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Huntingburg pickleball courts near completion, opening expected by late May

Huntingburg pickleball courts near completion, opening expected by late May

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PPF cracks down on unsanctioned tournaments amid pickleball boom

PPF cracks down on unsanctioned tournaments amid pickleball boom

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Niagara-on-the-Lake to repay pickleball club after court closure

Niagara-on-the-Lake to repay pickleball club after court closure

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PickleRage to open first Arizona club in Scottsdale Airpark

PickleRage to open first Arizona club in Scottsdale Airpark

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Orange Beach to open 14-court public pickleball complex May 7

Orange Beach to open 14-court public pickleball complex May 7

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Nagaland wins 11 medals, leads Kolkata Open pickleball surge
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Nagaland wins 11 medals, leads Kolkata Open pickleball surge

Nagaland swept 11 medals, including eight golds, in Kolkata, a breakout that points to a new amateur pickleball hotspot outside India’s usual centers.

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Plover pickleball fundraiser returns with broad amateur divisions
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Plover pickleball fundraiser returns with broad amateur divisions

Plover's second annual fundraiser returned June 20 with novice-to-advanced brackets, chasing nearly $7,000 raised last year at Sentry Pickleball Complex.

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Marysville fundraiser invites beginners to learn pickleball with free gear
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Marysville fundraiser invites beginners to learn pickleball with free gear

Marysville Rotary's Pickle for Peace paired a $25 learner clinic and free spectator entry with provided gear for beginners at Eljer Park.

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Five pickleball players killed in Texas plane crash en route to tournament
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Five pickleball players killed in Texas plane crash en route to tournament

Five Amarillo Pickleball Club members, including Hayden Dillard and pilot Justin Glen Appling, died in a Texas crash while flying to New Braunfels.

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509 Summer Classic expands amateur pickleball to 22 courts in Richland
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509 Summer Classic expands amateur pickleball to 22 courts in Richland

The 509 Summer Classic spread onto 22 courts in Richland, pairing 3.0-5.0 amateur draws with a $25,000 prize pool and a second team weekend.

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Pickle Money Balls Super Series moves to Daytona Beach, offers $250,000
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Pickle Money Balls Super Series moves to Daytona Beach, offers $250,000

Pickle Money Ball’s Super Series East is heading to Daytona Beach for Sept. 24-27, bringing a guaranteed $250,000 purse across 29 amateur divisions.

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Father's Day pickleball tournament raises funds for Alzheimer's Association
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Father's Day pickleball tournament raises funds for Alzheimer's Association

Father’s Day play at Knoxville’s Pavilion of Pickleball raised money for the Alzheimer’s Association, turning a weekend bracket into a fundraiser with a purpose.

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Los Banos nears grand opening of new pickleball courts
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Los Banos nears grand opening of new pickleball courts

Final concrete is in at the Los Banos Ag Sports Complex, bringing the city closer to opening dedicated pickleball courts for a player base that tops 100.

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The Picklr plans new seven-court indoor club in Placentia
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The Picklr plans new seven-court indoor club in Placentia

The Picklr is bringing a seven-court indoor club to Placentia, aiming at Orange County players who want year-round play, league access and more court time.

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Queen City Open draws 506 players to Springfield pickleball event
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Queen City Open draws 506 players to Springfield pickleball event

A 506-player field turned the Queen City Open into Springfield’s biggest pickleball weekend yet, while every entry helped pay for Meador Park upgrades.

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Jason Barry pickleball tournament raises more than $75,000 for cancer research
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Jason Barry pickleball tournament raises more than $75,000 for cancer research

The Jason Barry Team’s third annual pickleball fundraiser topped $75,000, lifting a June 17-18 event into one of amateur pickleball’s stronger charity draws.

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Cancer Challenge pickleball tournament draws 144 players in Lowell
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Cancer Challenge pickleball tournament draws 144 players in Lowell

144 players turned the Cancer Challenge pickleball tournament into a real participation story in Lowell, even as the field dipped from recent years.

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How to choose the right pickleball paddle for hobby players
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How to choose the right pickleball paddle for hobby players

Learn the core paddle factors, weight, grip, shape, core and face materials, plus testing routines, demo options, and how to match a paddle to your play style.

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Tennessee State Games pickleball draws 165 players, $2,600 purse
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Tennessee State Games pickleball draws 165 players, $2,600 purse

A 165-player field and a $2,600 purse turned Jackson’s State Games pickleball stop into a real regional chase, not just a local weekend bracket.

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Amateur Pickleball Primer, Rules, Gear, and Beginner Game Plan
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Amateur Pickleball Primer, Rules, Gear, and Beginner Game Plan

This guide walks you through the essentials of playing pickleball, from court layout and equipment to the core rules you must know. You will get practical serving and positioning tips, simple drills to build consistency, and where to find USA Pickleball resources for local play and skill progression.

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India names junior Pickleball World Cup teams, Singh and Shah lead
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India names junior Pickleball World Cup teams, Singh and Shah lead

Arjun Singh and Veer Shah headline India's junior World Cup squads after Ahmedabad trials, as the IPA builds a real youth pathway for Da Nang.

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Bayfront Park pickleball courts close for $189,000 renovation
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Bayfront Park pickleball courts close for $189,000 renovation

Three Bayfront Park pickleball courts went offline for a $189,000 rebuild, forcing players onto tennis courts while the town swaps concrete for asphalt.

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Long Island pickleball challenge opens 2026 outdoor amateur series
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Long Island pickleball challenge opens 2026 outdoor amateur series

Josh Lesh and John Enriquez erased a 5-10 hole for gold at Hempstead Lake, capping a full-day amateur opener built on round-robin play and player comfort.

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USA Pickleball releases 2026 Nationals schedule for San Diego return
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USA Pickleball releases 2026 Nationals schedule for San Diego return

USA Pickleball’s Nationals schedule locks in nine days in San Diego, with qualification paths, priority registration and multiple divisions shaping a long tournament week.

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How to Choose the Right Pickleball Paddle for Your Game
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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 five key decision factors, weight, grip size, shape, face and core materials, and try-before-you-buy strategies, so players can test and compare paddles with confidence.

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OFD tops DCFD for gold in first-responder pickleball match
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OFD tops DCFD for gold in first-responder pickleball match

OFD beat DCFD for gold at River City Pickleball Club, turning a first-responder rivalry into a new off-duty stage for Owensboro pride and team bonding.

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Mississauga park reopens with new pickleball courts and upgraded amenities
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Mississauga park reopens with new pickleball courts and upgraded amenities

Gulleden Park will reopen June 20 with two pickleball courts, a spray pad, upgraded playground and a full amenity lineup beside Burnhamthorpe Community Centre.

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TruMark pickleball fundraiser raises more than $12,715 in Lansdale
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TruMark pickleball fundraiser raises more than $12,715 in Lansdale

More than $12,715 flowed from TruMark’s Pickleball with Purpose event at Dill Dinkers, turning a June 3 rally in Lansdale into money for community programs.

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14-year-old Kelly Goodnow becomes youngest PPA gold medalist in Boise
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14-year-old Kelly Goodnow becomes youngest PPA gold medalist in Boise

Kelly Goodnow's Boise gold was more than a teenage breakthrough. At 14 years and three months, she topped a record once held by Anna Leigh Waters and powered a doubles run.

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US Open Pickleball marks 10th anniversary with record amateur turnout
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US Open Pickleball marks 10th anniversary with record amateur turnout

The US Open's 10th year brings nearly 4,000 players to East Naples, with free access for most matches and the sport's biggest amateur-pro crossroads.

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

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Asheville Pickleball Association fuels rapid growth across Western North Carolina
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Asheville Pickleball Association fuels rapid growth across Western North Carolina

Asheville’s pickleball boom is forcing a court-access reckoning, and the Asheville Pickleball Association is helping turn demand into clinics, leagues and a push for new public space.

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Pickleball Kingdom opens Homewood club with free play, clinics and tech
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Pickleball Kingdom opens Homewood club with free play, clinics and tech

Pickleball Kingdom opened its Homewood club with free play, beginner clinics and court tech, aiming to turn first-timers into regulars from day one.

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Huntsville opens John Hunt Park Recreation Center with 25 pickleball courts
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Huntsville opens John Hunt Park Recreation Center with 25 pickleball courts

Huntsville opened a $18.5 million pickleball-heavy recreation center, adding 25 covered, lighted courts and a new competitive home base inside John Hunt Park.

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