Pickleball's Historic Milestone: First All-Women's Pro Tournament Concludes

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 through October 6 and featured nationally televised coverage, including the women’s doubles finals broadcast on CBS Sports Network and live streaming on YouTube.

This tournament marked a major milestone not only because it celebrated women’s pickleball athletes but also because it symbolized the sport’s rapid rise in popularity and increasing professionalization. The APP Women’s Open brought attention to the sport during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, further emphasizing the community and charitable spirit within the pickleball world. Pickleball players and fans alike saw this as a historic step toward gender equity in competitive pickleball and a boost to the sport’s visibility. The collaboration included the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, showing how pickleball’s growth connects with broader social causes.

The facility hosting the event, Pickle & Chill, opened in November 2022 and features nine indoor and ten outdoor courts, as well as a large plaza and patio area perfect for large-scale events like the APP Women’s Open. This environment fostered a vibrant, exciting atmosphere for players and spectators during this groundbreaking tournament.

This moment on October 6 marks how pickleball continues to expand beyond its backyard game origins in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, when Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum first invented the sport. From its humble beginnings with improvised equipment and a lowered badminton net to a globally recognized sport with professional leagues and televised events, pickleball’s journey has been remarkable. The APP Women’s Open on this date celebrates the sport’s commitment to inclusivity, competition, and community spirit. It is a testament to how pickleball has grown into a dynamic, engaging sport that attracts players of all skill levels and backgrounds.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
On October sixth. In pickabol history, a significant event occurred
in twenty twenty four 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

(00:21):
at Pickle and Chill, the largest dedicated indoor outdoor pickleball
facility in the Midwest. The event spanned from October fourth
through October sixth, and featured nationally televised coverage, including the
women's doubles finals broadcast on CBS Sports Network and live
streaming on YouTube. This tournament marked a major milestone not

(00:43):
only because it celebrated women's pickleball athletes, but also because
it symbolized the sport's rapid rise in popularity and increasing professionalization.
The APP Women's Open brought attention to the sport during
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, further emphasizing the community and
charitable spirit within the pickleball world. Pickleball players and fans

(01:06):
alike saw this as of historic step toward gender equity
in competitive pickleball and a boost to the sports visibility.
The collaboration included the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center,
showing how pickleball's growth connects with broader social causes. The
facility hosting the event, Pickle and Chill, opened in November

(01:28):
twenty twenty two, and features nine indoor and ten outdoor courts,
as well as a large plaza in patio area perfect
for large scale events like the APP Women's Open. This
environment fostered a vibrant, exciting atmosphere for players and spectators
during this groundbreaking tournament. This moment on October sixth marks

(01:48):
how pickleball continues to expand beyond its backyard game origins
in nineteen sixty five on Bainbridge Island, Washington, when Joe Pritchard,
Bill Bell, and Barney McCollum first invented the sport. From
its humble beginnings with improvised equipment and a lowered badminton
net to a globally recognized sport with professional leagues and

(02:09):
televised events, pickleball's journey has been remarkable. The APP Women's
Open on this date celebrates the sport's commitment to inclusivity, competition,
and community spirit. It is a testament to how pickleball
has grown into a dynamic, engaging sport that attracts players
of all skill levels and backgrounds. Thank you for tuning

(02:31):
in to this slice of pickleball history. Remember to subscribe
for more fascinating stories about the sport you love. This
has been a Quiet Please production. For more check out
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