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- What to pack for summer tournaments
- How to customize your player profile
- Ever thought of running a tournament?
- Tournaments near you that are closing soon
- Proper nutrition to fuel your game
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Packing for Summer Tournaments
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If you're getting ready to play or cheer from the sidelines, a little prep goes a long way. Summer tournaments are hot, crowded, and full of action, so it's easy to forget the basics. We pulled together 10 simple things you'll want to have in your bag to stay comfortable, play your best, and enjoy the day.
Read the full checklist to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth tournament experience.
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Customizing Your Player Profile
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Catch the replay of our latest webinar and learn how to get the most out of your Pickleball Play Solutions profile. We’ll guide you through updating your self-rating, linking your DUPR, adding a profile photo, saving a payment method for faster checkout, and navigating the site with ease.
Whether you’re a player or a provider, this is a quick way to make sure you’re getting the most out of the platform.
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Prevent Muscle Cramps During Pickleball Matches with These Hydration Strategies
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Muscle cramps can ruin a match in seconds—especially in the summer heat. But hydration isn’t just about drinking more water.
Cramps are caused by a mix of muscle fatigue and electrolyte loss, and water alone won’t cut it.
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- Caused by both fatigue and electrolyte imbalances, not just dehydration
- Most common in the calves, hamstrings, and feet
- Cramp-prone players often lose more sodium in sweat
- Drinking plain water can dilute electrolytes and make cramps worse
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To stay cramp-free, you’ll need more than a water bottle. Learn when to use electrolyte drinks, how to fuel your body between games, and simple training strategies to boost your cramp resistance.
Download the full guide to get science-backed hydration and fueling tips that’ll keep you moving all match long.
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Tournaments Happening Near You..
But Not For Long!
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Anna, we've curated these tournaments within 30 miles of you that are closing registrations in the next 2 weeks.
We're only showing you the closest handful, but you can see the full list of tournaments near or far, sooner or later at the link below.
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 | | $2000 MONEY BALL FOR EACH 4.5-5.2 DIVISION  PICKLEBALL KINGDOM
1301 CUSTER ROAD STE 200
PLANO, TX 75075
 Registration: Jun 11, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Event: Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
|  | | The Grove Masters - The Grove Pickleball The Grove Pickleball - Design District
1461 Wycliff Ave
Dallas, TX 75207 Registration: Jul 2, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Event: Aug 28, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 |  | | Back to School Junior Classic Preston Playhouse
13130 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75240 Registration: Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
Event: Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 |  | | Life Time Colleyville Men's 3.5 Moneyball DUPR 7 Combined Life Time Colleyville
1221 Church Street
Colleyville, TX 76034 Registration: Jun 27, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
Event: Aug 29, 2026 - Mar 19, 2027 |  | | Stinky Dinkers Youth Pickleball Tournament benefiting Children's Health ACE Pickleball Club - Plano, TX
4817 West Park Boulevard
Plano, TX 75093 Registration: Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Event: Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026 |
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Ever Thought of Running Your Own Tournament?
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Whether you're the go-to organizer in your group or just curious what it takes to host a legit event, our latest video shows you how easy it is to set up a tournament using our built-in templates.
You’ll learn how to:
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- Pick the right format (bracket, round robin, etc.)
- Customize divisions, scoring, and courts
- Save time using pre-set structures that keep everything clean and organized
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If you've ever dreamed of running a local tournament, charity event, or even just a competitive weekend meetup — this makes it doable in minutes.
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