PickleBall Daily - On this day in Pickle Ball History
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October 15, 2025 • 1 min
October fifteenth is not a significant date in pickleball history that stands out as particularly notable. However, let's explore a bit about the game's origins and growth, which might find you nodding along if you're a pickleball enthusiast.
Pickleball was invented in nineteen sixty-five by Joel Pritchard and Bill Bell on Bainbridge Island, Washington. They started playing on a badminton court with ping-pong paddles and a wiffle b...
Pickleball was invented in nineteen sixty-five by Joel Pritchard and Bill Bell on Bainbridge Island, Washington. They started playing on a badminton court with ping-pong paddles and a wiffle b...
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October 14, 2025 • 2 mins
Today, listeners, we are going to explore something fascinating happening on October fourteenth in the world of pickleball. While specific events on this exact date might not be widely documented, we can look at the broader context of pickleball's growth and exciting developments around this time.
One of the most significant recent happenings in pickleball is the rapid expansion of Major League Pickleball. This professional league h...
One of the most significant recent happenings in pickleball is the rapid expansion of Major League Pickleball. This professional league h...
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October 13, 2025 • 3 mins
On October 13 in pickleball history, while there might not be a widely celebrated tournament or a world championship final on this particular date, it is a great moment to reflect on the sport’s ongoing evolution and some important milestones that have happened around this time of the year. During the early 1980s, pickleball was growing from a backyard pastime into an organized sport with rules, associations, and competitive events...
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October 12, 2025 • 2 mins
On October twelfth, a uniquely significant event in pickleball history unfolded not in its birthplace in the United States, but far across the globe in Kyiv, Ukraine, on what was celebrated as World Pickleball Day in that city. According to the All-Ukrainian Federation of Pickleball, Kyiv hosted a spirited tournament featuring eight teams from various regions of Ukraine, marking one of the largest gatherings for the sport in Easter...
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October 11, 2025 • 2 mins
On October 11, in pickleball history, a notable annual event known as the "Battle of the Paddles" takes place, particularly celebrated in vibrant pickleball communities like The Villages in Florida. This event, occurring over two days including October 11 and often extending to October 12, is a doubles tournament drawing players of various skill levels for spirited competition and camaraderie. The Battle of the Paddles has become a...
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October 10, 2025 • 3 mins
On October tenth, World Pickleball Day is celebrated around the globe, a day dedicated to growing the sport, connecting new players, and celebrating the community that has made pickleball one of the fastest-growing activities in the United States and beyond. According to KTUL News, this special day is designed to introduce the game to newcomers and get more people involved, with Life Time pickleball pros available to share tips on ...
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October 9, 2025 • 3 mins
On October 9, pickleball history does not record a specific landmark event unique to this exact date, but looking at the bigger picture tied to this time of year offers a fascinating glimpse into the sport’s evolution and its foundational roots. October often marks a time in the pickleball calendar when players and fans reflect on the origin story of the sport, which began back on a summer day in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washingt...
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October 8, 2025 • 3 mins
On October 8, a notable milestone in pickleball history occurred in 2003 when pickleball was included for the first time in the Huntsman World Senior Games, held annually in St. George, Utah. This event marked a significant moment for the sport as it gained formal recognition among senior athletes, helping to elevate pickleball’s profile nationwide and internationally. The inclusion in such a large and respected multisport competit...
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October 7, 2025 • 3 mins
On October 7 in pickleball history, one of the most significant milestones occurred in 2003 when pickleball was included for the first time in the Huntsman World Senior Games, held annually in St. George, Utah during October. This inclusion marked a turning point for pickleball as it began gaining broader recognition and legitimacy on a competitive, international stage. The Huntsman World Senior Games is known as one of the largest...
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October 6, 2025 • 2 mins
On October 6 in pickleball history, a significant event occurred in 2024 with the conclusion of the inaugural APP Women’s Open, a landmark tournament that made history by being the first-ever professional and amateur pickleball event dedicated entirely to women. This tournament was held in Columbus, Ohio, at Pickle & Chill, the largest dedicated indoor/outdoor pickleball facility in the Midwest. The event spanned from October 4 thr...
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October 5, 2025 • 2 mins
On October 5th in pickleball history, an exciting development took place that highlighted the sport's growing prominence and national attention. On October 5th, 2024, the inaugural APP Women’s Open pickleball tournament was held in Columbus, Ohio, and it became a landmark event dedicated entirely to women players. This tournament was notable not only for its competitive spirit but also because the women’s doubles finals were nation...
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October 4, 2025 • 3 mins
On October fourth in pickleball history, one of the most notable milestones occurred in 2003, when pickleball was included for the first time in the Huntsman World Senior Games, a prestigious multi-sport event held annually in St. George, Utah. This marked a major step in the sport's journey from its origins as a backyard family pastime to becoming a recognized activity at a high-profile, international senior athletic competition, ...
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October 3, 2025 • 3 mins
On October 3rd in pickleball history, one notable milestone is that the sport has long been part of the Huntsman World Senior Games, held annually in St. George, Utah, every October since 2003. These games are among the largest multi-sport events for athletes over 50 in the world, and pickleball’s inclusion highlights its popularity and importance as a sport accessible to seniors, promoting both competitive play and community engag...
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October 2, 2025 • 2 mins
On October 2 in pickleball history, while there is no single landmark event tied to this exact date, it falls within the rich narrative of the sport's early development and growing popularity that began in the mid-1960s on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The origins of pickleball trace back to the summer of 1965 when Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington State, and his friend Bill Bell, looking for a way to entertain their f...
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October 1, 2025 • 2 mins
On October 1st in pickleball history, a notable milestone occurred in 2003 when pickleball was included for the first time in the Huntsman World Senior Games, held annually in St. George, Utah, during October. This inclusion represented a recognition of pickleball as a competitive sport suitable for senior athletes on a large international stage, contributing to its growing legitimacy and popularity across age groups.
The Huntsman W...
The Huntsman W...
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September 30, 2025 • 2 mins
On September 30 in pickleball history, one interesting highlight relates to the early spread and popularization of the sport beyond its original birthplace on Bainbridge Island, Washington. While pickleball was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum and quickly gained a local following, its growth into a nationwide phenomenon really took off starting around the early 2000s.
By the time the sport reached ...
By the time the sport reached ...
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September 29, 2025 • 2 mins
On September 29, 1976, the first known pickleball tournament in the world was held at the South Center Athletic Club in Tukwila, Washington. This event marked a significant milestone in the early days of pickleball, a sport invented just over a decade earlier in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington. According to historical accounts, this tournament featured a small group of players still getting familiar with the game, many of who...
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September 28, 2025 • 2 mins
On September 28, 2023, a significant milestone in pickleball history took place with the inaugural National Mall of Pickleball event in Washington D.C. For the very first time, nine temporary pickleball courts were set up on the iconic JFK Hockey Fields adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial. This event brought together nearly 800 players of all skill levels for 180 hours of free court time, celebrating pickleball as America’s fastest-gr...
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September 27, 2025 • 3 mins
On September 27 in pickleball history, one of the most interesting stories revolves around the naming of the sport itself. Pickleball was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. It began as a family activity to entertain bored children, with improvised equipment including ping-pong paddles and a lowered badminton net. Just days after the game’s invention, Joan Pri...
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September 26, 2025 • 2 mins
On September 26 in pickleball history, a notable moment comes from the early competitive era of the sport. While there is no major singular event specifically on September 26 recorded in the earliest days, this date falls close to the timeline surrounding the first known pickleball tournament held in 1976 at the South Center Athletic Club in Tukwila, Washington. This tournament holds great significance as it was the first formal co...
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