Embarrassing Hot Mics, Big Wins, Making Sense of Paddle Testing. EP: 8

Summary In this episode, Patrick Batty discusses various topics related to pickleball. He introduces a new community called The North, where players can have discussions and share information.   He also highlights notable Canadian players who performed well in recent tournaments and mentions the upcoming Canada's Best Pickleball Club contest.   We talk briefly about a Canadian Pro that had a bit of an embarrassing hot mic incident recently   Patrick does his best provide updates on paddle testing and the different standards set by the USAPA and UPA.   He concludes by sharing a list of upcoming pickleball tournaments in Canada.   00:00 Introduction and Overview 04:40 Introducing The North: A New Community for Canadian Pickleball Players 08:37 Crown Pickleball - Thank You 12:33 Notable Canadian Players Shine in the PPA Tournament 13:40 Six Zero Pickleball - Thank You 16:02 Hot Mic Slip Up - Oops 25:17 Seeking a National Sponsor for Canada's Best Pickleball Club Contest   27:28 Making Sense of Paddle Testing and Approval 31:46 Paddle Testing for Professional Players 37:46 No Need to Worry About Paddle Approval for Regular Players 46:22 Upcoming Pickleball Tournaments in Canada   Takeaways

• The North - a Pickleball Community is a new free discussion community for pickleball players to have discussions and share information.
• Several Canadian players performed well in recent tournaments, including Catherine Parenteau and Steve Deakin.
• One Canadian player had an Embarrassing Hot Mic incident
• Canada's Best Pickleball Club contest will be held again this year, allowing players to nominate and vote for their favorite clubs.
• Paddle testing standards differ between the USAPA and UPA, with the USAPA being the standard for amateur players and the UPA for professional players.
• There are several upcoming pickleball tournaments in Canada, providing opportunities for players to compete and have fun.

Other Links Our Website: Pickleball Today

The North Pickleball Community

USAPA Approved Paddle / Ball Database