Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to…
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November 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The State of the Court
David Zapatka While cruising the Mediterranean for two months, I had the opportunity to talk with many guests about pickleball. The story is the same all over the world. From Australia to Europe, from Latin America to Asia, guests said pickleball is sweeping their country, courts are being built in their cities and there’s excitement…
October 2026, Sports
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to…
September 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Is Pickleball Really America’s Fastest-Growing Sport?
David Zapatka Not only is the answer to that question a resounding “Yes!” but it is also an absolute phenomenon. Pickleball was named America’s fastest-growing sport for the fifth consecutive year following 2025, when data showed 24.3 million players in the U.S. alone, a 171.8% increase over the previous three years, as reported by the…
Sports, August 2026
What Is Pickleball?
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. Registration closes at 3 p.m. the day before the session! Please arrive 15 minutes early at the Ramada for paperwork. Space is limited to 24 people, so visit our website at.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to…
August 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Wild, Wonderful World of Pickleball
David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
Sports, August 2026
Number 1!
Debora Witten The first SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club members to play on the newly resurfaced pickleball courts were the Sunshine Girls. The Sunshine Girls play as soon as the sun comes up each Wednesday. Pictured are Mary Schneck, Jeanne Nordstrom, Raynelle Dean, and Debora Witten.
Sports, July 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Improve Your Pickleball Dinking Techniques
David Zapatka The dink is pickleball’s most nuanced shot, deceptively simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. While beginners treat it as a stopgap between rallies, advanced players weaponize it. Here’s how to transform your dinking game from passive to dominant. Elite dinks share three qualities. They land in the kitchen, stay low over the…
Sports, July 2026
DINKO de Mayo Tournament Brings Excitement and Community Spirit
Pam Steube The annual DINKO de Mayo Pickleball Tournament returned to SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club May 7–9, bringing three days of spirited competition, laughter, and community connection to the courts. This year’s tournament featured several new additions that added to both the excitement and social atmosphere of the event. A Round Robin day gave players…
June 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Resetting the Rally
David Zapatka Momentum can shift in an instant. One moment you’re in control, dictating pace and placement; the next, your opponents are driving balls at your feet and forcing you into defensive scrambles. That’s where the art of resetting the rally becomes essential. A well executed reset doesn’t just keep you in the point, it…