Applications open for the 2026 Fall Selkirk Sparta Combine
As more athletes chase the podium, the landscape of professional pickleball is shifting. Selkirk is doubling down on supporting the future of the sport by of...
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As more athletes chase the podium, the landscape of professional pickleball is shifting. Selkirk is doubling down on supporting the future of the sport by officially opening applications for the 2026 Fall Selkirk Sparta Combine, the sport’s premier talent-identification initiative. The Combine is a professional bridge designed to transition emerging elite players into the next generation of dominant professional athletes. What is the Selkirk Sparta...
Jack Sock’s pickleball play style: How his tennis skills will translate to the game
Olympian and Grand Slam champion Jack Sock transitioned to professional pickleball. Here’s a look at Sock’s tennis skillset and how...
Traditional vs rally scoring in pickleball
Pickleball accommodates two primary methods for tracking points on the court: traditional scoring and rally scoring. While the traditional system...
Pickleball etiquette: Why following court rules matters for everyone
If you're not paying for a court hour, most facilities and local courts adopt an open play format. It's important...
Pickleball court culture
Jack Sock’s pickleball play style: How his tennis skills will translate to the game
Olympian and Grand Slam champion Jack Sock transitioned to professional pickleball. Here’s a look at Sock’s tennis skillset and how it will translate to his pickleball game.
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Traditional vs rally scoring in pickleball
Pickleball accommodates two primary methods for tracking points on the court: traditional scoring and rally scoring. While the traditional system has long served as the foundational standard for the game, rally scoring has gained significant traction as the sport continues to evolve globally.
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Pickleball etiquette: Why following court rules matters for everyone
If you're not paying for a court hour, most facilities and local courts adopt an open play format. It's important to know the different types of open play and the etiquette involved so you can keep the environment fair for everyone.
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PCI and MUSC launch coaching course to certify pickleball instructors in Parkinson's-specific clinics
For many, pickleball has become a vital tool for health and longevity, offering more than just physical activity. For those living with Parkinson’s disease, ...
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Sparta pro Cade Edwards reflects on Combine, training in Austin
Known for his lightning-fast hands and unflagging energy, Sparta Pro Cade Edwards has intensified his pro training since earning a Selkirk contract following...
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Sparta Pro Anouar Braham shares experiences from pickleball Combine and tips for going pro
Hailing from Tunisia, Selkirk Sparta Pro Anouar Braham moved to the U.S. in 2019 and played tennis for Montreat College. Soon after, he discovered pickleball...
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Sparta Pro Charlie Treviño reflects on her global pickleball experience, tactical pickleball, and what it takes to succeed at Combine
Since earning a Selkirk Sparta contract at the first pickleball combine in fall 2025, pro Charlie Treviño has taken her game to new heights. Known for her ta...
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Sparta Pro Rafa Lenhard talks combine, secrets to success, and pickleball in Brazil
Known for his explosive energy, Selkirk Sparta Pro Rafa Lenhard has been making waves on the pro tournament circuit since he earned a contract at the first p...
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From the court to the film circuit: 'Changing Courts' earns international film festival selections
The transition of a documentary from a digital release to the prestigious screens of the film festival circuit is a significant milestone for any production....
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Tama Shimabukuro's Guide to Hawai`i
Tama Shimabukuro, opens in a new tab is the phenom making a name for himself in pro pickleball. When he’s not traveling in the US and internationally for tou...
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The pickleball spark that changed everything: Ben Paquette’s 100-pound transformation
If you spend any time around the pickleball courts at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas, there is a good chance you will cross paths with Head Pickleb...
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Pickleball Hall of Fame inductee Cammy MacGregor reflects on pro career
Each year, the Pickleball Hall of Fame inducts three new members, and this year, Selkirk legend Cammy MacGregor was selected. MacGregor has won more than 20 ...
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Giving Tuesday 2025: How Selkirk Sport is helping grow the game, together
At Selkirk Sport, “We are Pickleball” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a responsibility. Growing the game means creating opportunities, removing barriers, and uplif...
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Selkirk legend Cammy MacGregor honored with Hall of Fame induction
On November 5, the Pickleball Hall of Fame welcomed its three inductees for 2025, including long-time Selkirk pro Cammy MacGregor (opens in a new window). Ma...
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APP Selkirk Collegiate Pickleball Series kicks off in Boise with successful first qualifier
The first qualifier of the APP Selkirk Collegiate Pickleball Series was held Oct. 25-26 at The Flying Pickle in Boise, Idaho, marking the beginning of a nati...
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