Who doesn’t like to win? Especially at pickleball! This week we are fortunate enough to speak with Mixed Doubles 5.0 winners, Enrique Ruiz and Lynn Syler, as they talk about what helped them win gold at the Oregon State Games in July. Hear from Enrique, one of the top players in the nation, as he talks about a big mistake […]
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Kickin’ It Old School – Playing Pickleball on the First Court
Ever wonder what it was like for the very first pickleball players to play the game? Rusty from Pickleball Channel was fortunate enough to get the chance to find out! Watch this short highlight video as Rusty plays our favorite game on the original pickleball court with vintage wooden paddles made by hand in the early 1970’s. Rusty is lucky […]
Read MoreThe Original Pickleball Court: A Virtual Visit with Fun Facts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmSc5vyW_9sMost people will never get a chance to visit the birthplace of the sport, but this week Pickleball Channel brings you an exclusive look at the original pickleball court in Bainbridge Island. This is the place where it all began! On this court in 1965 the game of pickleball was born. Over the years, players of all ages have enjoyed […]
Read MoreOrigins of the Modern Paddle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZNLUdvLeeQHow did the pickleball paddle evolve from wood to the lighter paddle most people use today? It all started with a competitive pickleball player who was tired of losing! As part of Pickleball History month, Pickleball Channel takes a look at the very first light-weight paddle made out of composite material. Hear from Arlen Paranto and his son, pickleball champion […]
Read MorePickleball 411: How the Game Got Its Name
Pickleball is an unusual name for the sport we all love so we wanted to let some of the families who were actually there tell the story for themselves of how the game got its name. Travel with us now back to Bainbridge Island once again for this fun episode of Pickleball 411 and learn from founder Barney McCallum the […]
Read MoreThe Origins of Pickleball: How It All Began
Ever wonder how this amazing game that you love so much got started? Well, don’t miss this episode of I ♥ Pickleball! Pickleball Channel was fortunate enough to go to Bainbridge Island, the birthplace of the sport, to speak with one of the founders of pickleball, Barney McCallum. Join us as we take you back to a rainy island day […]
Read More2015 State Games of Oregon
Pickleball at the State Games of Oregon this year was a blast! Held near Portland, Oregon, this is one of the longest running pickleball tournaments in the nation, celebrating it’s 25th year being included in the State Games of Oregon. With a great mix of pickleball veterans as well as new players, they hosted 147 participants of all ages. This […]
Read MoreAmazing (and Legal) Around the Net Post Winner
Check out this amazing type of shot that is totally legal in pickleball! It’s not often a camera can catch the exact angle of a shot so that everyone can see it, but we happened to in this one instant during the So Cal Summer Classic held in Oceanside, CA – and we just had to share it with all […]
Read MoreGold Medal Match: Open Womens Doubles – 2015 So Cal Summer Classic
Are you ready to watch four amazing pickleball players at their best? Don’t miss this gold medal match from the So Cal Summer Classic in Oceanside, CA. Pickleball Channel was fortunate enough to get courtside, and we are proud to feature this match in its entirety. Watch Heidi Hancock & Tonja Major battle against Alex Hamner & Jennifer Lucore for […]
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