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Gainesville Opens Eight Pickleball Courts at Tom Petty Park After $2.6M Renovation

Gainesville opened eight new pickleball courts at Tom Petty Park, 501 NE 16th Ave., part of a $2.6 million renovation funded by the WSPP half-cent sales tax.

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Dink Tank Plans Ocean Isle Indoor Pickleball Complex, Pushes Courts Past 100

Dink Tank Dynasty plans an indoor complex at 615 Seaside Rd SW in Ocean Isle Beach with more than six courts, a shop and food counter, targeting a 2026 opening.

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La Center Council Approves $16,208.55 Contract for Heritage Park Pickleball Fencing

La Center council approved a $16,208.55 contract with ECO Fencing and Decking to install perimeter fencing at the new Heritage Park pickleball courts.

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Pick the Right Pickleball Paddle Quickly for Retreat Clinics and Match Play

Choosing the right paddle before a retreat matters for clinics and match play; this quick guide helps attendees and shops pick paddles fast and with confidence.

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Pickleball in Paradise March 2026 Sandals Clinics Sold Out or Waitlisted

Multiple Pickleball in Paradise Sandals clinics show SOLD OUT or waitlist status on the operator’s trips page, including Sandals Royal Curacao (Mar 4–10) and Sandals Saint Vincent (Mar 9–15).

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USA Pickleball Adds Multiple New Models to Approved Paddle List

USA Pickleball’s Equipment Evaluation Committee added five models on March 3, 2026, and the EEC-maintained Approved Paddle List now includes entries dated Feb 16–Mar 3 that all show status "Pass."

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Key Due Diligence Questions for Evaluating Pro-Led Pickleball Retreats

Ask the right questions before you book: who’s actually coaching, how many players are signed up, and exactly what’s included, those three facts alone make or break a pro-led retreat.

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Small-group International Luxury Pickleball Wellness Retreat Held in Saigon March 4-8, 2026

Beacon Hill Global hosted a four-night luxury pickleball wellness retreat at The Reverie Saigon (22-36 Nguyễn Huệ), March 4–8, 2026, featuring daily coaching, a mini-tournament and hosted dinners.

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Carvana PPA Tour Reveals 2026-27 Global Schedule Including Dallas, San Clemente

The Carvana PPA Tour announced a global 2026-27 slate kicking off Aug. 31, 2026 with the Veolia Nationals, featuring 20 1000+ point tour stops and more than 25 international events.

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Top Pickleball Retreats Compared: Choose Coaching, Social, or Luxury Trips

Compare top pickleball retreats to pick coaching-focused, social, or luxury trips that match your goals and playing level.

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Practical Playbook for Running Successful Pickleball Retreats

This guide walks you through everything needed to plan, run, and scale multi-day pickleball retreats with minimal stress. You’ll get a step-by-step operations playbook covering session design, player management, payments, staffing, on-court programming, and community-building so you can focus on coaching and hospitality.

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Invite‑Only Necker Island Pickleball Forum Returns, Pro‑Am and Clinics Set

Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island will host the invite-only Necker Island Pickleball Forum March 8–13, 2026, with daily clinics, open play and a Pro‑Am that includes PPA pros and celebrity guests.

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Essential Court Checklist for Multi-Day Pickleball Retreat Planners

A practical court checklist for planners to audit surfaces, lighting, courts and logistics so multi-day pickleball retreats run safely and smoothly.

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Retreat-ready pickleball drill plan boosts skills and match play

A compact, retreat-ready drill plan pairs coached clinics with high-repetition practice to sharpen dinks, third-shot drops, serves, and footwork. Hosts and players can use it to build skill transfer and faster improvement.

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Dinking Mastery Essential for 3.0-to-4.0 Players at Retreats

Mastering the dink is the single most important leap for players moving from 3.0 to 4.0, and retreat clinics can deliver that progress with focused technique work and drills. This guide lays out grip and paddle position, footwork patterns, height and placement targets, spin and timed aggression, plus retreat-ready drills coaches can use immediately.

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LevelUp Pickleball March 7-8 weekend camps sell out across U.S. markets

LevelUp Pickleball’s March 7-8 weekend camps sold out in multiple U.S. markets, with the company’s all-camps scheduling page showing “Sold Out” tags, including the Mesa, Arizona weekend event.

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How to pick the perfect pickleball retreat: practical checklist

A practical guide for players comparing pickleball retreats, covering coaching, logistics, packing, and pricing to help you book with confidence.

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New Indoor Pickleball Club Opens in Clifton Park with Low Memberships

FryeGuys Pickleball Club opened Dec. 19 at 1319 Route 146 in Clifton Park, offering three indoor courts, changing rooms, a kitchenette and memberships starting at $20 per month. Founder Steve Frye says the 9,000-square-foot facility aims to provide an affordable, inclusive place for players of all ages and experience levels and has already signed up more than 150 members.

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New Hong Kong Court-by-Court Pickleball Guide Lists Venues, Prices, Booking Tips

A refreshed, court-by-court pickleball guide for Hong Kong was published Feb. 23, 2026, promising updated addresses, price points and booking instructions across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.

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Powerball Named Title Sponsor of PPA 55+ State Championship Series

Powerball will be the title sponsor of the PPA Pickleball State Championship Series, rebranding the nationwide amateur circuit and tying state champions into the Pickleball World Championships.

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Packing, Prep and On-Court Drills Every Pickleball Retreat Attendee Needs

Essential packing and drill advice for pickleball retreat attendees, from paddles and shoes to coach-ready drills and safety tips that maximize practice and prevent injury.

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Pickleball Getaways Directory: Global Retreats, Itineraries, Pricing, Logistics

Pickleball Getaways maintains an active directory of global retreats with itineraries, coach rosters, pricing tiers, and booking and cancellation terms to help players plan trips.

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Brothers Skipped College, Rode Pandemic Boom to Selkirk's Nine-Figure Future

Two brothers left college to build Selkirk Sport, rode the pandemic pickleball surge, and the Idaho company now expects nine-figure revenue and major growth that matters to players and retreat operators.

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Essential packing and prep for weeklong pickleball retreats

A complete packing checklist and pre-trip tips for weeklong or long-weekend pickleball retreats. Pack paddles, shoes, recovery gear, and confirm travel documents.

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Costa Rica offers coach-led pickleball retreats and private camps for 2026

Costa Rica retreat operator lists coach-led pickleball camps and customizable private retreats for 2026, useful for players and planners.

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December signals tighter governance and indoor growth for pickleball retreats

December 2025 closed with a wave of regulatory enforcement, indoor facility rollouts, and equipment market shifts that will affect players, coaches, and retreat planners heading into 2026. Key moves by governing bodies, expanding indoor club capacity, and paddle sponsorship changes mean retreat organizers must plan for court access, equipment compliance, and participant safety.

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How to Plan and Run a Successful Pickleball Retreat

This practical guide lays out step-by-step planning and operational advice for organizers, coaches, resorts, and community groups running stay-and-play pickleball retreats. Follow the timelines, staffing ratios, curriculum framework, and logistics below to deliver coaching value, build community, and reduce common operational risks.

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On-Site Paddle Verification at Golden Ticket Events Means Retreats Must Prepare

USA Pickleball field-tested on-site paddle verification at Golden Ticket events, signaling retreats must plan for paddle-compliance checks and guest gear guidance.

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Las Vegas Breaks Ground on 24-Court Regional Pickleball Complex

A ceremonial groundbreaking on Jan. 8, 2026 launched construction of a 24-court regional pickleball complex at Wayne Bunker Park in northwest Las Vegas, a project costing just over $12 million. Funded in part through the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, the facility is expected to open in early 2027 and aims to host recreational play, tournaments and larger events.

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PPA Challenger Trials 17-Foot Singles Court at Four Events to Intensify Play

PPA Challenger Series will test a narrower 17-foot singles court at four events to lengthen points and create a more intense, spectator-friendly singles product.

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