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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…

Jamie Foxx’s journey to recovery is gaining momentum following his recent hospitalization. Mere weeks after he was spotted teeing off on the golf range, Foxx demonstrated his pickleball prowess by defeating an Olympic athlete in a scratch game. An Amazing Drop Shot Jamie engaged in a thrilling doubles match last Tuesday, partnering with none other than accomplished NFL agent turned pickleball sensation, Ryan Sherry. The dynamic duo faced off and defeated business partner Taylor Chien and Olympic beach volleyball player Casey Patterson. Patterson took to his Instagram to unveil a snippet of the showdown. In the clip, Foxx executes a…

Pickleball prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming to anyone, which is certainly true most of the time. As the sport continues to grow, however, battles over court space and incidents of outright bullying are increasing. Such confrontations often occur during open play, when courts are first-come, first-serve. Whether it’s hogging court time unnecessarily or fighting over whether a venue is specific to one sport or another, open play horror stories are ruining the fun for some who just want to pick up a paddle and play. In Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Ella Elzbietta typically plays with friends at Mike Rylko…

The APP Tour is back after a month off, returning to St. Louis for the eighth tournament of the season. Over 400 amateur and pro players will participate in the standard singles and doubles events at the APP Sunmed St. Louis Open, hosted at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in beautiful Forest Park. At the last APP tournament in Newport Beach, Parris Todd won her second triple crown of 2023, becoming the first woman in APP history to achieve multiple triple crowns. Will she be able to do it again? Let’s look at this weekend’s pro events and find our…

Pablo Tellez apparently doesn’t have an axe to grind with any of his fellow tour players; it’s just the fans he can’t tolerate! One Of The Top Players For just of you who aren’t completely au fait with the guy, here’s a potted history: Tellez is a professional pickleball player from Colombia who currently resides in Florida. He has won several major tournaments on the professional pickleball circuit, including gold medals in men’s singles and mixed doubles at the 2022 Pan American Championships. With his aggressive play style and powerful forehand shots, Tellez is considered one of the top international…

Life’s journey is loaded with surprising bends in the road, and sometimes, amid the difficulties, players find comfort in unexpected places. Twila Adams, a 64-year-old Paralympic athlete, eventually found her shelter in pickleball. An Inspiring Story From grappling with quadriplegia to becoming a defender of this paddle sport, Twila’s story is a huge inspiration. She hopes the sport will help to quash boundaries and motivate more people to embrace and conquer life’s challenges. Twila is a member of the Southeastern Chapter and enlisted in the Army in 1980, serving until 1991. Her tenure included active involvement in Desert Shield and…

Sir Andy Murray has unveiled the first dedicated pickleball court in Scotland at his opulent, five-star Cromlix House Hotel. Judy, The Inspiration The inspiration behind this endeavor came from his mother, Judy, who developed a deep fondness for the sport during a visit to the United States. Judy shared that the Castle, nestled near Andy’s birthplace of Dunblane in Stirlingshire, now boasts the country’s premier, purpose-built pickleball court. The court’s color scheme of green and purple pays homage to the iconic color palette famously associated with Wimbledon. This new addition stands in harmony with the existing Cromlix tennis court, adorned…

Coinciding perfectly with National Pickleball Day, the co-founder of Major League Pickleball Steve Kuhn has been explaining how the sports works and what makes it so attractive and enjoyable. So, Just What Is Pickleball, Steve? We all know the stats about how many pickleball players there are worldwide and it has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. However, how does one of the top dogs in the sport analyze its success? Kuhn captures its essence perfectly when he spoke to Forbes recently: “It’s like ‘miniature tennis’ but with a focus on strategy and coordination.” He talked at…

Get ready to pickle, play, and party as Sunriver Resort, OR, celebrates today (August 8th) with the grand opening of its outdoor pickleball complex. Ten stunning courts are all set to transform the local pickleball scene. And guess what? It’s National Pickleball Day, making the launch even more electrifying! From Dawn to Dusk, It’s a Pickleball Extravaganza! Mark your calendar for a day of pickleball delight from 8am to 6pm! The schedule is packed, with a morning mixer (8-10am), round robin showdowns (10am-12pm), open play extravaganza (12-4pm), and a sizzling afternoon mixer (4-6pm). But that’s not all – brace yourself…