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How A Nebraska YMCA Uses Pickleball to Engage Community, Gain New Members
In 2023, there is no question that pickleball is exploding at an absurd rate. However, the way in which the sport develops in an area is not always linear or uniform throughout different parts of the country. So much of the growth of pickleball is determined by location, demographics, and proximity to other areas where…
How Chicken N Pickle Integrates Food Trucks
At a venue like Chicken N Pickle, food and pickleball go together like pickles and hot chicken. In addition to both indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, you can find various yard games such as bocce and cornhole, as well as ping pong and other games on their properties. Further, each Chicken N Pickle location features…
Non-Profit Pickleball Club Aims To Build Popularity of The Sport
While a pickleball club may come in a number of forms, non-profit pickleball clubs continue to pop up throughout the country, making pickleball even more accessible in communities. Council Bluffs Area Pickleball, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, was formed in 2019 when a group of local pickleball players approached the Iowa West Foundation to help…
Georgia Mall Converted Into Large Scale Pickleball Center
While many outside the pickleball world may not have heard of Macon, Georgia, this city is quickly rising to be one of the top pickleball destinations in the state. Tattnall Pickleball Center, which boasts 26 courts and hosts large tournaments, is already one of the best pickleball facilities in the country. However, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority has set into motion plans for Macon to increase its capacity to host even more pickleball tourists with the conversion of the Macon Mall into a large indoor pickleball facility.
How A Florida Pickleball Facility Operates in a Subtropical Climate
While having outdoor pickleball courts in any geographic area can be difficult at times, managing and maintaining pickleball courts in a climate such as Manatee County, Florida has its own particular set of challenges. With its subtropical climate, Manatee County experiences both extremes of heat and rain, requiring special attention for any outdoor recreational activity….
Rec-Plex Uses Clinics To Introduce Youth to the Sport
It is no secret that the sport of pickleball has absolutely exploded in popularity within the U.S. over the last 10 years, and even more so since the pandemic in 2020. While one of pickleball’s many strengths is its ability to be played by those of older age, the younger generations are equally excited to learn a new sport and grow in their skills. Whether it’s the physical activity, the competition, or simply the social aspect, kids of all ages are quickly latching onto the game of pickleball.