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When Pickleland officially opened its doors to the public on August 23, 2024, it was not intended to be simply another place for people to play pickleball. The Pickleland team envisioned creating a club that would fulfill the needs of players in the Austin area who were looking for an indoor pickleball facility that was dependable, well-designed, and community-driven.

Pickleland is a nine-court, fully enclosed, climate-controlled pickleball facility located in Pflugerville, Texas, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Austin. Since opening, more than 20,000 players have used the facility.

Built With Player Input

Although Austin has a strong and active pickleball community, one of the best in the United States, several aspects of the local climate can make it difficult to play outdoors consistently during the summer months. Temperatures above 90 degrees and humidity levels of 80% or higher are common during this time and can make outdoor play extremely challenging. Similarly, although less common, severe weather and cold temperatures during the winter months can also affect play.

Indoor recreation centers are available for pickleball, but they often operate on limited schedules and place restrictions on court use. For example, they may limit how long players can rent a court, mark multiple sets of lines on each court, or only allow nets to be set up during certain hours.

Before breaking ground on Pickleland, the founders surveyed more than 130 local pickleball players about their opinions and suggestions regarding both the physical features of the club and its programming options, including leagues, socials, mixers, and lessons.

They also traveled to several top-rated pickleball facilities across the United States to learn which characteristics contributed to each club’s success, or created challenges. As the club evolved from an idea into a reality, the founders continued gathering input from Austin’s growing pickleball community through a Slack group that eventually reached more than 8,000 members.

In short: listen to your customers, design your product around their needs, and then build it.

This philosophy came naturally to Pickleland’s founder because he had followed a similar approach while building Flux Chargers, a consumer electronics company that sold products in more than 75 countries. His focus on understanding customers’ needs helped him build Pickleland with a customer-centric mindset from day one.

Beyond Just Courts

Pickleland is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Because players do not need to call ahead to confirm whether courts or nets are available, they can enjoy a more reliable and convenient playing experience.

Pickleland also offers a wide range of programs for its members, including:

• Open play organized by DUPR level
• Men’s and women’s doubles leagues
• Tournaments, DUPR scrambles, and mini-tournaments
• Private lessons and coaching
• Free beginner sessions
• Social events, including Ladies’ Night, singles mixers, mixed doubles ladders, Kids Bash, and more
• A full weekly schedule available on the club’s online calendar
• Membership options and rates available on the pricing page

What Makes Pickleland Unique?

Pickleland is independently operated rather than part of a franchise, allowing the team to respond quickly to the community’s requests.

The club currently offers many programs and events that are not commonly available at other facilities, including singles mixers, singles interest groups, 50-plus mixers, homeschool programs, and other special-interest groups. These offerings give members more opportunities to meet like-minded players and build new relationships.

The owner is also directly accessible through Slack, allowing the community to share feedback and have its ideas heard quickly.

Unlike some clubs, Pickleland was built from the ground up rather than developed inside an existing warehouse. As a result, the facility does not have support columns near the courts. It also features professional sports lighting, minimal window glare, fully fenced courts, and adequate spacing between playing areas.

The club could have added more courts to maximize capacity. Instead, the team deliberately prioritized the quality of the player experience.

Visit Pickleland to explore upcoming events, view the weekly schedule, or find the membership option that fits you and get on the court.

Attention College Pickleball Clubs! 

Welcome back to the 6th season of the College Pickleball Tour. Be on the lookout for new players, new schools, new tournaments and more general information.

Tryouts are approaching so college clubs around the country are preparing to welcome a new group of players. But before there’s one important question clubs need to ask themselves:

Do we want to get all of our new players a DUPR rating as soon as possible? 

Give Your New Players a DUPR Rating From Day One

With DUPR Coach, now you can rate players yourself without needing to input any games! If there is someone in your club with a pickleball coaching certification, they can get started right away with DUPR Coach. 

Waiting for tournaments isn’t always practical when trying to evaluate where your players stand. For college clubs, this can be a powerful tool at the beginning of the season. Instead of starting tryouts with a roster full of unrated players, you can give your club a consistent starting point and begin tracking player development immediately. And with the College Pickleball Tour continuing to expand its tournament opportunities and pathway to The Nationals, having players ready to compete is more important than ever. 

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Who Can Become a DUPR Coach?

DUPR Coach is designed to work alongside an existing pickleball coaching certification. It doesn't replace a coaching certification. It gives qualified coaches another tool to evaluate and rate players. 

Here is the process:

1. Hold a current pickleball coaching certification
2. Have an active DUPR rating
3. Sign up for DUPR Coach
4. Complete your credentials
5. Appear on the DUPR Coach Map
6. Evaluate players
7. Submit their ratings

Looking to read the full breakdown here: How to Become a DUPR Coach

How to Coach

DUPR Coaches will track 8 different metrics that are crucial to the game and success of an individual player. This can be tracked by small group open plays, team practices, or private drill sessions.

• Serve
• Return
• 3rd Shot Drop
• Volley
• Dink
• Kitchen Readiness
• Court Positioning
• Partner Chemistry

You will have the power to show what you know and give your players the baseline they need to get started.

Leverage Tryouts

Collegiate pickleball is rapidly expanding, with clubs opening their doors to athletes across a diverse range of skill levels.

While some incoming students might boast years of court experience, others are just discovering the sport and picking up a paddle for the first time coming over from tennis.

By using DUPR Coach, your club can instantly define a performance baseline and provide players with clear development goals. Rather than simply wondering, "What is this player's DUPR level?", your team leadership can shift the focus toward:

"What is their current DUPR, and what steps will drive their improvement?"

Ultimately, a Coach-Assigned DUPR is far more than a statistic; it represents the first step in a competitive journey that leads toward sanctioned matches and long-term growth.

Having overall team depth

Having depth in college pickleball is more important than ever. Each team sent to tournaments are able to earn points to earn the bid to The Nationals. DUPR Coach helps schools build depth and interest in players who are fighting for that second or third team spot. 

10 points earned by a lower team could be the difference between a bid or not.

Become part of the world's largest pickleball rating ecosystem and help players improve from their Coach-Assigned DUPR to their very first match and beyond!

Pickleball participation is increasing across the United States, but some states are experiencing a much higher rate of growth than others.

Based on participation growth over the past 12 months, these are the 10 U.S. states with the largest increases in pickleball participation.

Top 10 States With the Largest Increase in Pickleball Participation

1. Washington — 51% increase
2. Mississippi — 50% increase
3. Louisiana — 49% increase
4. Alabama — 48% increase
5. Nevada — 47.9% increase
6. Oregon — 47.6% increase
7. Connecticut — 46% increase
8. Virginia — 44% increase
9. Michigan — 42% increase
10. Indiana — 41.6% increase

Pickleball Participation Is Growing Nationwide

Washington ranks first with a 51% increase in participation, followed closely by Mississippi at 50% and Louisiana at 49%.

The rankings show that pickleball growth is happening nationwide, rather than being concentrated in one region. The fastest-growing states span the Pacific Northwest, South, Midwest, Northeast, and West, highlighting the sport’s continued expansion across the country.

Increased pickleball participation can mean more players joining local leagues, clubs, tournaments, and recreational play. As more people get involved, players have more opportunities to compete, improve, and connect with their local pickleball communities.

Players interested in competing can also explore which pickleball tournaments may be right for their skill level and goals.

Use DUPR to Track Your Pickleball Progress

As pickleball participation continues to rise, players can use DUPR to track their rating, monitor their progress, and find competitive opportunities that match their level.

A DUPR rating reflects a player’s skill level based on match results and updates as more results are recorded.

Whether you are playing in Washington or Indiana, growing pickleball participation means more opportunities to get on the court, compete, and connect with other players.

Create or update your DUPR profile and start tracking your game today.

Entering a pickleball tournament is one of the best ways to challenge yourself, gain competitive experience, and find out how your game compares to other players. Whether this is your first pickleball tournament or you have competed many times before, tournament play can reveal what you do well and what you need to improve.

Not sure which event is right for you? Check out our guide to which pickleball tournaments you should be playing.

1. Learn to Play Under Pressure

A pickleball tournament can feel very different from recreational play. You get to see how well you:

• Stay focused during close games
• Handle pressure on critical points
• Adjust your strategy based on each opponent
• Stay composed when momentum shifts

These experiences can help you build confidence and become more comfortable in competitive situations.

2. Determine Where You Stand Relative to Other Players

Competing in a pickleball tournament gives you a clearer picture of where your current game stands.

Tournament results can help you:

• Compare your performance with players at a similar skill level
• Identify areas where you excel
• Find weaknesses that need improvement
• Track your progress over time

Your DUPR rating provides another way to measure your level. Learn more about how to get a pickleball rating and how ratings can help match players and organize competitive play.

3. Identify Areas for Improvement Through Competition

A pickleball tournament can expose weaknesses that may be harder to notice during recreational play.

For example, you may realize you need to improve:

• Serve consistency
• Third-shot drops
• Dinking under pressure
• Court positioning
• Communication with your doubles partner

Once you know what needs work, you can build more focused practice sessions after the tournament. If dinking is one of those areas, try this 3-step drill progression for consistent dinking.

4. Learn to Adapt to Different Opponents

If you usually play with the same group, you may already know how your regular opponents like to play.

A pickleball tournament exposes you to different:

• Playing styles
• Paces of play
• Tactics and strategies
• Shot selections

Learning how to adjust during a match can make you a more adaptable and well-rounded pickleball player.

5. Build Your DUPR Rating and Competitive Match History

Eligible pickleball tournament matches can contribute to your DUPR rating and competitive match history.

Building your match history can help you:

• Track long-term trends in your development
• See where your game stands among other players
• Choose tournaments and divisions that fit your level
• Measure progress through competitive results

Your DUPR rating reflects more than simply wins and losses. Read more about how your DUPR rating is calculated.

6. Expand Your Network Within the Pickleball Community

A pickleball tournament is also an opportunity to meet players outside your usual group.

You may meet:

• Potential doubles partners
• Players from other clubs or facilities
• Coaches and tournament directors
• Competitors at a similar skill level

These connections can lead to more opportunities to play and help you become more involved in the pickleball community.

7. Create a Specific Goal to Train Toward

Signing up for a pickleball tournament gives your training clear direction.

Before the tournament, you can set goals such as:

• Reducing unforced errors
• Improving serve accuracy
• Winning more points at the kitchen
• Communicating better with your doubles partner
• Staying composed during close games

After your pickleball tournament, review what worked and what needs improvement. You can then use those takeaways to prepare for your next event or follow a more structured pickleball training plan.

Ready to Enter a Pickleball Tournament?

You do not need to be an advanced player to benefit from a pickleball tournament. Competing can help you understand your level, identify what to practice, gain experience, and track your progress.

If you are new to tournament play, start with our guide to pickleball tournaments and leagues to learn about tournament formats, ratings, and finding the right competition for your skill level.

My name is Bobbi Oshiro, and I’m a professional pickleball player from the United States. Along with a large group of players from the APP Tour, I had the opportunity to travel to Birmingham, UK, to compete in the English Open. It was my first time in England, and my first time in Europe…and what an incredible experience it was! Getting the chance to compete in a different country made the trip especially memorable. Tito, CEO of DUPR was also in attendance at this event this past week, alongside our Director of International, Johnnie. 

The History of the English Open 

The English Open is considered one of the biggest pickleball tournaments outside the United States. For comparison, the US Open in Naples, Florida (one of the largest tournaments in the U.S.) attracted 3,750 players from 53 countries. Since its start in 2019, the English Open has continued to grow year after year, further highlighting pickleball's rapid rise across Europe. This year, the tournament welcomed nearly 3,400 players from 56 countries. That's a lot of matches being played! Even better, those matches are being added to DUPR through the partnership between the two organizations. The more players, communities, and countries we can connect through competition, the more data can be added to DUPR, helping create one universal rating system with everything living in one place.

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The Tournament Experience 

The tournament experience was probably one of the best I’ve had at an international event on a professional level. The venue was held inside a massive convention hall with around 62 courts, including two Championship Courts and plenty of space for vendors.

One thing I really appreciated was how organized everything was. Players received the draws early, with their scheduled match times and court assignments clearly listed. We also played a different format than what I’m used to in the United States, and honestly, I really enjoyed it because you get to play a lot of matches throughout the day. Another huge benefit was knowing exactly when you were scheduled to play next. All match times were listed on the website, which made planning warm-ups and managing your day much easier.

The English Open was also sponsored by ProPlex, which set up all the courts inside the convention hall. It was a surface I had never played on before and was slightly elevated off the ground. I thought this helped reduce the number of bad or dead bounces you can sometimes experience on rollout courts placed directly over concrete.

Both Championship Courts featured livestreaming for every match, along with video challenges. It was great to see those additions, which help further professionalize and legitimize the sport in England.

There was a big “vendor village” section located in the middle of the hall. This was a big plus as it shows how many brands and companies are involved and willing to invest in pickleball events!

Lastly, the level of organization from the volunteers stood out. Each section of courts had volunteers available to ensure everything ran smoothly and answer any questions. Everyone seemed well-informed on the same procedures and policies, which made for a seamless experience overall.

Would I Come Back Again?

Actually, I would. It seems like they’ve continued to improve the tournament every year, both in terms of the player experience and the level of competition. The player field keeps getting stronger, so it will be interesting to see how the event continues to grow and develop in 2027!

I’d also be arriving with a completely different mindset. Going into this tournament, I had fairly low expectations based on some of my previous international experiences, but the English Open completely exceeded them.

If I could do anything differently, I’d spend more time exploring the area and connecting with players from different countries. I think that’s one of the things that makes pickleball so special, bringing communities together, experiencing different cultures, and creating connections through the sport.

We’ll be back.

For more information on DUPR or other tournament recaps, visit the DUPR Website. 

Integration enables players to link their DUPR account to Courtly’s tournament management system and consumer community app.

NEW DELHI — Courtly Technologies Private Limited, India's full-stack racquet sports technology and community platform, today announced a strategic partnership with DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), the world's leading pickleball rating system. Under the partnership, Courtly now features official DUPR skill ratings alongside its tournament management system and consumer community app.

The integration allows every match played on Courtly—whether in a Courtly-run tournament or a casual game logged through the app— to feed directly into a player's official DUPR rating, with score submission from the tournament system automated end-to-end. For organizers and players alike, it bridges the gap between local play and globally recognized competitive standing.

“This partnership puts a globally trusted rating system directly in the hands of every player on Courtly,” said Tanishq Mahendru, Founder & Director of Courtly. “We've built Courtly as a full-stack platform — tournaments, community, and now global ratings — so that organizers and players never have to leave the ecosystem to get a real, verified sense of where they stand. This is a step toward making pickleball more structured, competitive, and accessible across India.”

“By bringing DUPR’s trusted rating system to Courtly’s growing community, we’re making it easier for players to track their progress, compete, and connect with the broader pickleball community in India and across Asia,” said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR.

What the Partnership Brings to Courtly's Platform

• Native DUPR sync across Courtly's Tournament Management System (TMS) — organizers running events on Courtly can submit matches to DUPR in one click, without manual entry or third-party tools.
• Official DUPR ratings inside Courtly's consumer community app, giving players a single, trusted number that reflects real match history rather than self-reported skill level.
• A foundation for fairer matchmaking across Courtly's community features, connecting players of comparable levels for more competitive, enjoyable games.
• Integration across Courtly's owned tournament and league properties, supporting DUPR-rated play at scale as these properties expand across Indian cities.

Level-Based Play, Built Into Every Game

At the center of the partnership is a more seamless way for players to find the right competition. With an official DUPR rating attached to every player, Courtly can surface opponents and partners with comparable skill levels, replacing guesswork and random matchmaking with a more consistent way to find competitive matches. Whether someone is creating a casual game through the app or an organizer is seeding brackets for a Courtly-run tournament, the same trusted rating now travels with the player everywhere on the platform.

That same approach extends to Courtly's tournament management software. Organizers can choose from  30+ competitive formats when structuring an event, giving tournaments the flexibility to match the format to the field,  while DUPR ratings provide a trusted benchmark for placing players into brackets with comparable skill levels. The result is tournament software built for how competitive pickleball is organized: by format with a rating standard recognized around the world. 

For a sport built on rapid, often self-organized play, that consistency matters: it turns “what level are you?” from a guess into a data point, and it gives every player — from first-timers to competitive regulars — a clearer path to fairer, more enjoyable matches.

India’s Growing Pickleball Ecosystem

The partnership arrives as pickleball undergoes rapid, grassroots-driven growth across India — new courts opening in cities large and small, corporate and community leagues forming, and a fast-expanding base of first-time players discovering the sport. Courtly has built directly into that grassroots wave, working with organizers, venues, and players at the local level while also building a infrastructure — tournament software, rating integration, owned leagues — that the sport needs to mature into a structured, competitive ecosystem. Courtly is available in 35+ languages and is designed to serve players and organizers across markets. The DUPR partnership is a foundational piece of that maturation: it gives India's fast-growing player base access to the same global rating standard used by competitive pickleball communities worldwide.

About Courtly

Courtly is built around three core pillars:

• Tournament Management System (TMS): A B2B SaaS platform used by organizers to run tournaments end-to-end — from registration and scheduling to a purpose-built game engine covering dozens of competitive formats, with DUPR score submission now fully automated.
• Consumer Community App: A player-first app for tracking matches, ratings, and progress, discovering games, and connecting with the wider pickleball and padel community — with a “Venue Hub” architecture that lets venues run branded spaces inside a single, unified app.
• Owned IP Events & Leagues: A growing portfolio of Courtly-owned competitive and social properties — including the Amateur Pickleball Tour, Minor League Pickleball India, Courtly Sundowners, Corporate Pickleball League, and Courtly City League — bringing structured, high-production pickleball to cities across India.

Courtly has built an extensive network across the racquet sports industry, working closely with global associations and governing bodies, and continues to expand its footprint internationally. 

About DUPR

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including United Pickleball Association (UPA), USA Pickleball (USAP), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.

Media Contact

Tanishq Mahendru, Founder & Director, Courtly Technologies Private Limited

tanishq@mycourtly.com  |  +91-9910933350

www.mycourtly.com

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DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) and PickleLiga today announced a new partnership designed to support Türkiye’s growing pickleball community through connected player ratings, match results and tournament management.

PickleLiga is a bilingual pickleball platform developed for players, clubs, facilities and tournament organizers. Available on web, iOS and Android, the platform brings court discovery and reservations, open-play sessions, tournaments, match recording and player development tools together in one connected ecosystem.

Through the DUPR integration, players can connect their existing DUPR accounts to PickleLiga, view their ratings and find events or tournament categories suited to their level. Tournament organizers and facilities can manage competitions through PickleLiga and submit eligible match results to DUPR, streamlining match submission and helping players build a more consistent competitive record.

“Pickleball in Türkiye is developing quickly, but sustainable growth requires more than simply adding courts and events,” said Alex Killioglu, Founder of PickleLiga. “Players need a trusted way to understand their level, organizers need practical tools to run competitions, and the community needs a connected structure. Our partnership with DUPR helps bring these elements together.”

“By bringing DUPR’s global rating system to PickleLiga, we’re making it easier for players in Türkiye to track their progress, compete at the right level and build a recognized competitive history,” said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR. “We’re proud to partner with PickleLiga as the sport continues to grow in Türkiye and look forward to helping connect more players and competitions to the global pickleball community.”

Türkiye’s pickleball landscape continues to expand through local clubs, open-play communities, junior and adult programs, and a growing number of organized competitions. The Uluslararası Raket Sporları Derneği (International Racket Sports Association — URSD), a member of the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF), supports this development by connecting participation in Türkiye with the wider international pickleball community.

The partnership creates a clearer pathway for players in Türkiye to build an internationally recognized competitive history. It also gives organizers the infrastructure needed to manage events, record scores and deliver fairer, level-based competition.

PickleLiga is free for players, clubs, facilities and tournament organizers. The platform currently supports Turkish and English and will continue to expand with new features and tools designed to make playing, organizing and growing pickleball communities easier.

About PickleLiga

PickleLiga is an all-in-one pickleball platform for discovering courts and events, managing reservations and tournaments, recording matches, and tracking player development through DUPR and PickleLiga’s own PowerScore performance index.

PickleLiga connects players, facilities and organizers in one shared digital ecosystem. The platform is free to use and is available on web, iOS and Android.

Learn more at pickleliga.com.

About DUPR

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including Global Pickleball Federation (GPF), USA Pickleball (USAP), United Pickleball Association (UPA), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League and National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and the College Pickleball Tour, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.

For the Simon family, pickleball is more than a sport. It is a way to bring communities together, support medical research, and transform a painful experience into meaningful action.

Sisters Valerie and Victoria Simon are professional pickleball players who compete in PPA Tour and PPA Challenger Series events. Alongside their sister Vanessa, they co-founded Serve for Strength, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses sports to raise awareness and funds for individuals and families facing health challenges.

Their mother, Daniella Simon, serves as the organization’s CEO, overseeing its events, partnerships, fundraising efforts, and continued growth. Although each family member has a different role, they share one mission: turning adversity into advocacy.

Finding a New Path Through Pickleball

Valerie’s story began when she was a nationally ranked junior tennis player with dreams of competing professionally. Her life changed after she tripped on a tennis ball and her injury was initially misdiagnosed. She eventually underwent two major foot and ankle surgeries and now has four titanium rods in her ankles.

Valerie spent nearly two years recovering while facing limited mobility and uncertainty about whether she would ever compete, or even return to her previous level of activity, again.

During her recovery, she discovered pickleball. The sport became an important part of her physical and emotional rehabilitation, helping her regain confidence, become active again, and rediscover her love of competition.

Valerie later introduced Victoria to pickleball, and the sisters began training and competing together. Today, they participate in singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles events across the country.

Valerie currently holds a DUPR rating of 5.36, while Victoria holds a rating of 5.082. They built their ratings through consistent training, competitive match play, and participation in high-level tournaments.

Although their tennis backgrounds gave them strong athletic foundations, pickleball required them to develop new skills. They worked on their patience, soft game, resets, transitions, positioning, and decision-making.

The sisters also learned that improvement does not come only from winning. Some of their most valuable growth has followed difficult matches and losses that forced them to adjust and identify areas for improvement.

For Valerie, every match represents how far she has come from the days when she did not know whether she would ever compete again.

The Mission Behind Serve for Strength

Serve for Strength grew directly from Valerie’s recovery journey. The Simon family wanted to turn one of the most difficult chapters of their lives into an opportunity to help others.

The organization hosts pickleball tournaments, clinics, exhibitions, open-play sessions, and community fundraisers. These Serve for Strength events bring professional athletes, recreational players, families, sponsors, and volunteers together while raising funds for medical research and patient support.

A major focus of the organization’s work has been supporting foot and ankle research, including fundraising efforts benefiting the Foot and Ankle Service at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Vanessa has also helped expand the organization beyond pickleball by launching its golf division. She organized its first golf clinic and has helped plan its inaugural golf tournament.

Serve for Strength’s message is simple: a setback does not have to define the rest of someone’s life.

What Comes Next?

Valerie and Victoria are continuing to grow their presence in professional pickleball. A few months ago, the sisters signed with the PPA, marking another important step in their competitive careers.

Next, Serve for Strength is partnering with the PPA Challenger for the Serve for Strength/PPA Challenger Charity Moneyball on August 27, 2026. The event will bring competitive pickleball and fundraising together in support of Serve for Strength’s mission.

Players interested in participating can learn more and register through the official Serve for Strength/PPA Challenger Charity Moneyball tournament page.

Beyond the upcoming event, Valerie and Victoria plan to continue developing their games and competing in PPA Tour and PPA Challenger events.

The Simon family also hopes to expand Serve for Strength, strengthen its partnerships, and increase its support for medical research. The organization plans to create more opportunities for children, families, individuals recovering from injuries, and people facing health challenges to experience the physical and emotional benefits of sports.

Their journey began with one athlete trying to rebuild her life after losing the sport she loved. Today, it has become a growing community proving that strength is not about avoiding adversity; it is about choosing what to do with it.

“Serve for Strength began with our family’s personal experience, but its mission is much bigger than us,” the Simon family shared. “We want every event, every match, and every donation to remind someone facing a difficult chapter that they are not alone, and that something powerful can still grow from adversity.”

Support Serve for Strength

Learn more about the Simon family’s mission, explore upcoming events, or contribute to its medical research fundraising efforts by visiting the Serve for Strength website.

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