Fall pickleball roundup: Where to play, learn and compete in the Capital Region
A guide to fall pickleball open play, leagues, clinics and tournaments across New York’s Capital Region and nearby communities.
The 2026 Arthritis Community Weekend raises more than $75,000 for Arthritis
More than 200 players competed in the 2026 Dink for A Cure Pickleball Tournament to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. The weekend of events, which included…
Medal winners at the 4th Annual Dink for a Cure 2026
4th Annual Dink for a Cure TEAM EVENT Champions The Friday night MLP-style team competition kicked off the tournament weekend with spirited competition, great camaraderie,…
Pickleball Tournaments 101: webinar for players curious about tournaments
Video explains how to play in your first pickleball tournament In this 30-minute video, pickleball tournament directors Cathleen Crowley Denbeaux, from Pickleball518, and Jennifer Kendrick,…
Friday Night Team Competition – June 5, at Siena University
Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament The 4th Annual Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, will kick off with a Friday…
More than 75 students compete in Guilderland High School pickleball tournament
More than 75 students took part in the third annual Guilderland High School Pickleball Tournament, an event organized by physical education teacher Deb Murray that…
Interest form: Friday Night Team Competition – June 5, at Siena University
Friday Night Team Competition Interest Form The Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament at Siena University will once again include a Friday Night Team Competition…
Tournament FAQ
Whether this is your first pickleball tournament or your fifteenth, here are answers to the most common questions players ask before registering. How long does…
A new local pickleball podcast takes on the questions pickleball players actually ask
A new pickleball podcast with local roots has launched — and it’s worth a listen. Pickleball Obsession, hosted by Tracie Hotchner, is built around a…
Thanksgiving at Emma tournament raises $1,500 for local charities – photos and raffle winners
Players and spectators at the 2025 Thanksgiving at Emma Willard Tournament donated dozens upon dozens of bags of food and clothing and raised $1,470 to…