Space Coast 16th Pickleball Facility Opens Today
Cocoa Beach Recreation Center and Gym
321 Ramp Rd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Every Tuesday & Thursday
12 noon–3 p.m.
All skill levels welcome.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
In a pickleball tournament? Here's 3 tips
Published www.news-press.com
Fort Myers' (FL) pickleball player Kyle Yates, 20, shows how he stays sharp despite playing numerous matches in a day. Yates is a national champion player and has won gold medals playing all over the country.
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Fort Myers' (FL) pickleball player Kyle Yates, 20, shows how he stays sharp despite playing numerous matches in a day. Yates is a national champion player and has won gold medals playing all over the country.
CLICK HERE to see more.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
There’s no sour pickle on the courts in Sun City Center
Published September 30, 2015 - www.tbo.com
If tennis is too hard and table tennis isn’t hard enough, pickleball may be just right for the competitive senior who wants to stay fit.
“The sport is a combo of badminton, ping pong and tennis,” said Renee Bray, president of the Sun City Center Pickleball Club. “It’s addicting and fun.
“We have members who’ve had hip and knee replacements or have neuropathy and sugar diabetes, but they’re still able to play,” she continued. “It’s a very competitive sport for all ages and all levels.”
Pickleball rackets look like overgrown ping pong paddles but the ball is larger than a ping pong ball and smaller than a whiffle ball.
The court is smaller than a tennis court, so there’s less distance to run, but participants still get a pretty good workout.
Lynn Seevers has been playing pickleball for eight months. A regular tennis player, she likes the convenience of jumping in and out of the two games.
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If tennis is too hard and table tennis isn’t hard enough, pickleball may be just right for the competitive senior who wants to stay fit.
“The sport is a combo of badminton, ping pong and tennis,” said Renee Bray, president of the Sun City Center Pickleball Club. “It’s addicting and fun.
“We have members who’ve had hip and knee replacements or have neuropathy and sugar diabetes, but they’re still able to play,” she continued. “It’s a very competitive sport for all ages and all levels.”
Pickleball rackets look like overgrown ping pong paddles but the ball is larger than a ping pong ball and smaller than a whiffle ball.
The court is smaller than a tennis court, so there’s less distance to run, but participants still get a pretty good workout.
Lynn Seevers has been playing pickleball for eight months. A regular tennis player, she likes the convenience of jumping in and out of the two games.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Yes, it's really called pickleball
Published September 23, 2015 - www.obsentinel.com
What sport do you play with four people, ping pong paddles and a whiffle ball on a mini tennis court?
Well, pickleball, of course.
Reported to be the fastest growing sport in the country, pickleball has its own following in Dare County. Three days a week, a group of dedicated players can be found inside the gym “Rec Park” in Kill Devil Hills.
Played like tennis, there are serves, aces, volleys, smashes and dink shots. Pickleball even has its own scoring. Players wear court shoes, quick dry shirts, sweatbands and even gloves. The graphite paddles look like ping pong paddles on steroids.
Although it’s not offered by Dare County (NC) Parks and Recreation, leisure services supervisor Charlotte Midgett says they make the gym available to these mostly older adults to play this high-activity game.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Well, pickleball, of course.
Reported to be the fastest growing sport in the country, pickleball has its own following in Dare County. Three days a week, a group of dedicated players can be found inside the gym “Rec Park” in Kill Devil Hills.
Played like tennis, there are serves, aces, volleys, smashes and dink shots. Pickleball even has its own scoring. Players wear court shoes, quick dry shirts, sweatbands and even gloves. The graphite paddles look like ping pong paddles on steroids.
Although it’s not offered by Dare County (NC) Parks and Recreation, leisure services supervisor Charlotte Midgett says they make the gym available to these mostly older adults to play this high-activity game.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Local pickleball player, just 20, is national success
Published September 22, 2015 - www.news-press.com
When Fort Myers' (FL) Kyle Yates competed against some of the best paintball players in the country two years ago, he was "not even close."
Last year, he made big strides.
This time around, Yates is among the elite.
The Cypress Lake High graduate captured the bronze medal in men's singles, the silver in men's doubles and finished fourth in mixed doubles at the Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah. He earned $1,500 in prize money.
"This is a big deal," said Yates, the youngest player by six years.
Pickleball has been gaining popularity in the United States and beyond. The sport blends tennis, ping pong and racquetball on a badminton-size court.
While it has been popular with older players, younger players like Yates, 20, have been drawn to the sport.
In 2016, the US Open Pickleball Championships will be held in Naples from April 26-May 1.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Last year, he made big strides.
This time around, Yates is among the elite.
The Cypress Lake High graduate captured the bronze medal in men's singles, the silver in men's doubles and finished fourth in mixed doubles at the Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah. He earned $1,500 in prize money.
"This is a big deal," said Yates, the youngest player by six years.
Pickleball has been gaining popularity in the United States and beyond. The sport blends tennis, ping pong and racquetball on a badminton-size court.
While it has been popular with older players, younger players like Yates, 20, have been drawn to the sport.
In 2016, the US Open Pickleball Championships will be held in Naples from April 26-May 1.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Paulding's Premier Pickleball Place Pleases Players
Published Georgia Pickleball Bulletin - September 2015
Paulding County's (GA) first indoor Pickleball Court is now open at Taylor Farm Park. Ambassador Mark Mazor and his wife Chantel welcomed five other players to the Grand Opening of the new indoor court on Thursday evening September 3. Participants were given a 20% off coupon for merchandise from Sports Authority, in addition to a coupon for a free Frosty Lemonade from Chick-fil-A who is also a supporter of Pickleball play in this area, southernmost Paulding County. Play will continue on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30pm until the Thanksgiving holidays. Then a second court will be added after a break for winter basketball camps, and play will resume sometime in mid February 2016.
Paulding County's (GA) first indoor Pickleball Court is now open at Taylor Farm Park. Ambassador Mark Mazor and his wife Chantel welcomed five other players to the Grand Opening of the new indoor court on Thursday evening September 3. Participants were given a 20% off coupon for merchandise from Sports Authority, in addition to a coupon for a free Frosty Lemonade from Chick-fil-A who is also a supporter of Pickleball play in this area, southernmost Paulding County. Play will continue on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30pm until the Thanksgiving holidays. Then a second court will be added after a break for winter basketball camps, and play will resume sometime in mid February 2016.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
The US Open comes to Naples
Published September 11, 2015 - www.businessobserverfl.com
For the first time ever, the US Open will be played in Naples.
The Pickleball Open, that is.
From April 26 to May 1, Naples will host the first US Open Pickleball Championships. The racket-sport event is expected to draw 1,000 athletes to 19 courts at East Naples Community Park, including 12 new courts under construction. Players will compete for $25,000 in prize money.
“We’ll turn East Naples Community Park into Flushing, N.Y.,” says Parker Medley, sports marketing manager for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau.
CLICK HERE to read more.
For the first time ever, the US Open will be played in Naples.
The Pickleball Open, that is.
From April 26 to May 1, Naples will host the first US Open Pickleball Championships. The racket-sport event is expected to draw 1,000 athletes to 19 courts at East Naples Community Park, including 12 new courts under construction. Players will compete for $25,000 in prize money.
“We’ll turn East Naples Community Park into Flushing, N.Y.,” says Parker Medley, sports marketing manager for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Spike of the Spear: Pickleball Nears Takeoff in Naples’ Inaugural U.S. Open Championships
Published September 10, 2015 - www.naplesherald.com
On Wednesday morning, a backdrop that was brought to the forefront of discussion was unveiled at East Naples Park, those in the crowd commemorating the host site that will bring the first-ever U.S. Open Pickleball Championships to the community in 2016. Today marked the first visible sign of what will become April 26 to May 1.
Ironically, a racquetball barricade painted the artistry of the event’s first-look logo; one that officially opens the door for prosperity.
“We want pictures being taken here and for people to bring them back to their communities for the years to come,” the event’s President, Terri Graham said.
“We are looking for the flesh and metal to be in Naples. This will allow us to make East Naples Park the Pickleball capital of the world,” Graham proclaimed as she spoke on what the weeklong showcase means to Naples and the surrounding area.
In her presentation to the spectators that listened to the President’s 8:00 a.m. introductory remarks, Graham shed light as to just how popular the brand of Pickleball has become all across the world, saying that there are 2.5 million players this year and that number is projected to grow to 5 million participants by next year.
CLICK HERE to read more.
On Wednesday morning, a backdrop that was brought to the forefront of discussion was unveiled at East Naples Park, those in the crowd commemorating the host site that will bring the first-ever U.S. Open Pickleball Championships to the community in 2016. Today marked the first visible sign of what will become April 26 to May 1.
Ironically, a racquetball barricade painted the artistry of the event’s first-look logo; one that officially opens the door for prosperity.
“We want pictures being taken here and for people to bring them back to their communities for the years to come,” the event’s President, Terri Graham said.
“We are looking for the flesh and metal to be in Naples. This will allow us to make East Naples Park the Pickleball capital of the world,” Graham proclaimed as she spoke on what the weeklong showcase means to Naples and the surrounding area.
In her presentation to the spectators that listened to the President’s 8:00 a.m. introductory remarks, Graham shed light as to just how popular the brand of Pickleball has become all across the world, saying that there are 2.5 million players this year and that number is projected to grow to 5 million participants by next year.
CLICK HERE to read more.
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