Pickleball Grows With New Events and Charity Efforts

Pickleball's popularity is growing across North America, with the sport being embraced for recreation, charity, and competition. In Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, a proposed parks and recreation millage could fund new pickleball courts and park upgrades. Highland Park, Illinois, hosted an event attempting to break the world record for the largest pickleball lesson, highlighting rising youth interest. In New Orleans, Saints captain Cam Jordan's foundation organized a pickleball tournament to support youth development initiatives. Other notable events include the Smashing Hunger Pickleball Tournament in South Carolina, aimed at combating hunger, and Montreal's minor league tournament seeking top talent for international play. These activities reflect pickleball's expanding social, recreational, and competitive presence.