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Play More, Stress Less

It's a good motto โ€“ and not just for the court. Whether you're crushing dinks or missing serves (hey, it happens), weโ€™re big believers in keeping it kind, keeping it fun, and keeping it friendly.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and itโ€™s the perfect time to remember that we never really know what someone else is going through โ€“ on or off the court. A little kindness can go a long way.

๐ŸŒŸ Invite a new player to join โ€“ and tell them about PlayTime Scheduler ๐Ÿ˜Ž

๐ŸŒŸ Give someone a compliment โ€“ even if they just hit the net

๐ŸŒŸ Tap paddles after your game โ€“ good game or not

Weโ€™re also excited to announce a new tournament series with our friends at UTR Sports. If youโ€™ve ever wondered if tournaments are for you, Iโ€™ve got a quick story about my own first-time experience (spoiler: my partner Anthea and I got our butts kickedโ€ฆ and had a blast anyway).

Game on! Here's what's coming up:

โ€ผ๏ธ Selkirk Launch Alert! โ€“ The upgraded LUXX Control Air drops today! Donโ€™t miss your chance to check out the latest paddle from Selkirk.

๐Ÿ’ก PTS Tips & Tricks โ€“ Use Session Filters to quickly find the exact kind of play you're looking for โ€“ drills, singles, indoor, and more!

๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ See the game clearly โ€“ Brioti makes eyewear designed specifically for pickleball. Stylish, protective, and functional โ€“ plus, get 10% off with code PTS10.

๐Ÿ“š Paddle Pointers! Learn from the best (for free!) โ€“ SportsEd TV is offering PTS users a free annual membership ($179 value!) packed with videos improve your game.

๐Ÿ‘œ New season, new bag โ€“ Think Royln just dropped their latest pickleball bag โ€“and yes, itโ€™s as functional as it is fashionable! SUMMER20 = 20% off (this weekend only!)  

๐Ÿ“‹ Ask A Ref โ€“ Real rulings from certified officials, answering the most confusing calls players actually ask about.

๐Ÿ“Š UTR-P Ratings Explained โ€“ UTR Sports breaks down what UTR-P means, how it works, and why it matters โ€“ whether you play recreationally or competitively.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Survey Says! โ€“ PlayTime Scheduler wants to know: How do you handle a tough game? Submit your answer for a chance to win a free year of Power User access!

๐Ÿ“ Keep Your Paddle Up! โ€“ The Kitchen serves up smart tips on paddle positioning so youโ€™re always ready โ€“ whether youโ€™re at the net, midcourt, or backline.

๐ŸŽ’ PlayTime Scheduler Adventures โ€“ Anthea and I entered our first tournament just hoping not to get pickledโ€ฆ and walked away with gold medals! Read the full recap and get the scoop on our brand-new tournament series with UTR Sports.

๐Ÿ’ธ The Discount Roundup is back! โ€“ Score exclusive savings from brands that love pickleball as much as you do. From gear to gifts, you won't want to miss these deals!

So grab your paddle, check out whatโ€™s new, and donโ€™t forget: win or lose, weโ€™re all on the same team.

๐Ÿ‘‡ Read on!