A few weeks ago, we ran a piece by DJ Barnes about the tennis and pickleball situation in Chapel Hill. Barnes is a pickleballer and he had some stuff to […] The post Dear Pickleballers appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

Dear Tennis, We need to have a word. I know, I know, you think you have a problem with pickleball. I guess in a way you do, but the real problem, and I think way down deep you’ll agree, is you have a tennis problem. I know, it’s hard to look inward when the attack […] The post Dear Tennis appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

On Saturday, November 19, the UNC club pickleball team won the 2022 DUPR National Collegiate Championship and $10,000 in Dripping Springs, TX. They started the previous day by beating Ohio State, Michigan, and Grand Canyon University to advance from their pool to the semifinals on Saturday. After dispatching James Madison in the semifinals, UNC then … UNC Club Pickleball wins national championship Read More » The post UNC Club Pickleball wins national championship appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

At the blog blog we often poke fun at Pickleball and its proponents, as well as their tennis player mortal enemies, but some of us are actually big fans. We thought we’d share this piece from a Triangle Blog Blog reader and recent Pickleball enthusiast about what drew him to the game. Just what is … What is it about Pickleball, anyway? Read More » The post What is it about Pickleball, anyway? appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

Let’s keep it 100 percent dedicated to recreation! We used AI software to generate the site plan below based on local residents’ priorities and to keep the land consistent with the existing community character. We’d love to hear your feedback! The post OK, OK, we’ve been rethinking our stance on American Legion appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

Welcome to “The Real Dill,” the first of our weekly installment series on all things Pickle-ball® in the Triangle and beyond. We are also excited to announce the launch of TBB’s Guide® to Pickleball® in the Triangle®. None of this important work would be possible without the support of the fine folks at Friends of … Lunch Links: June 3, 2022 *Pickleball Friday* Read More » The post Lunch Links: June 3, 2022 *Pickleball Friday* appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. Almost 5 million picklers play the paddle-based sports, including thousands of people right here in the Triangle. Here’s everything you need to know about pickleball in the Triangle. If you know of another resource or court, please email us at triangleblogblog@gmail.com and we’ll add it to … Guide to Pickleball in the Triangle Read More » The post Guide to Pickleball in the Triangle appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more

As Chapel Hillians increasingly recognize our moral obligation to address the housing affordability crisis, inspiration may come from an unlikely source: pickleball. Think of your typical suburban single-family lot as a tennis court, with plenty of open green space and clear boundaries. When you first get a tennis court it’s a lot of fun but … Affordable Housing is Quite a Pickle[ball] Read More » The post Affordable Housing is Quite a Pickle[ball] appeared first on Triangle Blog Blog ..read more