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Polite or Passive? Rethinking British Etiquette in Competitive Pickleball

Polite or Passive? Rethinking British Etiquette in Competitive Pickleball

Chris Beaumont

British pickleball is known for its courtesy—but is it holding players back? Across UK clubs, a culture of politeness often overrides competitiveness, with players hesitating on line calls, downplaying winners,...

Polite or Passive? Rethinking British Etiquette in Competitive Pickleball

Chris Beaumont

British pickleball is known for its courtesy—but is it holding players back? Across UK clubs, a culture of politeness often overrides competitiveness, with players hesitating on line calls, downplaying winners,...

The Volunteer Crisis in UK Pickleball: Why Clubs Must Start Succession Planning

The Volunteer Crisis in UK Pickleball: Why Clubs Must Start Succession Planning

Chris Beaumont

UK pickleball clubs rely heavily on a handful of aging volunteers to run sessions, manage equipment, and handle admin—but many lack clear succession plans. As participation surges, this quiet crisis...

The Volunteer Crisis in UK Pickleball: Why Clubs Must Start Succession Planning

Chris Beaumont

UK pickleball clubs rely heavily on a handful of aging volunteers to run sessions, manage equipment, and handle admin—but many lack clear succession plans. As participation surges, this quiet crisis...

Inside England’s First Pickleball-Only Clubs: A New Era for the Sport?

Inside England’s First Pickleball-Only Clubs: A New Era for the Sport?

Chris Beaumont

Dedicated pickleball-only clubs are opening across England, marking a major milestone in the sport’s evolution from casual pastime to permanent fixture. No longer confined to borrowed badminton courts or church...

Inside England’s First Pickleball-Only Clubs: A New Era for the Sport?

Chris Beaumont

Dedicated pickleball-only clubs are opening across England, marking a major milestone in the sport’s evolution from casual pastime to permanent fixture. No longer confined to borrowed badminton courts or church...

The Brexit Effect on Pickleball: Why UK Paddle Prices Are Rising

The Brexit Effect on Pickleball: Why UK Paddle Prices Are Rising

Chris Beaumont

Brexit has reshaped how pickleball gear is sourced and priced in the UK, with import duties, VAT, and customs fees driving up costs for paddles, balls, and accessories. Players now...

The Brexit Effect on Pickleball: Why UK Paddle Prices Are Rising

Chris Beaumont

Brexit has reshaped how pickleball gear is sourced and priced in the UK, with import duties, VAT, and customs fees driving up costs for paddles, balls, and accessories. Players now...

Pickleball and GCSE Stress: Why Schools Should Use It to Boost Student Wellbeing

Pickleball and GCSE Stress: Why Schools Should Use It to Boost Student Wellbeing

Chris Beaumont

As GCSE pressure mounts for Year 11 students, UK schools are exploring new ways to support mental health—and pickleball is proving to be a surprisingly effective tool. Easy to learn,...

Pickleball and GCSE Stress: Why Schools Should Use It to Boost Student Wellbeing

Chris Beaumont

As GCSE pressure mounts for Year 11 students, UK schools are exploring new ways to support mental health—and pickleball is proving to be a surprisingly effective tool. Easy to learn,...

The Rise of Teen Pickleball Ambassadors: How Youth Leaders Are Shaping the Sport’s Future in the UK

The Rise of Teen Pickleball Ambassadors: How Youth Leaders Are Shaping the Sport’s Futu...

Chris Beaumont

Teen pickleball ambassadors are emerging as powerful drivers of growth across the UK, bringing fresh energy and leadership to a sport once seen as mainly for older adults. From school...

The Rise of Teen Pickleball Ambassadors: How Youth Leaders Are Shaping the Sport’s Future in the UK

Chris Beaumont

Teen pickleball ambassadors are emerging as powerful drivers of growth across the UK, bringing fresh energy and leadership to a sport once seen as mainly for older adults. From school...