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😳 Pickleball brawl involving 20 people results in two arrests

😳 Pickleball brawl involving 20 people results in two arrests

Plus, just hit it back, Selkirk’s Sparta Combine is back, and much more...

Brandon at Pickleheads
February 17, 2026

Hey reader,

Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!

In this issue:

🔥 Just hit it back!
💪 Selkirk’s Sparta Combine is back, and it’s serious
😳 Pickleball brawl involving 20 people results in two arrests
🤔 What is ‘Kosmos’ by JOOLA?

🔥 Just hit it back!

This week’s epic point starts as a full-on kitchen brawl. Hands flying, bodies leaning in, both teams throwing everything they’ve got at each other.

One side takes control on offense, while the other is in full “just hit it back” survival mode.

Spoiler alert: survival wins.

A perfect reminder to stay in the point, never give up, and keep finding one more ball.

Have a filthy point caught on cam? 📸

Reply to this email or submit yours to [email protected]. The most epic one will feature in next week’s newsletter!

And if we pick your submission, we’ll send you a free Pickleheads t-shirt 🙌

💪 Selkirk’s Sparta Combine is back, and it’s serious

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to break into pro pickleball, this isn’t open play. It’s a proving ground.

Selkirk Sport has opened applications for the 2026 Spring Sparta Combine, a rigorous three-day assessment built to test real potential. We’re talking physical evaluations like agility, stamina, and reaction time, plus elite-level match play under pressure.

And the reward isn’t symbolic. Top-scoring athletes earn two-year Sparta Pro contracts, including paid travel support for up to 17 pro events per year, mentorship, and full professional gear.

This isn’t theoretical either. After the inaugural 2025 combine, Selkirk signed Rafa Lenhard, Charlie Trevino, Anouar Braham, and Cade Edwards, all now competing nationally.

If you’re interested, applications close March 13, 2026.

Structured pathways into pro pickleball are getting more real by the year.

Could you ever see yourself applying for something like Selkirk's Sparta Combine?

In doubles, the wrong player serves. The rally is completed, and only then is the mistake discovered. What happens?

During a volley, your foot is hovering over the kitchen line but does not touch it. What’s the ruling?

During a rally, your opponent hits a shot that is clearly going out. Before it lands, the ball strikes your partner while they are standing outbounds. What’s the ruling?

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