Pickleball is undergoing a major surge in popularity. According to USA Pickleball, about 4.8 million people played the sport at least once in the U.S.in 2020, an increase of nearly 40% in just two years. But tennis remains far more popular, with tournaments around the world, four of the...
” says Kim Jagd, a senior women’s pro who bounces between both tours. “And that’s not smart. [Pardoe] got pretty full of himself pretty fast. I still play his tournaments, though. I need the experience.”
If I was looking for property on the growing west side of San Francisco, I'd most certainly try to find a home near Larsen Park. I'm certain the park will become a new gathering spot for a lot of social gatherings in the future. There will be fun tournaments, potlucks, birthday par...
” said Alex Gara, co-founder of theAmerican Bocce Company, which runs a league with 3,000 players in Chicago as well as national tournaments. “Often there’s this magical moment where things all come together and a sport grows exponentially very quickly. A lot of people...
It turns out that the recreation center near me has multi-purposed their basketball and badminton courts with pickleball lines so I decided to go to a drop-in session. Is Pickleball Difficult To Play? And Can You Really Meet People?
near Seattle, in 1965. After discovering the sport, Garrett dedicated himself to playing nearly every day. His relentless commitment quickly propelled him up the ranks, excelling in tournaments nationwide. Always seeking to improve every aspect of his game, Garrett realized he could create a paddle...
For recreational players, amateur and open tournaments are increasing in popularity [1]. One interesting aspect of pickleball players is how many are older—the 65+ age category is tied as the second largest, only 10% lower than the 25–34-year-old category, making the average age of those...