Amateur Pickleball

Picklr Opens 21,000‑Sq‑Ft, 10‑Court Indoor Club in Herriman, Utah

Picklr opened a 21,000-sq-ft indoor club in Herriman/Bluffdale, Utah, bringing 10 courts and year-round play to a growin...

USA Pickleball launches on-site paddle testing for amateurs

USA Pickleball launched a field-testing program to verify paddle specs at amateur events, starting at the 2026 Golden Ti...

When amateur pickleball players should take a break

Pickleball should leave you tired and satisfied, not limping into the next day. For recreational players, especially tho...

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How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle for Your Game

Picking the right paddle affects power, control, and long-term comfort on the court. This practical guide condenses the ...

New Boynton Beach development promises large indoor pickleball and courts

Plans unveiled Jan 16 reveal The District, a 520,000+ sq ft mixed-use complex west of the Florida Turnpike in Boynton Be...

USA Pickleball spells out essential rules, gear, and play basics

USA Pickleball lays out court rules, equipment standards, and play basics to help players, clubs, and tournament organiz...

India’s Para Pickleball pathway integrates Mauli students into DUPR system

AIPA registered Mauli School students on DUPR to bring hearing-impaired and differently abled youth into the global comp...

Flapjack Social Club to Open Pickleball Hub in Carrollwood

Flapjack Social Club will open a 30,000-square-foot pickleball and social venue at The Palms of Carrollwood Shopping Cen...

Jacksonville grant bid rejected; public pickleball courts left unfunded

Jacksonville's application for state funding for public pickleball courts was rejected, leaving no grant support and exp...

St. Pete Athletic opens 14‑court pickleball and social club

St. Pete Athletic opened a 50,000 sq. ft. paddle and social club with 14 pickleball courts and extensive amenities. It o...

Coach's life saved during pickleball by off-duty firefighter

San Juan Hills coach Rob Frith suffered cardiac arrest playing pickleball; an off-duty firefighter's CPR and an AED save...

Three tournament pillars to sharpen your amateur pickleball game

A coach-level playbook breaks tournament success into three practical pillars players can practice. These habits matter ...

Kallang adds eight dual-use pickleball courts under OCBC-backed programme

Eight dual-use pickleball courts opened at The Kallang on Jan 9, expanding community access under an OCBC-backed program...

USA Pickleball Clarifies Seven Rules, Effective January First 2026

USA Pickleball rolled out seven clarifications to its rulebook on December 26, 2025, with the changes taking effect Janu...

Twelve drill progressive plan helps amateurs improve measurable skills

On December 26 coaches unveiled a 12 drill progressive training plan designed to accelerate measurable improvement for a...

Pickleplex to host 2026 Pickleball Canada National Championship in GTA

Pickleball Canada named Pickleplex Social Club in the Greater Toronto Area to host the 2026 national amateur championshi...

Club 509 Announces $25,000 Summer Classic Pickleball Tournament

Club 509 announced a June 19–21 Summer Classic with a $25,000 prize pool at CBRC Health & Fitness in Richland. The event...

SM Supermalls Expands Pickleball Network to Reach 80 Courts

SM Supermalls announced an expanded commitment to pickleball, finishing 2025 with 61 courts across 25 properties, includ...

USA Pickleball Elects Stephanie Russell as Board Chair for 2026

USA Pickleball elected Stephanie Russell as Chair of its Board of Directors, with her term beginning January 1, 2026, si...

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Coastal homeowner faces $2.4 million fine over unpermitted pickleball court

A lawsuit filed January 14, 2026, challenges a roughly $2.4 million enforcement action tied to beachfront access and an ...

PICKLETILE INFINITYFLEX wins ASBA Game Changer Award after Nationals

PickleTile's INFINITYFLEX modular divider won the ASBA 2025 Game Changer Award, promising faster court reconfiguration a...

Picklr to open Long Island flagship with roughly 15 indoor courts

Picklr signed a lease for a new Commack facility at 3124 Jericho Turnpike, adding about 15 courts and member amenities t...

Mountbatten trials foam silent pickleball to cut court noise

Mountbatten community held a silent pickleball tryout using high-density foam balls to cut court noise. About 120 reside...

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Referees Saw Paddle in Half, Check Legality During Match

At a Courted Series event in Miami on December 26, 2025 referees took the extraordinary step of sawing a competitor's pa...

Beginner's roadmap to pickleball: where to start and practice

New players get a practical primer on finding beginner play, basic gear, and drills to build the soft game safely and so...

Ace Pickleball Club Launches Q1 2026 Paddle Demo Program for Members

Ace Pickleball Club published its Q1 2026 Paddle Demo Program on January 2, 2026, inviting members and guests to test a ...

Draws released for Pickleball Central Indoor Nationals at Life Time

Organizers released the official pro draws ahead of the Jan. 19 start in Lakeville, MN. PickleballTV will begin live cov...

Kerrville keeps basketball court after pickleball plan backlash

Kerrville will restore the decades-old basketball court at Guadalupe Park after a community survey showed strong support...

Walnut Creek court hours cut after Rudgear Park noise dispute

City reduces Rudgear Park play hours after neighbor lawsuits over pickleball noise, prompting appeals and frustration am...