#060 July 31, 2025 | Read on the web Can a 3.9 player can play in a 3.5 event? The answer is "Yes" in a PickleballTournaments event. I've had a few questions about the skill divisions for the Oct. 4 Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament. Parsing skill divisions is always a struggle especially within the PickleballTournament ecosystem. PickleballTournaments rounds down . So a 3.9 player is considered a 3.5 player, therefore a "Doubles 3.5 and under event" actually means it is for players 3.99999 and...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
#059 July 17, 2025 | Read on the web There are outdoor venues with lights Hi friend, my sincere apologies for misstating that the proposed East Greenbush courts would be the only large municipal venue with lights. I have since learned that Saratoga Spring's East Side courts have lights and the Crandall Park courts in Glens Falls have lights. Dang, I really blew that one. I've played at East Side many DAYS but never at night. I had even checked Google Street View prior to publishing and didn't...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
#058 July 6, 2024 | Read on the web Rensselaer County considers 8 dedicated pickleball courts with lights The Rensselaer County Legislature will vote next month on a proposed project to build 8 dedicated, outdoor pickleball courts behind the county office building on Route 4 in East Greenbush. The plan calls for the courts to have lights, which would make it the only large outdoor court venue in the region with night-time play. Woot, woot. Also in the plan are permanent bathrooms and vending...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
#057 June 19, 2025 | Read on the web Registration is open for the Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament The 2nd Annual Bethlehem Pickleball Tournament to support the Bethlehem Senior Projects will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a rain-date of Sunday, Oct. 5. The regular registration price is $50 but you can register now for $35. The "First Dinker" discount is for players who sign up super early. Fun fact: Early registrations shape tournament divisions. As a tournament director, I have eliminated...
2 months ago • 5 min read
#056 June 5, 2025 | Read on the web Pickleball courts open at Prospect Park in Troy New courts at Prospect Park in Troy. The City of Troy has six new, dedicated pickleball courts at Prospect Park! The park sits on a hill just south of RPI. Thank Colleen Morrissey for this photo. https://www.news10.com/community/upgrades-unveiled-at-troys-prospect-park/ Here is a map link to the courts: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b9ks47y9PL8WjCGg9 Nonsurgical therapy for pickleball injuries Dr. Richard Kim...
3 months ago • 6 min read
#055 May 22, 2025 | Read on the web Meet the 2025 Dink for A Cure Honorees This year’s Dink for A Cure Tournament to benefit the Arthritis Foundation honors three amazing Capital Region individuals whose stories reflect courage, determination and hope. Lilah – Child HonoreeDiagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) just before her 2nd birthday, Lilah has faced pain and treatment with bravery far beyond her years. She powers through every day with a bright smile and unstoppable spirit,...
3 months ago • 5 min read
#054 May 8, 2025 | Read on the web Legacy closes Legacy Pickleball Club in Ballston Spa closed its doors permanently last month - the eviction was real. Michael Xirinachs, general manager, said he is working with an accountant and an attorney to address refunds for members. Photos posted on social media indicate the club's courts were damaged. Xirinachs said he didn't know anything about it. Stacey Mulinio invested more than $300,000 in the club and lost it all. Mulinio, who created the...
4 months ago • 7 min read
#053 April 10, 2025 | Read on the web Good pickleball, good causes and good fun Play pickleball and support a charity? That's a win for everyone. Several charities are holding pickleball events in the upcoming months. June 6-8: 3rd Annual Dink for A Cure at Siena College Siena's field house will be transformed into 16 pickleball courts in a team-style event to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. The Arthritis Community Weekend includes an open play, wellness expo, Walk for A Cure and the...
5 months ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, The 3rd Annual Dink for A Cure pickleball tournament is here! This year’s tournament is all about TEAMS – bringing friends, colleagues, and communities together for an unforgettable weekend of pickleball, wellness, and giving back. The pickleball tournament will be held June 6-8 at Siena College. The event is part of the Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Community Weekend, which raises vital funds to support children and adults living with arthritis. The weekend includes a Walk...
6 months ago • 1 min read