An Homage to Pickleball: Carvana PPA Tour to Hold Vintage Wooden Paddle Tournament to Commemorate the Founding of the Game

An Homage to Pickleball: Carvana PPA Tour to Hold Vintage Wooden Paddle Tournament to Commemorate the Founding of the Game

In a celebration of pickleball’s 60th anniversary, the Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce the Pickleball Central Vintage Wooden Paddle Open tournament this September 16-21 in Sacramento, California, at Life Time Arden. In a nod to pickleball’s founding 1965, the Vintage Wooden Paddle Open will be an all-wooden paddle event, meaning all players – … Read more

Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the Pickleball Court: Why Every Player Should Be Prepared

Sudden Cardiac Arrest on the Pickleball Court: Why Every Player Should Be Prepared

It’s a sunny Saturday morning at your local pickleball court. The game is fast-paced, everyone is laughing, and then suddenly, everything stops. A player collapses mid-rally. They’re not moving. They’re not breathing. At that moment, the question becomes: Would you, or anyone else on the court, know what to do? This scenario is more common … Read more

Selkirk Is Hosting a Pickleball Combine to Nurture Their Next Big Star

Selkirk Is Hosting a Pickleball Combine to Nurture Their Next Big Star

Twelve pro hopefuls are heading to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to see if they’ve got what it takes to go to the next level. This weekend, twelve hand-picked hopefuls will descend on Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to partake in Selkirk Sport’s first-ever pickleball combine. The event is part of Selkirk’s new Sparta Program, “a groundbreaking initiative designed … Read more

Draw Reveal: Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open

Draw Reveal: Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open

The Pickleball Central Sacramento Vintage Open is kicking off on September 24th and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement! As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on … Read more

PPA Finals Return to San Clemente in May 2026 as Pro Pickleball Calendar Streamlines

PPA Finals Return to San Clemente in May 2026 as Pro Pickleball Calendar Streamlines

The PPA Tour Finals are set to return to Life Time Rancho San Clemente from May 4-10, 2026, as the professional pickleball calendar streamlines. With this shift, the Carvana PPA Tour season will culminate in May, at which point the Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) season will begin and run through August. The … Read more

USA Pickleball Announces Partnership With PICKLETILE™ As Preferred Court Builder And Official Noise Reduction Partner

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USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, today announced a partnership with PICKLETILE™, naming the company the Preferred Court Builder and Official Noise Reduction Partner of USA Pickleball. Through this partnership, PICKLETILE™ will serve as a primary resource for individuals, cities, and facilities nationwide seeking to build … Read more

PPA Finals Return to San Clemente in May 2026 as Pro Pickleball Calendar Streamlines

PPA Finals Return to San Clemente in May 2026 as Pro Pickleball Calendar Streamlines

The PPA Tour Finals are set to return to Life Time Rancho San Clemente from May 4-10, 2026, as the professional pickleball calendar streamlines. With this shift, the Carvana PPA Tour season will culminate in May, at which point the Major League Pickleball (MLP presented by DoorDash) season will begin and run through August. The … Read more

USA Pickleball Serves Awards Second Round Of ‘Grow The Game’ Grants To 54 Organizations Nationwide

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USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball, today announced the second round of recipients for its Grow the Game Grant Program, awarding grants to 54 community organizations, schools, and recreation programs across the country. Through this round, USA Pickleball will expand access to the sport of pickleball in 28 states, impacting a projected … Read more

Former Bond Villain Finds New Foe in Florida Pickleball Courts

Former Bond Villain Finds New Foe in Florida Pickleball Courts

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Residents of an upscale neighborhood are in an uproar over a proposed pickleball court installation, fearing the noise will shatter the peace and tranquility of nearby homes. It’s a story as old as time. This version takes place in Apollo Beach, Florida, where the homeowners association’s plans … Read more