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Pickleball and Beyond: The Latest SFIA Sports Participation Trends

Every year, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, or SFIA, takes on a number of research projects designed to offer insight into the world of sports through the lens of participation, equipment sales and other metrics. But the Topline Participation Report is one of the longest-standing and most ambitious surveys the organization conducts. Each year, […]

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Lane Community College Pickleball

Travel Lane County Charitable Fund Donates $50K to New Pickleball Facility

The Travel Lane County Charitable Fund in Eugene, Oregon, has announced a $50,000 donation to the planned Regional Pickleball Complex at Lane Community College. The Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation aims to break ground on the complex in May 2025 and finish construction by fall 2025. The facility will feature 24 lighted courts, 10 of them […]

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MLP and PPA Pickleball Tours Officially Complete Merger

The PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball have completed a previously announced merger of the two professional tours under a unified holding company that will allow the brands to be promoted under one roof. The consolidation of the two entities is backed by a $75 million investment by private equity firm SC Holdings, D.C. Pickleball […]

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USA Pickleball Arizona

Mesa to Host 2024 USA Pickleball National Championships

Mesa, Arizona, will host the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships from November 10–17 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, a venue that includes 41 courts and a 2,000-seat dedicated stadium. “We look forward to welcoming our community to the Valley of the Sun to enjoy this year’s Nationals along with the beautiful weather, outdoor activities, […]

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The Fort APP

APP Establishes Official Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale

The Association of Pickleball Players has unveiled plans for a permanent home at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, becoming the first pickleball organization ever to establish an official headquarters and training center. The facility, with 43 courts and a dedicated stadium court, also includes 14 weatherproof courts, pro shop, locker rooms and fitness recovery […]

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USA Pickleball Golden Ticket

USA Pickleball Unveils New Golden Ticket Tournament Format and Schedule for 2024

USA Pickleball will have a new format for its Golden Ticket tournaments in 2024, the only guaranteed path for amateur players to play in the 2024 national championships. As featured tournaments where bracket winners earn pre-registration access to nationals, Golden Ticket events offer participants the opportunity to compete at some of the best facilities around […]

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TTS PPA

Professional Pickleball Association Partners with Team Travel Source

The Professional Pickleball Association has partnered with Team Travel Source, a provider of housing management services for sports events, for the 2024 season. As the official housing partner for the PPA Tour, Team Travel Source will handle all housing and travel requirements for the organization. The PPA Tour features more than 25 events across the […]

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New Georgia Pickleball Facility Named Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events

The name of the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility will be Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events, revealed Macon-Bibb County in Georgia, the Urban Development Authority and Visit Macon. The 150,000-square-foot complex will feature 32 courts (16 upstairs and 16 downstairs) with four pods of four courts on each level. Rhythm and Rally Sports and […]

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USA Pickleball National Championships
The 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships attracted an estimated 10,000 attendees on its final day of competition. (Photo courtesy of USA Pickleball)

USA Pickleball to Explore Championships Location

At the close of its national championships, USA Pickleball has announced it will reassess plans for the future location of the event. The national governing body hosted the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships powered by Invited and the PPA Tour at the Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas and said it expects to decide on […]

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Pure pickleball

USA Pickleball Announces Move to New Scottsdale Facility

Pure Pickleball has announced plans to develop a facility near Talking Stick Resort & Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, that will be the largest pickleball facility in Arizona and one of the largest facilities in the world, becoming the home for USA Pickleball’s permanent headquarters in Scottsdale. The venue is expected to open in the fall […]

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