’s doubles. Let’s take a closer look at how these pros earned…

The new concept of pickleball courts finding their place in and around vacant shopping malls looks set to continue with further developments announced in Colorado and Maryland. Colorado’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Complex A colossal 35,000-square-foot indoor pickleball complex is set to open its doors this fall in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Tucked within the former Lucky’s Market location at West 38th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard, the soon-to-be 3rd Shot Pickleball facility is undergoing a transformation. Thirteen Courts, Lounge And Bar Area Reuters reports that plans include an impressive lineup of 13 courts along with a cozy lounge and a well-equipped bar.…

We’re constantly reminded of pickleball’s astronomic growth. Still, according to a recent report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and Pickleheads, it might be even more significant than we think. The 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report was a collaborative study conducted by SFIA and Pickleheads to dig deeper into various statistics regarding America’s fastest-growing sport. SFIA’s participation data, gathered during the 2022 calendar year by Sports Marketing Surveys USA (SMS), correlates directly with Pickleheads’ proprietary database of pickleball courts nationwide to create a report that paints a better picture of the player population’s needs. Increase…

The island of Maui has recently been ravaged by some of the most destructive wildfires it has ever faced. Lahaina, one of its beautiful tourist destinations, has been nearly wiped out, leaving families in distress and their future uncertain. A Heartbreaking Situation Amid this heartbreaking situation, an unexpected glimmer of hope emerged as a group of around 20 Maui pickleballers from Aloha Pickleball participated in the Founders tournament on Bainbridge Island, Washington state. Facing the harrowing reality of missing loved ones and lost homes, the Kitsap Daily News reported how the Maui pickleball community has found solace in the camaraderie…

Are you tired of the chaos of group texts and messy scheduling for your National Pickleball League (NPL) games? It’s time to welcome SWISH, the newest sponsor of the official National Pickleball League. Effortless Scheduling with SWISH With the SWISH APP, your NPL game scheduling becomes a breeze. No more confusion or missed spots, just seamless coordination and easy organization. This innovative app brings together messaging, organization, game details, and contacts all in one user-friendly platform. The days of the awkward “spot-filled” texts are over. Imagine a platform where you can swiftly organize your pickleball matches, ensuring everyone’s on the…

The huge pickleball festival called “Picklecon” is set to arrive in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2024, accompanied by an impressive fleet of 100 pickleball courts. An Unprecedented Experience Organized in collaboration with Visit KC, Triple Crown Sports is spearheading this inaugural pickleball celebration, which will cater to players of all proficiency levels – from novices to seasoned tournament contenders. Scheduled to take place from August 8 to 11, 2024, at the Kansas City Convention Center, Picklecon is expected to offer an extensive array of attractions. Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of Visit KC and the Kansas City Sports Commission, remarked,…

Pickleball is experiencing a surge in popularity among CEOs and their families in India, with exclusive clubs such as the Bay Club at Jio World in Mumbai and Vasant Vihar Club in Delhi introducing dedicated pickleball courts. Sports Ministry Endorsement The sport has also received the endorsement of India’s sports minister, Anurag Thakur, with him announcing he is firmly committed to promoting it. Among keen Indian followers of the sport are several chief executives and their heirs. Notable figures such as Harsh and Anant Goenka, Karan Singh of ACG Group, Nitin Singh of Barclays, Srikanth Subramanian of Kotak Cherry, Amarjit…

Steffi Graf is set to join Pickleball Slam 2 and team up with her husband, Andre Agassi, to face off against John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova. Bringing Their “A Game” The German tennis legend made an appearance in Agassi’s promotional video for the event, where he introduced her as his partner. Graf expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming event and challenged Sharapova and McEnroe to bring their “A game”, highlighting the hard work she and Agassi had put in. McEnroe and Agassi are returning to the Hard Rock Live at Seminole this February 4th for the Pickleball Slam 2 as…

In response to a huge swell of interest, Washington D.C. has taken steps to address the need for additional pickleball playing space by allocating $750,000 to convert four tennis courts after lobbying by the local pickleball community. Clash Of Interests A clash of interests unfolded at the Jefferson Field courts in Southwest. Pickleball players were still showing on a Tuesday evening even though that time slot was reserved for tennis. The picklers said they were quite willing to vacate the courts if any tennis players wanted to use them. Eileen Dougherty, 64, the advocacy director at the nonprofit Washington DC…

A buzz of excitement ran around the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center as the inaugural NOLA Pickleball Festival kicked off on Thursday. “Promoting Equality” Leading the charge for this new event is none other than former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. “Pickleball is a sport for everyone,” Brees remarked enthusiastically to Nola.com. “It’s one of those rare games where both men and women compete together in a highly competitive environment, promoting equality.” While Brees displayed genuine enthusiasm for the sport, he couldn’t help but express his curiosity about the peculiar name “pickleball.” He mentioned that the name has its…