The ‘pickleball bug’ is contagious ...

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Pickleball enthusiast Jerry Keller envisions youth leagues and tournaments sprouting up at parks all over Simi Valley some day.

Once the “pickleball bug” bites, he said, it’ll be contagious.
“It’s going to be a slow building process, but if people really like it, it would be an avenue for k https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1287594577921637/?type=3

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Upcoming Events | Louisiana Senior Olympic Games Pickleball Tournament | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | Louisiana Senior Olympic Games Pickleball Tournament | World Pickleball Federation:

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Upcoming Events | Central California Pickleball Tournament | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | Central California Pickleball Tournament | World Pickleball Federation:

Grab a paddle and get ready for some fast action Pickleball. Plan to make a weekend out of it as we offer Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles over this three day tournament. Tournament format is double elimination with each match consisting of the best out of three games to 11 points. All participant… http://www.worldpickleball.com/event/central-california-pickleball-tournament/

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‘Pickleball’? Why didn’t they just call it...

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OGDEN — Just when things were finally beginning to look up for our beloved Junction City.

By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard the news that the prestigious 2015 Pickleball Tournament of Champions is leaving Ogden. We pause momentarily for the gasps and cries of disbelief to subside …

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Pickleball getting new South County home ...

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VENICE – On any weekday morning, it might be hard to tell that Sarasota County has expanded its permanent pickleball courts at By-Pass Park.

With about 100 players regularly volleying or just queued up to get into the next game throughout the week, the six new permanent courts at the https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1283313885016373/?type=3

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YMCA pickleball tournament sees all ages ...

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Neon green polymer balls whizzed back and forth across the shiny floors of the Gleason Family YMCA’s basketball court, whacked with ferocious intensity by sweaty pickleball players.

Sunday saw the Y’s first ever pickleball tournament, with six teams participating. Though the sport – which is https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1281875651826863/?type=3

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Resorts rec centers invest in pickleball ...

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John Kerr doesn’t know what the future will hold but thinks it will be profitable.

Kerr, the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center’s director, leaned against a fence last Monday, watching four people whack a wiffle ball back and forth. Eight pickleball courts reflected in the lenses of his sun https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1280494301964998/?type=3

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Playpickleball.sg

Playpickleball.sg:

One of the many good rallies in today friendly match. Well done, Lian and Monty ! https://www.facebook.com/342954125857364/videos/614249422061165/

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Kingsville Pickleball

Kingsville Pickleball:

2016 SEASON OPENING DAY
Monday May 2nd @ 9:00 am
( weather permitting )
Kingsville Arena
1741 Jasperson https://www.facebook.com/KingsvillePickleball/posts/998255046910370

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Springfield Pickleball

Springfield Pickleball:

Shown below is the group play schedule. Please note that the courts at Iles Park are always open to the public. You may play with your own private group or join in and play with our members if we are scheduled to play. Everyone is always welcome to play at any time.

Play schedule for week beginning April 18th:

Monday, April 18: 9:00 AM Novice/Intermediate
Monday, April 18: 5:00
Tuesday, April 19: 5:00
Wednesday, April 20: 5:00
Thursday, April 21: 5:00
Friday, April 22: 9:00 AM; Novice/Intermediate
Friday, April 22: 5:00
Saturday, April 23: 10:00
Sunday, April 24: 1:00 https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldPickleball/posts/504509873007537

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Pickleball starting to take root in Maple City ...

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OGDENSBURG — The growing popularity of pickleball — a cross between badminton, tennis and ping-pong — is prompting city officials to consider expanding opportunities to play the game in the community.

Earlier this month, Parks and Recreation Director Matthew J. Curatolo received a letter fro https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1277730455574716/?type=3

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Interview With US Open Pickleball Championship Orgainziers

Interview With US Open Pickleball Championship Orgainziers:

Pickleball, the paddle game that began on Bainbridge Island in 1965 to keep kids occupied on a rainy day, will now have a national tournament in Naples, Florida April 26-May 1, “The U.S. Open… http://blog.seattlepi.com/videoblogging/2016/04/11/us-open-pickleball/

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Whack the Whiffle: Pickleball Picks Up Popularity in Twin Falls ...

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TWIN FALLS • What started as a small group of pickleball players has morphed into a thriving club.

The sound of plastic balls smacking off paddles reverberated inside Soccer Time Wednesday morning as pickleball players faced off on courts. These matches can look intense — as players https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1276484889032606/?type=3

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Woman sues Newport Beach over pickleball noise at park near her...

Woman sues Newport Beach over pickleball noise at park near her home http://www.worldpickleball.com/woman-sues-newport-beach-over-pickleball-noise-at-park-near-her-home/ A Newport Beach woman has filed a lawsuit claiming that a sport played just 300 feet from her home is so raucous and disturbing that she can’t live a normal life.

Sarah Thomas is suing the city of Newport Beach, claiming the pickleball playing at neighboring San Joaquin Hills Park is so noisy t https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1275687655778996/?type=3

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Upcoming Events | Paddle at the Beach | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | Paddle at the Beach | World Pickleball Federation:

The North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its fourth men’s and women’s indoor pickleball tournament at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC, on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016 http://www.worldpickleball.com/event/paddle-at-the-beach/

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Upcoming Events | Low Country Pickleball Classic | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | Low Country Pickleball Classic | World Pickleball Federation:

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Upcoming Events | 2nd Annual Willamette Valley Spring Rally | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | 2nd Annual Willamette Valley Spring Rally | World Pickleball Federation:

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Upcoming Events | USAPA West Regional Tournament | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | USAPA West Regional Tournament | World Pickleball Federation:

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Pickleball enthusiasm growing in South Mississippi ...

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BILOXI – A game that started in a family’s backyard about 50 years ago has become the latest fitness craze for seniors in South Mississippi. And while its name may be peculiar, pickleball is growing in popularity, especially in Harrison County.

“The sport is a cross between badminton, ping https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1275049912509437/?type=3

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Mission Kansas Spring Pickleball Tournament ...

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In this clip from their 40 minute live stream, Mickey Collins, Dink Pickleball, talks to Mission Kansas Spring Pickleball Tournament sponsors and players. https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1274284939252601/?type=3

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Family donation will create Edina’s first pickleball...

Family donation will create Edina’s first pickleball courts http://www.worldpickleball.com/family-donation-will-create-edinas-first-pickleball-courts/ Edina parks are getting into a pickle.
Thanks to a $150,000 donation from a local family, Edina expects to have a five-court pickleball complex — at Rosland Park — ready for play by the Fourth of July.
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Pickleball experts share knowledge, skills with Cobre High...

Pickleball experts share knowledge, skills with Cobre High students http://www.worldpickleball.com/pickleball-experts-share-knowledge-skills-with-cobre-high-students/

BAYARD – Twenty volunteers recently went to Cobre High School to teach students about the fastest-growing game in the world – pickleball.

Dr. June Decker, coordinator of Silver City Pickleball, commended Cobre High School on making the investment in this lifelong sport.

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Upcoming Events | USAPA Atlantic South Regional Tournament | World Pickleball Federation

Upcoming Events | USAPA Atlantic South Regional Tournament | World Pickleball Federation:

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Louisville Pickleball

Louisville Pickleball:

I have been asked about this many times. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A18uL3-NrBg

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Greater OKC Pickleball Club

Greater OKC Pickleball Club:

2016 Greater OKC Pickleball Club Officer Elections, lunch and play will be Saturday April 9th, 12:00. Go to http://www.greaterokcpickleballclub.wildapricot.org/ to sign up for the event so we will have an accurate count for food.
Come meet your new slate of officers!! https://www.facebook.com/OKCPickleball/posts/578588358974723

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Pickleball Classic Tournament Coming To Pittsburgh

Pickleball Classic Tournament Coming To Pittsburgh:

Wayne Dollard and David Von Hofen stop by to talk about a big pickelball tournament coming to Pittsburgh and how it will benefit the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania! http://a.msn.com/05/en-au/BBrnPg7?ocid=se

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Women hold first pickleball shootout ...

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In 2011, the South Central Florida Pickleball League was formed to give players in various communities the opportunity to test their skills against other pickleball devotees. Local teams have done extremely well with Highlands Ridge taking the league title in 2013, 2015 and 2016 while https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1270048283009600/?type=3

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PICKLEBALL: The Fastest Growing Sport in North America ...

PICKLEBALL: The Fastest Growing Sport in North America http://www.worldpickleball.com/pickleball-the-fastest-growing-sport-in-north-america/

You may have heard of this crazy new game called “pickleball.” The US Pickleball Association (USAPA.org) calls the game a “highly contagious, progressive and incurable disease” and estimates that between 40-50,000 people worldwide are currently infected. “While rarely fatal, the disease has eno https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1269244506423311/?type=3

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Pickleball League organizes in Dundee; sign up April 4,6 ...

Pickleball League organizes in Dundee; sign up April 4,6 http://www.worldpickleball.com/pickleball-league-organizes-in-dundee-sign-up-april-46/ Our Town Rocks and the Dundee Central School Community Wellness Committee are hosting Pickleball Rocks Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dundee Central School gym.
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Oakmont pickleball plan in Santa Rosa council’s court ...

Oakmont pickleball plan in Santa Rosa council’s court http://www.worldpickleball.com/oakmont-pickleball-plan-in-santa-rosa-councils-court/

Oakmont’s divisive pickleball debate lands in front of the Santa Rosa City Council Tuesday, with fans of the fast-growing sport expected to face off against residents worried about the noise from four new proposed multi-use courts.

The city’s Planning Commission in December unanimously app https://www.facebook.com/worldpickleballfederation/photos/a.967245156623249.1073741828.967172929963805/1267791856568576/?type=3

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Decatur Pickleball

Decatur Pickleball:

If you have played, or are interested in playing pickleball in the Decatur, IL area, please take a couple minutes to complete our survey! You can help us make decisions about hours of play, skills clinics, and more. TAKE OUR SURVEY ONLINE: http://goo.gl/forms/GWUVxifv0e.

If you would like a paper copy of the survey, contact Kat Smalley by email at decaturpickleball@gmail.com or by calling 217.791.5653. http://goo.gl/forms/GWUVxifv0e

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