Dual Use of Tennis Courts for Pickleball

Oct 29, 2022 | St Pete

Today’s presentation to Council by USA Pickleball Ambassador Dr. Ed Carlson. ­Coquina Key Monday 10.17 6 Courts full 24 players + Both Paddle racks 32 + Put Paddles in Fence = 60+Players! Two Empty Tennis Courts “Dual Use” Courts...

Congrats SPPA on first Series of Presentations to City Council

Oct 21, 2022 | St Pete

Kevin, Wanda, and Dr. Ed knocked it out of the ball park! Mayor responded (from his cell) to Kevin’s invitation: I will view all on video. With the last minute shift in times, we still had good ORANGE Shirts in the audience. VERY powerful for Council and Mayor...

Collin Johns Shares 15 Pickleball Gems for the Amateur Player

Oct 21, 2022 | USA

In a recent Instagram post, Collin Johns documented his experience attending an amateur pickleball tournament. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj36KneL5ZC/ He compared the event to the pro level treatment he sees week in and week out. From his time spent watching, Johns...

Pickleball on Jeopardy!

Oct 20, 2022 | USA

Pickleball goes primetime with a question on jeopardy. None of the contestants knew the answer!! Would you have gotten the answer correct? The category was “Has a Name” & the clue was valued at $1,200…..wow! Bet it all💵 @KenJennings @Jeopardy...

Tampa to have 49 pickleball courts by 2023

Oct 13, 2022 | Tampa Bay Area

Pickleball is evolving into one of the most popular recreational sports in the country. It’s a sport that’s easy enough for someone of any age to pick up and learn, with equipment that’s relatively easy to acquire while also being affordable. Prior to 2021, Tampa...