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Show Off Your Power User Status
01/08/2026

If you're a Power User, we'd like to send you some FREE swag as a token of our appreciation. Now you can finally show off your Power User status on the courts – and everywhere else you go! These heavy-duty, weatherproof stickers work great on car windows, water bottles, or just about any place you want to stick them...
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The Kitchen: How Men Overplaying in Mixed Doubles Can Hurt the Team
01/08/2026

Mixed doubles success often boils down to two factors:1. How steady the female player is.2. The male player finding the right balance in how "big" he plays.If they hesitate to take attackable balls and put them away, that will hurt the team's chances of success...
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Spotted on the Scheduler:
End of Year Excitement!
01/08/2026

One of our favorite parts of PlayTime Scheduler is getting to see how players come together to celebrate, give back, and have fun on the court. Here are a few end-of-year events that truly captured the spirit of pickleball...
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Paddle Pointer:
Selkirk TV – Smart Pickleball Return Targets: Middle or Sideline?
01/08/2026

In this Selkirk TV episode, Catherine Parenteau breaks down return strategy — how to handle strong serves, aim deeper, and position smarter for the fourth shot. Learn where to target your return and how depth gives you more time, better court position, and a stronger start to every rally.
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From the Help Desk:
Cheating, or Beating, the Rush?
01/08/2026

It’s a problem just about everywhere – too few courts, too many pickleballers. (We remember when it was hard to find anyone who even knew what pickleball was, so in our opinion, this is a good problem to have!) In many regions, there are popular sessions with limited spots that seem to fill up the moment they are posted...
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Party Like It's 2026 ?
01/08/2026

Happy New Year, pickleball fam! We officially closed out 2025 dinking responsibly and are ready to welcome 2026 with shiny new balls and wide-body paddles.The holidays sure were a lot of fun, but I’m honestly so happy to get back to my normal routine — and most of all, back on the court...
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Give the Gift that Keeps on Playing!
12/18/2025

Looking for a gift that won’t end up regifted, returned, or quietly donated? Give them something they’ll actually use — a PlayTime Scheduler Gift Card. Pickleball joy guaranteed, assembly not required...
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Home Court Advantage:
Oak Valley Pickleball Park in South Korea
12/18/2025

This week’s standout courts come from Oak Valley Pickleball Park in Wonju, South Korea — our newest country on PlayTime Scheduler and home to some of the most vibrant, photogenic pickleball surfaces we’ve ever seen. Much of the park’s growing momentum comes from Pickleball Manager and PTS Admin, Jisoo Hwang, who has played a key role in building community and expanding access to the sport in Korea.
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