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Pickleball in the Sun, a lifestyle brand and experiential marketing agency dedicated to pickleball, has named Nancy Reynolds to the new position of chief revenue officer. An executive with experience in sales leadership and channel transformation, Reynolds joins the team with a record of driving growth at some of the world’s top tech firms. “As […]
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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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Pickleball remains the fastest-growing sport in America, says the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, and all of the seven major sport and fitness physical activity categories showed increased year-over-year rates of participation in the SFIA’s 2024 Topline Participation Report. In 2023, 242 million Americans (78.8%) participated in an activity one or more times, a 2.2% […]
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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 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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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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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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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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