But here in Florida, pickleball is the crown jewel. Nick Gandy, sports information manager for the Florida Senior Games, says nearly 600 players registered to compete, including some who traveled ...

Once a sport mostly played in retirement communities, pickleball has exploded in popularity across all age groups in Florida ... on the board,” laughed instructor Maya Torres of Clearwater.

For several years now, pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in Florida and the rest of the country. Also increasingly popular the last year or so, amid blazing hot temps? Indoor pickleball.

What's a pickleballer to do? Go indoors. For several years now, pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in Florida and the rest of the country. And one thing Florida is good at is air ...

Pickleball players warm up before their competition at the Florida Senior Games. Many states across the country host senior games, which include all types of sports like archery, basketball and ...

And all were vying for a spot in the National Senior Games in 2025. Pickleball players warm up before their competition at the Florida Senior Games. Many states across the country host senior games, ...

At the Florida Senior Games, nearly 600 pickleball players compete for spots in the 2025 National Senior Games. They say the sport has tapped into their competitive side and maintained their health.