If you're a member of an "official" pickleball club, play at your local YMCA or Community Center or have simply been playing pickleball at your local courts, you've likely heard of ladder leagues. Perhaps you've even seen a flyer for them posted at … [Read more...]

On Friday, December 28 (mixed doubles) and Saturday, December 29 (men's and women's doubles) Court Yard Sportsplex in West Chester, Ohio, will play host to the  PickleballMAX WinterMAX Holiday Pickleball Tournament.  This year player registration and … [Read more...]

Move over cornhole. It's pickleball's turn to be televised on the ESPN network of stations!  At long last. In addition to the live streaming of Championship Court and live streams from spectators and participants that can be found in the private … [Read more...]

It’s winding down, people… and quickly! In just under four months – and a smidgen over 100 calendar days – 2018 will be but a memory. As we race past the holiday that unofficially separates summer from fall it’s good to take a look back – and, … [Read more...]

Rolling out the red carpet. The 5-word phrase undoubtedly conjures up images of dignitaries, movie stars, returning heroes and other distinguished guests receiving best-in-class, deferential treatment. And this year from November 3-11, 2018 -- and … [Read more...]

Thirty short days ago, my wife and I were in Columbus, Ohio on business, and, as we finished up meetings in the early afternoon, we ventured out looking for some permanent, dedicated outdoor pickleball courts.  We didn't find any.  Zero.  None.  None … [Read more...]

The YMCA, local churches, recreation centers, community centers and tennis clubs – indoor venues are attempting to feed the rampant pickleball addiction in-and-around Cincinnati. Whether it’s temporarily lining the indoor tennis courts for pickleball … [Read more...]

And with the final forehand of the morning landing harmlessly wide, the first Pickleball Company Challenge is in the books -- with Diane and Curt of United Performance Metals edging out Ashley and Katie of TriHealth in the Championship match.  It was … [Read more...]

Written exam. Check. Skills test. Check. Observed teaching lesson. Check. And with that, it's official.  I am now -- according to the IPTPA website -- one of only 4 individuals in the state of Ohio certified as an IPTPA Level II Certified Pickleball … [Read more...]

It was March – time to flip the calendar page of the shortest (but seemingly, longest) month of the year -- and once again visit the in-laws. With the in-laws now residing in sunny, Florida, the visit no longer requires such excessive arm-twisting -- … [Read more...]