Pickleball Central Blog

U. S. Open Pickleball Championships - April 26 - May 1, 2016

by glenepeterson on Mar 10, 2016

First Ever US OPEN Pickleball Championships The first ever U.S. Open Pickleball Championships begin April 26 throug … read more

Pickleball Japanese Adventure

Mar 9, 2016

Having lived in Japan for 16 years, we offer the opportunity to experience Japan at a level most tourists never see. Our Japane … read more

Pickleball and Spain - A Great Combination

Mar 8, 2016

Imagine playing pickleball in a foreign country with the locals every morning, taking guided tours through castles, palaces an … read more

One Thousand Reasons to Play Pickleball in Kiev, Ukraine

by elizaled on Mar 4, 2016

37986 … read more

Meet the Pros - Joyce Jones

by pickleballfun on Mar 2, 2016

Joyce Jones is a National Treasure in Pickleball circles. She knew Senator Joel Pritchard personally!! Enjoy her story! 2013 … read more

14 Reasons to Play Pickleball

Feb 26, 2016

We love reader submissions! Sue Finn sent us this of reasons to play pickleball written by one of the newest players in Mason Cit … read more

Meet the Pros - Julie Haney

by elizaled on Feb 24, 2016

Meet the Pros – Julie Haney Pickleball has really taken off in Sequim, Washington. I'm always looking for new folks to fea … read more

Local Pickleball Guide, Wheeling, West Virginia

by elizaled on Feb 19, 2016

What comes to mind when you hear of West Virginia - well, John Denver, of course. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch … read more

Bill Giannetti, USAPA Pickleball Ambassador Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

by elizaled on Feb 17, 2016

Pickleball Ambassador Bill Giannetti along with Mayor McCullough cut the ribbon to officially open the new pickleball courts at … read more

PickleballCentral "All Heart" Award: Jeff Anthony and the Pickleburg Community

by elizaled on Feb 12, 2016

All Heart Award: Jeff Anthony and the Pickleburg Community Meet the creator of Pickleburg: USAPA Pickleball … read more

Pickleball Gifts for Her on Valentine's Day

Feb 10, 2016

Valentine's Day: a day defined by sweeping, romantic gestures, fine wine and chocolates, and quality time with your honey. If pic … read more

Best Reasons to Hold a Tournament: Featuring Northwoods Pickleball Tournament -Three Lakes, Wisconsin

by elizaled on Feb 5, 2016

Best Reasons to Hold a Tournament: Featuring Northwoods Pickleball Tournament -Three Lakes, Wisconsin I was curious! What ar … read more

Pickleball in India: The game that gives life (Pt. 2)

by laurapbc on Feb 3, 2016

Last week we went on an exciting journey to India with Sunil Valavalkar of AIPA. Be sure to check it out if you haven't had th … read more

Pickleball in India: The game that gives life (Pt. 1)

by laurapbc on Jan 29, 2016

“My reason for living is pickleball.” This is one of the first things Sunil Valavalkar tells me. Despite working f … read more

Pickleball in France: A History

Jan 27, 2016

It’s a tale as old as time: boy meets pickleball, falls in love, and takes it back home with him. Pierre Obozinski, a man from … read more

LOCAL PICKLEBALL GUIDE – Lynchburg, Virginia

by elizaled on Jan 22, 2016

Lychnburg is the 'City of Seven Hills' named for its founder, John Lynch, who at the age of 17 started a ferry service to carry … read more

Meet the Pros: Josh Grubbs

by elizaled on Jan 15, 2016

Josh and Abby GrubbsIf you are looking for someone who might be in serious contention for a "Mr. Pickleball" Award, Josh Grubbs … read more

A USAPA VII Nationals Participant Perspective

by glenepeterson on Jan 13, 2016

Opening Day 2015 USAPA Nationals VII The Seventh USAPA Nationals tournament held last November at Robson Ranch a … read more