Melanie Romero, a 54-year-old mechanical engineer and creative problem solver from Denver, Colorado, discovered pickleball about three years ago. Like many players, she was quickly drawn to the sport’s competitiveness, fun, and social connections. Melanie became frustrated with the limitations of many popular pickleball bags she had bought and tried. Despite the appealing looks… Continue reading Introducing a new innovator with a great product for the avid pickleball player!
Category: Pickleball in the news!
Who is the “Ultimate Pickleball Duo?”
The Trust for the National Mall is searching for America’s first-ever Ultimate Pickleball Duos – pairs of picklers from different generations who have a love for the sport and have fostered meaningful relationships on and off the courts. As a game that brings people of all ages together, they’re looking for six inter-generational pickleball duos… Continue reading Who is the “Ultimate Pickleball Duo?”
Pickleball rule changes for 2023
Pickleball is still considered a “new” game” even though it’s been around since 1965. It has grown from a recreational game into a sport that now has several professional tours. The original rules, which were quite simple, have evolved into a much larger and more defined publication. Each year the USA Pickleball rules committee takes… Continue reading Pickleball rule changes for 2023
Respecting our neighbors – creating a quieter pickleball environment
As the sport of pickleball grows, so do the number of courts being built in communities in the United States, and around the world. This is thrilling news to those of us who love pickleball! But, for those who live next to or near pickleball courts, it's a totally different story. Articles have appeared in… Continue reading Respecting our neighbors – creating a quieter pickleball environment
News from Spain – Sponsorship for Intellectually Disabled player! (English and Spanish versions)
Gema Garcia Rodriquez of Madrid Pickleball Association, has some exciting news for the pickleball community! Below are both English and Spanish versions. Pardon any liberties I may have taken with the translated version to English, however I think those changes reflect what was being said. Thank you, Gema for sharing this great news! Two years… Continue reading News from Spain – Sponsorship for Intellectually Disabled player! (English and Spanish versions)
USAPA statement on Corona-virus
It's a different world out there these days. For the first time in most of our lifetimes, we are experiencing something we never imagined would happen. Whether you believe the severity of the times or not, it has affected our daily lives. Our routines have been interrupted by closings of about everything we take for… Continue reading USAPA statement on Corona-virus
Pickleball friend helping fight the Australia bush fires
The devastating bush fires in Australia will have lasting effects on the ecology and economy of that country. One of my pickleball friends, originally from the UK, now living in Australia is doing her part to help. Charlotte Appleby, also known as the English Tailoress, has traveled the world teaching couture beading, but has recently… Continue reading Pickleball friend helping fight the Australia bush fires
Quick Pickle – helping players get better
There are many sources of information for pickleball on the internet. Websites, blogs, YouTube videos, and so much more. Each of these is created and supported by someone who felt they had something worthwhile to offer to the pickleball player and/or community. No matter the platform, each offering is rewarded by the number of people… Continue reading Quick Pickle – helping players get better
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