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- More pickleball than ever before
- New Winners Circle tab
- Breaking down drop-outs and their impact on ratings
- Dominate the draw: prep like a pro
- Tournaments near you closing soon
- Protect your eyes on the pickleball court
- Managing your tournament registrations
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| More Pickleball Than Ever Before |
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It's no secret that pickleball has exploded in popularity, becoming the fastest-growing sport in the US for four consecutive years.
Gone are the days of relying solely on word-of-mouth or a dusty bulletin board at the local community center. The pickleball ecosystem has matured, offering a diverse array of platforms and initiatives designed to connect players with their next dink, drive, or tournament victory.
Pickleball.com is your powerhouse resource for all things pickleball!
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- 625k+ active players
- 4,650+ active clubs
- 1,200+ active tournaments
- 580+ active ladder leagues
- 9M+ unique visitors annually
- 160M+ website views annually
- 260M+ website events annually
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Whether you're looking for play or want to create a tournament or league of your own, we've got you covered. We have dedicated software solutions for all things pickleball and the most dedicated and experienced staff in the world at creating and running pickleball events. Let us be your partner and guide.
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| Next Webinar: How to Run A League |
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You don’t need to be great to start. But starting is how you get great.
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Learn about all Pickleball Play Solutions products here
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New "Winners Circle" Tab for a Tournament
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Finish playing in a tournament and want to see how the results turned out? Check out the new "Winners Circle" tab available for your tournament.
As you can see below, this is a great reason to update your player profile with a picture. We'd all love to see your face up there in the Winner's Circle! Go find your most recent tournament and check-out the Winner's Circle. |
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Breaking Down Drop-Outs: What Forfeit, Withdrawal & Retire Mean and How Each Impacts Your Rating
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Heard terms like "forfeit," "withdrawal," or "retire" at the pickleball courts and wondering how they impact your DUPR rating?
Our latest blog post breaks down the differences between these scenarios in pickleball tournaments and, more importantly, clarifies which ones count towards your dynamic universal pickleball rating (DUPR).
Read the full article below, but in the meantime - here's a quick summary:
Forfeit: Failure to appear for a scheduled match and generally does not count for DUPR. There are some nuances here, so read our full article!
Withdrawal: Withdrawing from tournament before stepping onto the court for your first match and generally does not count for DUPR.
Retire: Player begins a match but then has to stop playing. These do count towards DUPR based on the score at the time of retirement.
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| Dominate the Draw: How to Prep Like a Pro |
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Multi-day pickleball tournaments are a grind — physically, mentally, and emotionally. You’ve trained hard, honed your strokes, and sharpened your strategy.
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But if you’re not prepared between the matches, with proper nutrition, recovery, hydration, and mental skills, your tournament can fall apart before you even hit the finals.
The good news? AIM7 has created a system to help you stay sharp, energized, and mentally locked in throughout the entire weekend. We break it all down in our free Tournament Prep Guide. |
- What to expect at a pickleball tournament.
- What does tournament prep actually look like?
- Does hydration bo beyond water?
- The secret recovery weapon that's free.
- What to eat and when.
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| All of these answers and a full game plan guide including mindset strategies to play your best under pressure. |
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Protect Your Eyes on the Court
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Pickleball is getting faster, and eye protection is no longer optional – it's essential! Top pros are already setting the standard, and it's time for you to also prioritize your sight.
With that in mind, what kind of eyewear should you seek out?
We spoke with Dr. Keith Charles, an opthalmology specialst with over 35 years experience, who encourages, "for protection, wear polycarbonate glasses. They’re basically safety glasses, but you can get really nice sunglasses with polycarbonate lenses”.
He also shared some additional insight on a specific eyewear material that could do more harm than good on the pickleball court.
“What can be counterproductive is if you have glass lenses, which is almost hard to find because most lenses are at least plastic. But, if you get hit with a regular pair of glasses and then that lens breaks, now you have a sharp object that can hit the eye. If you’re going to wear them, wear the right ones, and those would be polycarbonate lenses,” concluded Dr. Charles.
It's time to take the leap and invest in eyewear! Our partners at Pickleball Central are a great place to begin your search for protective eyewear. There are several excellent options for polycarbonate lenses that will keep you safe during all your future practice sessions and matches alike.
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