Pickleball Innovators

1 week ago | pickleballinnovators.com | Trinity Rea

A casual round of pickleball among friends in a 16,000-square-foot former warehouse sparked the idea for what is now The Sporty Pickle — an Englewood, Colorado-based venue that fuses casual competition with cocktails and community. Dubbed by owner Jarrett Gordon as the “TopGolf for pickleball,” The Sporty Pickle reimagines traditional court rentals by integrating hospitality and events into a unique social-sport hybrid.

Nov 4, 2024 | pickleballinnovators.com | John Reecer

For most of 2024, YMCAs across Kansas have been participating in a state-wide pickleball tournament to further capitalize on the booming sport. Starting in February, a different YMCA in the state has hosted a preliminary tournament every second weekend of each month. Winners in male, female and mixed doubles will then move on to the state championship held at the Wichita Pickleball Center from December 13-15.