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New Study Identifies Increased Fracture Risk for Older Pickleball Players

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 12, 2024

The Sports and Fitness Industry Association identified an 11.5% average annual growth rate of pickleball players over the past five years, with approximately 1.4 million "core" players (those who play more than eight times per year) in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The Sports and Fitness Industry Association identified an 11.5% average annual growth rate of pickleball players over the past five years, with approximately 1.4 million "core" players (those who play more than eight times per year) in 2020.
  • A highlight of findings from the study include:
    Throughout the study, there was a 90-fold increase in fractures, with a noticeable surge from 2020 onward where fractures doubled.
  • Despite the female predominance in fractures, men were 2.3 times more likely to be admitted for a fracture.
  • "It's important to understand your risk profile of injury and to speak with your physician to see how you can lower your risk.

Pickleball in Illinois Sees Unprecedented Growth: Will Require 900 Courts Built, $32 Million Investment to Keep Up With Demand

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.

Key Points: 
  • By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.
  • In addition to this report, Pickleheads has done an analysis to highlight the growth and investment need for pickleball facilities at the state level.
  • Highlights from this data set include:
    Illinois has 0.80 dedicated pickleball courts per 10,000 people, which is 34% below average
    "Pickleball continues to grow at an unprecedented rate in Illinois.
  • Our estimates show the state will need to invest $31.8M in courts over the next 5-7 years.

Pickleball in New York Sees Unprecedented Growth: Will Require 3,600 Courts Built, $125 Million Investment to Keep Up With Demand

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 8, 2024

By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.

Key Points: 
  • By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.
  • In addition to this report, Pickleheads has done an analysis to highlight the growth and investment need for pickleball facilities at the state level.
  • Highlights from this data set include:
    New York has 0.23 dedicated pickleball courts per 10,000 people, which is 81% below average
    "Pickleball continues to grow at an unprecedented rate in New York.
  • The 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report is now available for purchase on pickleheads.com for $350.

Pickleball in Texas Sees Unprecedented Growth: Will Require 2,500 Courts Built, $88 Million Investment to Keep Up With Demand

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.

Key Points: 
  • By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.
  • In addition to this report, Pickleheads has done an analysis to highlight the growth and investment need for pickleball facilities at the state level.
  • Highlights from this data set include:
    Texas has 0.55 dedicated pickleball courts per 10,000 people, which is 55% below average
    "Pickleball continues to grow at an unprecedented rate in Texas.
  • The 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report is now available for purchase on pickleheads.com for $350.

TeachMe.To and Swimply Team Up to Make Privately Owned Pickleball Courts More Accessible to Players and Enthusiasts

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport, with an estimated 3.4 million players in 2019 ballooning to more than 8.9 million participants in just three years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.

Key Points: 
  • Pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport, with an estimated 3.4 million players in 2019 ballooning to more than 8.9 million participants in just three years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
  • It’s also been reported that the number of pickleball courts in the 100 biggest U.S. cities has increased sixfold since 2017 - from 420 to 2,788.
  • However, the demand for pickleball court time persists, particularly in densely populated areas where courts are constantly in use and space is at a premium.
  • “Bringing the Swimply and TeachMe.To communities together makes a lot of sense given the groundswell of interest we’re seeing from pickleball coaches and enthusiasts seeking available locations to play,” said Nick O’Brien, CEO of TeachMe.To.

Pickleball in California Sees Unprecedented Growth: Will Require 3,750 Courts Built, $131 Million Investment to Keep Up With Demand

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.

Key Points: 
  • By overlaying detailed participation and facility data, this report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball's meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before.
  • In addition to this report, Pickleheads has done an analysis to highlight the growth and investment need for pickleball facilities at the state level.
  • Highlights from this data set include:
    California has 0.67 dedicated pickleball courts per 10,000 people, which is 45% below average
    "Pickleball continues to grow at an unprecedented rate in California.
  • The 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report is now available for purchase on pickleheads.com for $350.

SLN/CR Panels to Take Part in USA Pickleball-Hosted Acoustics Reduction Demonstration

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 25, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City-based startup SLN/CR (pronounced "silencer") today participated in an on-site acoustics demonstration, in conjunction with USA Pickleball, of its novel sound absorption panels.

Key Points: 
  • SLN/CR Panels engages with USA Pickleball on testing next-generation sound absorption technology purpose-built for pickleball.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City-based startup SLN/CR (pronounced "silencer") today participated in an on-site acoustics demonstration, in conjunction with USA Pickleball, of its novel sound absorption panels.
  • The event was hosted by USA Pickleball on September 25 at Sweeney Park in the Manchester-by-the-Sea community.
  • The event showcased solutions for sound mitigation within the sport of pickleball and provide an opportunity for USA Pickleball to launch its Quiet Category and acoustic-related initiatives.

The National Mall of Pickleball Will Deliver 180 Hours of Free Court Time for Nearly 800 Picklers Across All Skills and Abilities to Play and Connect in This Iconic Location

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913033897/en/
    National Mall of Pickleball (Graphic: National Mall of Pickleball)
    The National Mall is an iconic open space where for over 100 years, Americans have gathered to play, learn, dream, and connect across cultures and generations.
  • For the first time ever, nine temporary pickleball courts will be constructed on the JFK Hockey Fields, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • Like the National Mall, pickleball is having its own American moment.
  • In 2022, over 36.5 million Americans played pickleball, almost the same number of visitors seen on the National Mall each year.

First Pickleball Bobbleheads Unveiled on National Pickleball Day

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, to celebrate National Pickleball Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first Pickleball Bobbleheads.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, to celebrate National Pickleball Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first Pickleball Bobbleheads.
  • The announcement of their release coincides with National Pickleball Day, which is celebrated on Tuesday, August 8th.
  • "We're thrilled to be unveiling the first two Pickleball Bobbles on National Pickleball Day," National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said.
  • "The bobblehead of Kitchen and the Pickleball Sports Ball Bobble will be must-haves for pickleball players everywhere!"

Custom Pickleball Paddle & Bag Design Service Recently Launched by Tangerine

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Tangerine Paddle, a Washington, D.C.-based company, recently announced their new custom pickleball paddle and bag design service. Brands and groups of all sizes can now place customized orders. Customers can expect fun and colorful gear, which has been the driving force of Tangerine's continued growth.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 1, 2023) - With the increasing popularity of pickleball, the demand for custom pickleball paddle and bag design services has grown in tandem.
  • In order to meet that demand, Tangerine, a premium pickleball paddle and bag company, has announced that they are taking on the challenge of becoming the leading provider of custom pickleball products.
  • Although there has been a growing interest in professional pickleball, Tangerine believes that there is also great value in the sport as a recreational activity.
  • Interested parties can learn more about their custom pickleball design services by visiting: https://tangerinepaddle.com/pages/custom-pickleball-paddles-bags .