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Pickleball is more than just a sport to numerous members of the Hall of Fame City Pickleball Club in Canton, Ohio; it’s a way of life. Fiercely Contesting Matches You can spot players in Stadium Park every morning, fiercely contesting matches but also engaging in friendly conversations with their fellow enthusiasts. 66-year-old Roxane Binkley says “You make a lot of nice friends. We’re kind of like a family.” Earlier this month, a group of 12 skilled members aged 50 years or older had the privilege to showcase their pickleball prowess at the prestigious 2023 National Senior Games held in Pittsburgh.…

Chicago is no stranger to the pickleball scene, holding bragging rights to the Major League Pickleball Challenger Level Champion Chicago Slice. Last year, the entertainment company C3 Presents donated $500,000 to the Chicago Park District for the purpose of building new pickleball courts and refurbishing old tennis courts. In 2020, a group of real estate developers purchased an old, unused structure and transformed it into an event space for weddings, parties, and pickleball. The building first opened in 1948 as a Catholic school for boys. When a new campus was built, the space was taken over by Walter Payton High…

William Maclean-Bell, a young talent hailing from Ramsgate, in the United Kingdom county of Kent, is gearing up to represent the Canterbury Area Pickleball club in the highly anticipated English Open. An Exciting Showcase The prestigious event will be held at the Telford International Centre, Telford, from August 3 to 6. This tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of pickleball talent, with over 1,000 athletes from 30 different countries competing in various events throughout the weekend. Despite being just 10 years old, William has dedicated numerous hours to rigorous training after school and on weekends to prepare himself for…

The PPA Tour returns to Seattle, Washington, the birthplace of pickleball. Over 1,000 pickleball players are registered to play this weekend, with the pro main draws returning to a more typical cast of characters. Will Anna Leigh Waters take her 6th-straight triple crown for the year, playing alongside Ben Johns and Anna Bright? Let’s dive right in and break down some of our favorites going into this weekend who might put a stop to ALW’s winning streak! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pickleball Union (@pickleball.union) Women’s Singles View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and Pickleball United have reinforced their collaboration, with Pickleball United now serving as the Official Court Provider of the APP Next Gen platform. Innovative Infrastructure Equipment In November 2022, Pickleball United, renowned for its innovative pickleball infrastructure equipment, initially partnered with the APP as the Official Court Provider for the APP Tour – a 16-stop tour catering to elite professionals, senior professionals, and amateurs. Pickleball United’s True Courts have consistently delivered high-performance playing surfaces at various APP events, including The Boca Raton 2023 APP New York City Open, which took place at the esteemed…

The city of Aventura has removed a popular community garden space and replaced it with pickleball courts… and some locals are outraged. Dumfoundling Bay Situated along the waterfront of Dumfoundling Bay in suburban north Miami, the 12-acre park offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy. Among them are a pleasant walking trail, a well-equipped playground, an expansive athletic field, and several tennis courts. However, what truly captivated numerous residents was the Aventura Community Green Garden nestled in the heart of the park. The garden was demolished earlier this year as part of the city’s project to construct a…

In the inaugural season of the National Pickleball League (NPL), Park City, Utah’s Maureen O’Malia has quickly made her mark. As a player in the six-team professional league exclusively for athletes aged 50 and above, O’Malia’s OKC (Oklahoma City) Punishers are currently tied for first place with the Austin Ignite. An Impressive Six And Two Having completed two weeks of the regular season, the Punishers have notched an impressive six match wins with only two losses. They hold a 10-point lead over the Ignite and the third-ranked Indy Drivers, determined by the overall points differential. All matches in the NPL,…

Nashville, TN, has some colorful characters, and some have found their way into the local pickleball scene. Although their larger-than-life personalities have created a real buzz and popularity around the game, they know the town still lacks the right number of suitable courts. The Enjoyment Factor Pickleball’s problem has never been the enjoyment factor, and, as Stephanie Lane, the undisputed “Queen of Nashville Pickleball,” says, “The social component of the game doesn’t hurt either.” “It’s just so much more welcoming and fun. And you keep improving each time you get out there – one dink at a time.” Lane’s introduction…

Pickleball courts of all types and surfaces are sprouting up throughout the United States. From converted tennis courts to gymnasiums, cities are scrambling to keep up with demand. Instead of searching for a public venue that may have long lines or waiting lists, more people are turning to another option: having a court installed at home. Many sports court installers are getting requests to either build a court in someone’s backyard or provide the materials for homeowners to do it themselves. During his 36 years in the court construction business, Craig Jones is no stranger to pickleball courts. Even in…

As in most areas of the U.S., pickleball is on the up and up in Nevada. 3,300 Pickleball Players According to Brien Vokits, the president of the Southern Nevada Pickleball Association, the Las Vegas area is home to approximately 3,300 dedicated pickleball players categorized as “core” players. This designation implies that each of them participated in the sport at least eight times during the previous year. “And then there are quite a few casual pickleball players we don’t keep track of in those statistics. We’re looking at the next generation. “Demographics are growing, but the number of kids that are…