Along with DiBona and Tufts, Anne Cloutier, Don Cloutier, Kerry Weidner and Wendy Larson also volunteered their time to support the pickleball program. And as Tufts noted, a couple of their athletes in particular have made great strides.” “During the summer (of 2024), two of our athletes, Preston Saunders and Max Blackwin, played in a … Read more
Tennis icon Andre Agassi is stepping onto a new kind of court—this time as a professional pickleball player. The former world No. 1 in tennis announced he will make his debut at the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida. Agassi is partnering with Anna Leigh Waters, the current top-ranked player on the women’s … Read more
USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball (USAP), announced that the ‘Play it Forward’ Grant Program is now open. This is the first monetary grant program offered by USA Pickleball Serves. “USA Pickleball Serves ‘Play it Forward’ Grant was developed to support community organizations invested in creating more places to play in underserved … Read more
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States and one of the fastest growing in the world. Along with the United States, pickleball is becoming popular in Australia, Canada, Mexico, India and China. With a unique blend of tennis, badminton, and ping pong elements, the game of pickleball is attracting players of all … Read more
Rather than a static line score, block scoring brings a game or match to life by visualizing the momentum swings along the way. In pickleball, the final score rarely tells the whole story of a game or match. For your consideration: It’s time to discuss “Block Scoring.” In traditional pickleball scoring, we know the basics: … Read more
For years, Alex Bowers thought her competitive days were behind her. College tennis was in the rearview. She had thrived in that team-first environment, left it all on the court, and moved on—to a career in accounting, a steady routine, a life without the adrenaline of sports. At first, she didn’t miss it. It was … Read more
April is National Pickleball Month presented by Fortune Tires, and USA Pickleball is excited to lead the celebration all month long! Established in 2018, National Pickleball Month is designed to connect everyone within the sport while, at the same time, introduce pickleball to new audiences by highlighting how Pickleball is for All. This year for … Read more
Six industry leaders convened at RacquetX in Miami for a discussion around the current fragmented state of regulation in the sport. This past weekend, RacquetX took over the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida. The conference brought together leading industry experts from around the globe to discuss topics related to all racquet sports. One … Read more
USA Pickleball announced today that the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships will take place at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California, November 15th-23rd. Venue and location The Barnes Tennis Center is located just five miles from San Diego International Airport and less than fifteen minutes from downtown San Diego. The venue hosts 19 … Read more
USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body, announced today that the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships will take place at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California, Nov. 15-23. As the pinnacle tournament in our sport, the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego will feature elite-level competition, with only the most skilled … Read more