Spotlights

By Mati Bishop Mention Northwest Montana and average folks are likely to envision big skies, big mountains, and picturesque landscapes. Mention it to one of the over 1000 members of Two Rivers Pickleball Club and they will envision big matches, big fun and picture perfect shots played in a world class 10 court pickleball facility. The Facility Located near the banks of Flathead Lake...

  Former all-American track star at Ohio State, Scott Rider, was taken aback when he was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at only 47. Now 63, Scott shares his inspiring journey of how pickleball has helped him manage his condition and continue leading an active life. Scott was introduced to pickleball six years ago when his neighborhood set up temporary courts. He, along with...

 At 56, Robert R. from Winthrop, MA, is an average yet competitive pickleball player who is passionate about the sport. With a current DUPR rating of 3.73, he has been playing for about four years and participates in as many tournaments as possible. He has won bronze in three tournaments, two at the 3.0 level and one at the 3.5 level. When Robert (far...