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Two professional pickleball leagues, the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball, have announced a merger under one unified holding company that will allow the two brands to be promoted under one roof. The new combined organization will provide players, fans, and sponsors with a streamlined schedule. The PPA Tour is a bracket-style tour format while […]
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The Sports & Fitness Industry Association and Pickleheads have released a State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report, which provides analysis of pickleball participation and facility and court data in the United States. SFIA conducts an annual survey of Americans ages 6 and older and tracks participation in 124 sports, fitness and outdoor activities. This […]
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The Association of Pickleball Professionals has officially changed its name to the Association of Pickleball Players. The small change reflects the APP’s desire to be a catalyst of pickleball for all players, regardless of age or skill. The rebrand was unveiled May 24 at the APP’s annual Boca Raton APP New York City Open, held […]
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The sport of pickleball has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the past several years, sweeping across the United States and sending host cities and destinations into a frenzy. It’s nearly impossible to avoid the sport these days, whether it be in the news, on social media or television. Pickleball is inevitable. According to USA Pickleball, […]
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For years, the Sports & Fitness industry Association has studied which sports people participate in and how often. Perhaps just as important, they also track the number of people who say they don’t participate in anything at all. For professionals in the sports-event industry, there is a tremendous amount of interesting data in the SFIA’s […]
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Anheuser-Busch has hopped on the pickleball craze, announcing that it has purchased a Major League Pickleball team for the 2023 season in a deal that will give the beverage giant a founding partnership with the larger MLP league and control over one of the league’s expansion teams. “We have a proud and longstanding history as […]
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Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events held a groundbreaking ceremony for their long-awaited pickleball courts. “As pickleball emerges into one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, we are excited to bring these much-needed courts to our community,” said Grant Brown, recreation & cultural affairs director. “Right […]
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The city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, will be adding 12 new outdoor lighted pickleball courts at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The pickleball courts will be located on the east side of Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium and will share the parking lot with the varsity baseball field. The sportsplex is an 100-acre facility that encompasses a […]
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Major League Pickleball, a professional pickleball league that showcases professional pickleball players in a unique team format, has announced an expansion to 12 teams for 2022 and new team owners including entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Eight teams took part in the league’s first season in 2021. The league has also confirmed that the 2022 MLP Draft […]
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The Association of Pickleball Professionals will return to the PicklePlex in Punta Gorda, Florida, with a stop on the tour at the pickleball-specific venue at Florida Southwestern State College. The event will be staged February 23–27 after being held at the complex in 2020 and 2021. The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau is working […]
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In less than two months, @F1LasVegas will put on a show unlike anything previously seen in @F1. And this is just the beginning of what all parties involved hope is a long and lucrative partnership.
https://www.sportstravelmagazine.com/formula-1-ready-to-make-big-splash-in-las-vegas/
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, @usatf and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have announced. The Trials will take place from June 21–30 at the University of Oregon and will serve as the @TeamUSA selection…
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