This is yuge!! Imagine playing pickleball in the middle of a baseball stadium. Who wouldn’t daydream about that? In fact, in a recent survey of the top ten fantasies not related to sex or money, the 9587th highest-rated response was “to play pickleball with my friends at an MLB stadium.”
Well, your dream is about to come true thanks to the amazing group Pickle4America. You may have heard of this group as the new host and sponsor of the US Open. In their own words Pickle4 is:
Founded in 2022, Pickleball4America is dedicated to cultivating an ecosystem around America’s fastest-growing sport. Our focus encompasses events, digital content, commerce, and community-building initiatives. In 2023, we secured funding, merged with the prestigious US Open Pickleball Championships®, and launched the Ballpark Series. By bringing more playing opportunities to amateurs and professionals alike in iconic venues across the U.S., we are truly igniting a movement.
Pickle4America
Most of the team here at Pickleballogists is located in Denver CO so we were absolutely thrilled when we heard that Coors Field would be one of the three ballparks hosting the Ballpark Series. What is the ballpark series and why are we even talking about baseball stadiums in conjunction with our beloved sport?
Ballpark Series Explained
Hold on to your paddles, pickleballers! The “Biggest Pickleball Party in the World”® might just be hitting a home run in a baseball stadium near you! Our friends at Pickleball4America are stepping up to the plate and adding a whole new level of fun to the US Open Pickleball Championships with the introduction of the Ballpark Series™.
Imagine serving up aces in the shadow of the Green Monster at Fenway Park (Boston – 7/13 to 7/16), lobbing winners with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge at Oracle Park (San Francisco – 7/20 to 7/23), or smashing volleys under the Rocky Mountain sky at Coors Field (Denver – 8/3 to 8/6). It’s like hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth!
But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just for the pros. Pickleball4America is inviting amateur players of all skill levels to join the party. You can reserve court time for you and your pickleball pals, or if you’re feeling competitive, you can even sign up for the inaugural Ballpark Series medal competition.\
Our goal is to shine a bright light on this great game
Mike Dee
Mike Dee, Chairman of Pickleball4America, is as excited as a kid in a candy store. “Our goal is to shine a bright light on this great game,” he said. And boy, are they lighting it up like a Friday night fireworks show!
So, whether you’re a pickleball pro or a weekend warrior, this is your chance to play in some of the most iconic baseball parks in America. Registration is now open for Boston and San Francisco, with Denver following suit in early June.
And for those who prefer to watch the action from the stands, don’t worry, there will be general admission tickets available.
So, grab your paddle, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to play ball…pickleball, that is! This is your chance to be part of the fastest growing sport in America. Join the Movement™ and let’s turn these baseball cathedrals into pickleball palaces!
To register for court rentals in Denver please go to this form. To get tickets go here and to sign up to play in the amateur tourney… hold on to your🐴🐴🐴 because the registration form isn’t active yet, but stay tuned. I’m sure it will be soon.
This is the most exciting thing to happen to Denver pickle ball since the announcement of Camp Pickle and we might just reserve an eighty minute court for readers of Pickleballologist. If you could make it, let us know in the comments!
I hail from the picturesque landscapes of Denver, Colorado, where the pickleball scene is as vibrant as our city's sunsets. The game has changed my life in ways I never thought a sport could. You see, before I got hooked, my closest encounter with a racket was a fly swatter.
As far as my coaching credentials go, well, it's a classic underdog story. I was once the guy who couldn't tell a pickleball paddle from a pizza peel, and now I'm proudly sporting the title of Master Teaching Professional from the IPTPA. If that doesn't give hope to all my fellow klutzes, I don't know what will!
My love for pickleball goes far beyond the court. I run the In2Pickle YouTube channel, which is a blend of pickleball tactics, bloopers (mostly mine), and heartfelt stories from players whose lives have been touched by the sport. If you're more into listening than watching, you can catch me chatting about everything pickleball-related on my Pickleball Therapy podcast. And if that isn't enough, I've also penned a book titled "Play Pickleball", where I share everything from basic rules to advanced strategies, and of course, anecdotes of my own hilarious mishaps.
- Paddle Review: The Selkirk VANGUARD Power Air Invikta - September 15, 2023
- Keep Your Achilles Tendons Dancing on the Pickleball Court! - August 31, 2023
- Maui Strong Pro-Am Event: A Pickleball Fundraiser You Don’t Want to Miss! - August 23, 2023
