SYDNEY /PRNewswire/ — PPA Tour Australia (PPAA) and Major League Pickleball Australia (MLPA) is excited to announce the addition of former World No. 1 golfer Adam Scott as the new team owner of the Gold Coast Glory. Scott joins a list of distinguished team owners, including cricket legend Steve Smith, basketball star Patty Mills, and five-time Olympian Nat Cook, in supporting and promoting professional pickleball in Australia.

“I’m honored to join Major League Pickleball Australia as a team owner to support the Gold Coast Glory and help grow this fantastic sport,” said Adam Scott. “Being part of this community alongside other esteemed athletes and icons is incredibly exciting.”

The Gold Coast Glory, is also proud to announce its new team sponsor, Lilly’s Active, as a major sponsor and the official lifestyle meals partner of the Tour and League.

“We’re so excited to support this incredible sport and its athletes as we launch our new range of sports and active lifestyle meals for all ages,” said Cara Aprile, founder of Lilly’s Active. “Our partnership with the Gold Coast Glory is a perfect match, reflecting our commitment to promoting health, wellness, and high performance.”

MLPA is also thrilled to announce the upcoming Brisbane Championships event, which will feature record prize money for the sport in the Asia-Pacific region, exceeding $130,000. This milestone event highlights the growing enthusiasm and competitive spirit within the sport.

In addition, MLPA is pleased to launch the application process for Season Two of its competition, inviting players to apply to be part of the expanding league and teams. The new season promises more thrilling matches and community involvement, continuing to elevate pickleball’s profile in the region.

For ticket details, event itinerary, and partnership opportunities, please visit our website.

About Major League Pickleball Australia and PPA Tour Australia: 

PPA Tour Australia (formally Pacific Pickleball) is the official Professional Pickleball League of Australia featuring the top players, highest prize money, and best events across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. PPA Tour Australia offers two formats for athletes including Major League Pickleball Australia’s (MLP Australia’s) Pro Teams Format, and PPA Pro Tour Format for both Open, Futures, and Masters Athletes, in partnership with Pickleball Australia Association (PAA). PPA Tour Australia aims to grow the total number of Pickleball players in APAC to 1 Million in 2032 by promoting the sport through world-class events, professional pathways for top players, dedicated pickleball venues, and strong partnerships at international, national and grassroots levels; on a journey to bring Pickleball to all.

SOURCE Pacific Pickleball

TUSTIN, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Tyson McGuffin (AKA: ‘The Most Electrifying Man in Sports’) triple crown winner and one of the most decorated professional pickleball players in the world, joins Pickleball Superstore, a large-scale e-commerce platform that inventories and distributes nearly 2,000 pickleball related SKUs, as an ambassador of Pickleball Superstore throughout the globe.

“We are more than thrilled to have Tyson as a partner in Pickleballsuperstore.com. Pickleball Superstore’s core beliefs of ‘Community Owned – Community Focused’, align perfectly with Tyson, not only as a professional athlete, but also as a Dad, teacher and a true ambassador of the sport of pickleball.” states Pat Rolfes, Chairman/Co-Founder of Pickleball Superstore, Inc.

“My wife Meg & I are excited to be part of Pickleball Superstore. From top to bottom the leadership at Pickleball Superstore have the vision, expertise and character we want to align ourselves with.” states Tyson McGuffin.

“It’s exciting to have Tyson and Meg join us in building Pickleball Superstore. And since we already have distribution partnerships with some of Tyson’s sponsors, it just seemed natural to have the McGuffin’s join the Pickleball Superstore family.” said Steve Raack, CEO/Co-Founder of Pickleball Superstore, Inc.

CONTACT: info@pickleballsuperstore.com

SOURCE Pickleball Superstore, Inc.

Pickleball, a once niche sport primarily played in retirement communities, has exploded in popularity across the United States. What was once considered a leisure activity has now become a social phenomenon, attracting players and spectators of all ages and backgrounds. With this surge in interest, the need for more playing spaces has become evident. However, high construction fees, long development times, and zoning restrictions have posed challenges in meeting this demand. That is, until now.

CelebExperts LLC, a top celebrity booking, marketing, and sponsorship agency, has partnered with Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ to tackle this issue head-on. Co-founded by Jakob Eliason and Adam Clay, Pickleball Pop-Ups is revolutionizing the way pickleball is experienced by utilizing temporary, mobile courts to create unparalleled pickleball events. Their mission is to make the sport as fun, accessible, and lively as possible for both players and viewers.

What sets Pickleball Pop-Ups apart from other companies is their ability to bring pickleball to any space, regardless of its size or location. The company collaborates with various brands and businesses to promote themselves while providing an outstanding pickleball experience. Eliason and Clay, both coming from B2B sales and marketing backgrounds, have chosen to focus on partnering with companies to produce multi-event concepts on the corporate event side.

What makes Pickleball Pop-Ups unique is its ability to fit into unconventional venues. Their adaptability allows them to transform corporate parks, ballrooms, trade show floors, and other unlikely spaces into pickleball events. The fun doesn’t stop there; after each event, attendees are already recommending new locations and suggesting where the next pop-up event should take place.

Pickleball Pop-Ups has already made waves across the nation. They have taken over Beale Street in Memphis, TN, and participated in Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, among other events. The brand’s recognition and success have surpassed expectations in a short period of time. They continue to evolve beyond just being a sport by creating spaces that can be enjoyed both on and off the court.

Pickleball Pop-Ups is actively seeking sponsorships from brands that want to be a part of this exciting venture. Packages for brands are customizable, allowing them to offer what they want and gain in return. With their full-service activation, brands can expect a high level of engagement with attendees.

Co-founder Adam Clay summarizes the impact of Pickleball Pop-Ups by stating, “People love it! A pickleball party showing up to any site or venue – with mobile, premium courts, music, food, drinks, beer, merch, MC/crowd engagement, etc. – turns out to be an enormous source of joy for so many people. We see it every day. And we plan to be providing these experiences for a very long time.”

The success of Pickleball Pop-Ups can be attributed to its accessibility, inclusivity, and emphasis on social interaction. Their ability to bring together people from different age groups and backgrounds is truly remarkable. As pickleball’s popularity continues to soar, the presence of Pickleball Pop-Ups will only grow, solidifying the game’s status as one of the nation’s favorite pastimes.

To witness the excitement of a Pickleball Pop-Up™️ event, visit their website at www.pickleballpopups.com. For sponsorship inquiries, contact evan@celebexperts.com.

Sources:
CelebExperts LLC. (2024, May 15). CelebExperts LLC Ventures in the World of Pickleball with the Industry Leader Pickleball Pop-Ups™️. Retrieved from PR Newswire.