Positive power Of pickleball
(September 27 The Villages, FL, www.thevillagesdailysun.com) When pickleball players hit one of the more than 100 courts in The Villages to play a match, they’re working out more than just their bodies. Research shows they’re also working out their minds. A study done in Japan, which was published in the journal “Leisure Studies” in May, confirms…
Special Olympics Michigan to Receive Sport Court Surface From USA Pickleball As Part of National Pickleball Month
PHOENIX – The National Governing Body for the fastest-growing sport in the United States today announced it will be gifting a pickleball court to partners at Special Olympics Michigan as part of National Pickleball Month celebrations in April. The court will be dedicated to promoting pickleball participation amongst Special Olympics events and programs in the…
Pickleball Hall of Fame Announces Formal Unification with USA Pickleball
PHOENIX – The Pickleball Hall of Fame today announced a formal unification with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body of the sport. The organization welcomes new board members, officers, and bylaws as it continues to recognize individuals who have achieved exceptional results in pickleball play over the course of their career, as well as those…
Video: It’s game time for Northern Utah Picklers
(June 2017, Kaysville, UT, www.deseretnews.com) A group of Kaysville sports enthusiasts dealt a “lob shot” of sorts to their city leaders. In true competitive spirit, the Kaysville mayor and city council volleyed back. Now, a year later, the result might make a passionate pickler proud. View Video…
Video: Pickleball picks up some new fans in the park
(September 18, 2016 San Francisco, CA, www.sfchronicle.com) Pickleball. “I’d never even heard of it,” shrugs Carolyn Harvey, 70. “I had no idea what it was.” Harvey wasn’t the only one. Mentioning the game often results in quizzical looks. But the court game, which combines elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, has been catching on…
Day Four Wrap-up: Singles competition marks midpoint for #NationalsVI
Today was the Men’s and Women’s Singles Competition at the USAPA #NationalsVI Tournament in Buckeye, Arizona. There were great battles in all divisions with epic rallies. The Singles Age Group Competition marks the midpoint of this year’s tournament. On Friday, the Open Division begins. See below for final results for today’s matches plus photos and…
Children’s Book “Bend Your Knees, Louise” Supports USA Pickleball
Bend Your Knees, Louise! Is a children’s picture book, written with clever rhymes by Jackie Freeman and Karen Worthy; with outstanding illustrations by Kevin Fales. For every book sold, the authors will be donating 50 cents to USA Pickleball towards our grant programs! Thank you for supporting our mission of helping our pickleball youth. In…
How USA Pickleball Officials Are Working To Make The Sport Quieter
Carl Schmits and his team at USA Pickleball are using technology to lessen the sounds of the game for environments that may be more sensitive to noise. By Bob Reinert Red Line Editorial People in and around the sport will admit it – pickleball noise can be disruptive for communities more sensitive to sound. “We…
In A Rapidly Growing Sport, Advanced Technology Is Helping Shape Future Pickleball Paddles
USA Pickleball’s Equipment and Evaluation Committee seeks to ensure a level playing field for players and manufacturers while still maintaining the integrity of the game. By Bob Reinert Red Line Editorial Listen to Carl Schmits talk about spin rates and exit velocity, and you might think that you’re hearing someone discuss baseball pitchers and hitters….
Health, Happiness, School and Pickleball: How the Sport is Becoming Part of One Arizona Family’s American Dream
After discovering pickleball, Larry Lam, who immigrated to the United States from Vietnam after the war, and his family have embraced the sport fully. By Joanne C. GerstnerRed Line Editorial Larry Lam let out a hearty laugh while piecing together his family’s unexpected journey into pickleball. About a decade ago, Lam was asked by an…