Tama Shimabukuro: Selkirk's rising star from Hawai`i
Tama Shimabukuro isn’t afraid of the big stages. Having been a competitive skateboarder and surfer, the 14-year-old from Hawaii now sets his sights on pro pickleball, with his first event as a Selkirk player at the San Clemente PPA on June 16th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selkirk (@selkirksport) Back in 2023, Shimabukuro was competing in a skateboarding event in...
Healing, hope, and pickleball: How an Idaho nurse practitioner is spreading health and wellness in Indian orphanages
When Marty Williams first set foot in India in 1999, it wasn’t to grow the game of pickleball. As a sponsor of a child through Send Hope, a nonprofit organization supporting orphanages across India, Williams traveled to see the work the organization was doing. At the time, Williams was a commercial helicopter pilot, but the first visit changed the trajectory of his life. “It...
Pickleball dad archetypes: Which one are you?
Father's Day is the perfect time to celebrate the dads who bring their unique personalities to the pickleball court. Whether they’re chasing that championship title or just there for some laughs, every pickleball dad has a style all their own. From the ultra-competitive player to the snack provider, these dads make the game more fun for everyone. So, grab your paddle, and let’s take...
