Welcome to the September edition of our monthly Phoenix Pickleball and Tennis Events calendar. As the hot Arizona summer starts to wind down and cooler temperatures begin to return, the courts are about to get a lot busier and so is the events calendar. Whether you are looking for competitive tournament play, a casual social
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Tempe Tourism is bringing back it’s second annual Taste in Tempe event that will run for two weeks beginning Sunday July 12th through Sunday July 26th. Diners will be able to visit any one of 25 participating restaurants where each location will offer a prix fixe menu for their guests to enjoy. Depending on the
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New Printable Product I am very proud to introduce a tool I wish I had when I began playing pickleball several years ago. This is our Pickleball Rules & Scoring Cheat Sheet, 2-pc set. This is the perfect quick reference tool for new players to read and review often to learn both the pickleball and
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How to Host the Ultimate Neighborhood Pickleball Tournament So, you’ve gathered your friends, reserved the courts, and grabbed the paddles—but how do you actually run the games without the headache of complicated software? The secret to a successful community event is keeping it simple, social, and organized. That’s why I created the Pickleball Tournament Bracket
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USA Pickleball has announced a strategic partnership with UTR Sports that appoints UTR Sports as the rating/rankings, technology, and software partner of USA Pickleball for their tournaments, leagues, and recreational activities. The USA pickleball announcement last week follows last year’s June, 2023 announcement where the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) appointed UTR Sports as APP’s
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As the official governing body for the sport of pickleball, USA pickleball amends and sets the rules for the upcoming pickleball year. Any USA pickleball member may submit a new rule proposal during the six month open period and any player is allowed to comment on the suggestions that are submitted. For the pickleball rule
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The beauty of pickleball is that it’s easy to start but has enough depth to keep you learning for years. While the USA Pickleball official rulebook is updated annually, the core mechanics of the game remain consistent. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for your first local tournament, understanding these ten rules will help
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Our family was able to take a nice vacation this summer up the California coast a little ways and we were able to visit Santa Barbara for a few days along the way. Santa Barbara is one of my favorite California coastal cities and we love to vacation there whenever possible. On this trip and
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We had a lot of fun coming up with 55 Fun Pickleball team names so we wanted to follow up that bit of fun with a list of the best pickleball drills names. We came across some of the best pickleball drills names created by PPR certified coach Roger Drummey who is based in Montgomery
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If you’re looking to improve your game, learning what you can’t do in pickleball is just as important as knowing what you can do. Learning how to avoid pickleball faults is vital because both outcomes result in winning or losing a point. In 2026, these five errors remain the most frequent reasons players lose points.
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