🤪 Chaos on the court

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In this issue:

🤪 Chaos on the court
😢 Carmel-by-the-Sea could be California’s first town to ban pickleball
😍 Washington state’s new pickleball license plate just launched
👌 N.J. couple to open inclusive pickleball complex with adaptive courts

🤪 Chaos on the court

This week’s epic point is pickleball pandemonium in motion. Blistering drives, lightning-fast hands, wild firefights, clutch resets, even an ATP defense for good measure.

It’s non-stop action from first swing to final smash. Hold onto your paddle for this one.

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😢 Carmel-by-the-Sea could be California’s first town to ban pickleball

Pickleball’s pop-pop-pop may be music to our ears, but in Carmel-by-the-Sea, some residents say it sounds more like a never-ending drumline outside their bedroom window. The famously wealthy coastal town is on track to become the first city in California to permanently ban pickleball, according to SFGate.

The battle centers on Forest Hill Park, home to Carmel’s lone pickleball court. Neighbors say the sound carries through gardens, patios and even closed windows. For two years, the city tried everything: limited hours, softer paddles, quieter balls, voluntary rules. Nothing stuck.

A temporary ban went into effect in October, and residents quickly reported a blissful return to peace and quiet. Now they want that quiet to be permanent. Even offers from local players to switch to ultra-quiet gear haven’t convinced the City Council, which says enforcement would be too messy.

Local players will get two chances to appeal. But the evidence doesn’t look very promising… 😢

😍 Washington state’s new pickleball license plate just launched

Washington served up a new license plate last Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

In the works for three years, it is the second of seven specialty plates to hit the market since getting approved by lawmakers earlier this year.

👌 N.J. couple to open inclusive pickleball complex with adaptive courts

A Teaneck couple is opening an indoor pickleball complex in Somerset County next month designed for athletes with disabilities.

The 40,000-square-foot facility, will feature 14 courts, including two designed to accommodate wheelchair pickleball players.

👏 Johnny Pickles and Dill Dinkers raise $11,392 for The Food Bank of Delaware

A few weeks ago we told you about Johnny’s mission to raise money for the Food Bank of Delaware. Well… he did it.

Johnny played an incredible 108 games in just 24 hours, and thanks to his effort (and everyone who supported him), he raised $11,392 for the Food Bank of Delaware. That’s enough to provide 813 turkeys to families in need across Delaware.

Amazing work, Johnny — and a huge shoutout to everyone who chipped in. 👏

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