TOGETHER WITH  Pickleball Bella “ALWAYS PLAY IN STYLE”

Welcome to your May 26th pickleball fix!  You’ll find pro tips, inspiring local player stories, exclusive deals, hot gear picks, and a calendar packed with events inside. Whether you’re leveling up your game or just soaking in the community vibe, there’s something here for every Palm Beach County player. Dive in and enjoy!

Warm Regards,
Bob

Let’s dive in and make today a winner! 🏆

PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS

Two local legends, Bonnie Rosen and Donna Cotter, bring fun, friendly competition, and serious court skills to the Delray Beach pickleball scene. Find out what keeps them coming back to Catherine Strong Park. Read the full story here.

FEATURED STORY

In this brief pickleball mini-clinic at the Diadem Pickleball Complex, I emphasize precision, patience, and smart shot selection—key skills that distinguish intermediate players from high-level competitors. I demonstrate how small adjustments can result in significant improvements, empowering players to enhance their performance. Watch here.

🎯 COACH’S CORNER: ELEVATE YOUR GAME!

This Month’s Tip: Mastering the Art of the Dink: The dink isn’t just a soft shot — it’s your secret weapon to reset the point and win with finesse. Whether you’re just learning or still popping the ball up a bit too high, here’s how to level up your dink game. Read the Quick How-To here.

EXCLUSIVE DEALS

Pickleball Bella – Always Play in Style

Pickleball is exploding—and so is the fashion that goes with it.

At Pickleball Bella, we combine high-performance, comfortable fabrics with bold, hand-painted prints to create activewear as unique as your game. Designed to move, flatter, and stand out, our colorful skirts and breathable tanks shine on and off the court. Palm Beach County Pickleball Newsletter subscribers receive 15% off using code PBCPB15 at checkout.

🛍️ Can’t wait? Shop now at pickleballbella.com

See the Game Differently with Dink Eyewear

Pickleball is exploding—and your vision should keep up.

Dink Eyewear was created to enhance performance, not just protect. With 30+ years in optics, we developed Color Boost™ lenses to highlight pickleball colors for faster tracking and reduced visual distractions. Lightweight and stable, our frames are built for quick, lateral movements. Plus, our Pro Series features hand-painted, luxury car-inspired finishes from Italy..

Come visit us at the World Pickleball Conference to test our latest styles, meet the team, and experience the performance difference for yourself. 

Go to https://www.dinkeyewear.com/ and use code pbcp at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

Play Harder. Recover Smarter. Stay in the Game!

Custom Conditioning for Pickleball & Tennis Players

At Premier Spine Center, Dr. Frank Tarquini brings a unique combination of expertise as a trainer, physical therapist, and chiropractor to help you move better, play longer, and prevent injuries before they happen. Whether you're recovering, conditioning, or just want to feel your best on the court—we’ve got you covered.

🩺 First-Time Assessment: Just $25 includes personalized strategies tailored to your game. Schedule now at www.premierspinecenterfl.com or call 561-678-0007.

Pickleball Nights Just Got a Whole Lot Hotter at Diadem!

Ready to level up your summer evenings? The Diadem Pickleball Complex in Coconut Creek is bringing the heat with five nights of high-energy action, friendly competition, and pro-level challenges. Spots fill fast—check the weekly lineup and sign up here.

Palm Beach Pickleball News subscribers receive a 10% discount on their next court reservation at DPC by using code PBNEWS10. Receive 5% off “Intro to Pickleball Clinics” using code LEARN. (Offer(s) valid through September 1st). 

COURTS & FACILITY NEWS

• Patch Reef Covered Pickleball Courts: 18 covered courts and 16 traditional courts are coming to Patch Reef Park.

• This city is considering an annual fee to play on tennis and pickleball courts.

• Sunset Ridge Park in Lake Worth now boasts newly renovated courts. The courts at Caloosa Park are scheduled for resurfacing in August, with the project anticipated to take about two weeks. (Courtesy of Harriet Kalin)

• DeSantis signs bill to ban golf courses, pickleball courts in Florida state parks
  “Lawmakers unanimously passed the bill (HB 209) during this spring’s legislative session, and information on House and Senate websites said DeSantis had signed it. The measure will prohibit building golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields in state parks.”

📆 PALM BEACH COUNTY PICKLEBALL PLANNER

• World Pickleball Conference, June 27–28, West Palm Beach Convention Center

• Juneteenth Pickleball Doubles Only Tournament, June 13-15 at Catherine Strong Park: $65 per person per division, cash prizes, vendors, food, fun, music…

• Diadem in Coconut Creek
   Doubles Tournament, June 7 at 10 am - 4 pm: cash prizes

• Patch Reef Park
  Adult Clinics
  Beginner Clinic: Tues & Thurs: 10:30-11:30 am and 6-7 pm
  Improver Clinic: Tues & Thurs: 9-10:30 am or 7-8:30 pm
  Open Play:
  Tues - Beginner below 3.0: 12 - 4 pm
  Wed - All Levels: 5-10 pm
  Fri -All Levels: 4-9 pm
  Sun - All levels: 7:30 am - 1 pm

• Delray Beach Tennis Center
  Mon, Wed, and Thurs: 8-9 am
  Thurs: 5:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm
  Managed games: Thurs: 7:30-9:00 pm

• Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center–All programs take place at the Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, 5070 117th Court North. See https://www.pbgfl.gov/1027/Pickleball for programs and schedules.

• American Pickleball Tour, Wesley Chapel, FL, June 21-22: Round Robin format tournament for ALL skills and ALL age brackets from 14+ to 60+. Palm Beach County Pickleball News subscribers receive a $10 discount on registration when using code PBCPN10.

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BEGINNERS CORNER

Mastering Your Serve: 3 Simple Steps to Start Every Rally Strong

If you’re new to pickleball, the serve can feel intimidating, but it’s your chance to start the point confidently! Here’s a quick guide to help you avoid common beginner mistakes and build a serve you can rely on. Get the complete breakdown.

THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE COURT 

A Pickleball Twist You Never Saw Coming: Meet the Man Behind the Dice 

Not every day you stumble across a pickleball board game that captures real-life court battles' chaos, charm, and competition. But that’s exactly what happened when I met Andy Geremiah at the U.S. Pickleball Open in Naples, Florida. Read Andy’s story here.

The Palm Beach County Pickleball League is looking for additional HOAs or CCs in Boca, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, or Wellington with Pickleball courts to join the league. If interested, please contact Walter Gassner at [email protected].  The league is registering players and communities throughout the summer for an Oct 11 start. Check out the website at www.pbcPickleballLeague.com.

PALM BEACH COUNTY PICKLEBALL RESOURCE GUIDE

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