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Meet The Pros - Cherilyn "Cookie" Drake

by elizaled on Nov 18, 2016

Meet The Pros – Cherilyn 'Cookie' Drake From 'Absolutely Terrified' to 'OMG Yes' in 6 games or less.  Cookie Drake is … read more

The UK's 1st International Tournament: To Pickle or Not to Pickle, That is the Question

by glenepeterson on Nov 16, 2016

Stratford-Upon-Avon in England is generally famous for one thing: Shakespeare. This is his birthplace, a town that can claim one … read more

Meet The Pros - Adina Jones Knapton

by elizaled on Nov 11, 2016

Meet The Pros - Adina Jones Knapton Everyone who plays to win has goals for improving their game.  Adina Jones Knap … read more

Pickleball in Papua New Guinea: Health and Pickleball, Hand in Hand

by elizaled on Nov 9, 2016

This story is from our customer Joyce Baranowski. Enjoy! I recently returned from Papua New Guinea and wanted to share my story … read more

Meet The Pros - Peter Hudachko

by elizaled on Nov 4, 2016

Meet The Pros:  Peter Hudachko Stephanie Shouse Lane and Peter HudachkoBrian Ashworth said that Peter is the 'real deal!' … read more

Six of the Most Exciting Women's Open Doubles Teams at the 2016 Nationals

by laurapbc on Nov 2, 2016

Twenty-two of the best women's doubles pairs in the nation are registered to compete on Friday, November 11th in Casa Grande AZ … read more

Meet The Pros: Bonnie Williams

by elizaled on Oct 26, 2016

Meet The Pros: Bonnie Williams Some folks play for the love of the game.  Bonnie is one such pickleball p … read more

Our Top Men's Open Doubles Picks for Nationals in Casa Grande

by laurapbc on Oct 21, 2016

Whether in Casa Grande or watching a live stream, here are eight pairs to keep an eye on among the 39 teams competing o … read more

Meet The Pros - Tyler Sheffield

by pickleballfun on Oct 19, 2016

Meet The Pros: Tyler Sheffield Can you list for us your major wins so we can correctly introduce you to our readers?2015 Senior … read more

Mickey Mouse Loves Pickleball

by laurapbc on Oct 12, 2016

It's no surprise that Disney is often associated with gifts. The gift of childhood, the gift of magical animation, the gift of.. … read more

Meet The Pros: Bill Wilson

by elizaled on Oct 5, 2016

Bill Wilson at the US Open in Naples, FloridaMany of the nations best players came to be recognized for their ability at the US … read more

Does Pickleball Have a Shot at Olympic Gold?

Sep 30, 2016

With the 2016 Olympics in Rio now firmly in the rear-view mirror, we thought we’d take a look ahead at what it might take … read more

Ontario Pickleball Club Creates Free, Year-Long Program for Kids

by laurapbc on Sep 28, 2016

Pickleball has a reputation as an old timers' sport, and that's fine by us—more time on the courts! But sometimes you just … read more

Meet The Pros - Gigi LeMaster

by elizaled on Sep 23, 2016

Meet The Pros – Gigi LeMaster Gigi LeMaster is known as the 'Queen of Dink'!  She loves the game, she loves the peop … read more

3 Real Ways Pickleball Can Build Character

by glenepeterson on Sep 21, 2016

Many of us grew up hearing, ' Sports build character.' However, studies have concluded the opposite is true. Winning satisfi … read more

5 Tweaks That Would Make Pickleball a Better Sport

by glenepeterson on Sep 14, 2016

As pickleball emerges from adolescence among lawn games into legitimate sporthood, a few changes would make the sport more practi … read more

Meet The Pros - Diane Bock

by elizaled on Sep 9, 2016

Meet The Pros – Diane Bock Diane is well known in the national pickleball pro circles.  She has a great all-around style, a … read more

What's on Your Pickleball Bucket List?

Sep 2, 2016

Bucket lists are all the rage these days, from the general “100 things to do before I die” to the highly specific & … read more