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Skyblue Pickleball Announced as official League-Wide Team Uniform and Merchandise Designer for NPL™

NPL Pickleball™ and Skyblue Pickleball Collaborate for Inaugural Season Success The National Pickleball League, LLC (NPL Pickleball™), in a significant move, has partnered with Skyblue Pickleball as the exclusive "Official Team Uniform Provider" for its debut season. Co-founded by Beth Bellamy, a top-rated Champions/Sr Pro women's player, the collaboration promises an exceptional season with meticulously designed uniforms reflecting each team's unique character.Skyblue Pickleball's commitment goes beyond uniforms, extending to managing the "Official NPL Merchandise" portal for fans at www.nplpickleball.store. The platform allows fans to showcase team allegiance, enhancing the overall fan experience. With contemporary aesthetics and advanced performance materials, Skyblue's uniforms stand out.As the inaugural season unfolds, the regular season finale is set for September 15-17 in San Antonio, Texas,...

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IN THEIR WORDS: Q & ACE With Petra Michael/Founder, SKYblue Pickleball

TUNDRA met-up with Petra Michael, CEO and Co-Founder of SKYblue Pickleball, a leading design firm on the pickleball x athleisure crossover scene, at the 2023 US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, FL. Michael came to our attention vis-a-vis her amazing designs as worn by Lupita "Lu" Curiel competing on the Senior Pro circuit at the tournament. Curiel had just finished competing, yet her athletic wear looked as if it were ready for lunch at the Four Seasons – SKYblue’s European-inspired designs, a waterfall of bold colors on chic patterns on lightweight and versatile fabric that integrates sunscreen as well.

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Congratulations Dr. Ron Plotka for winning a Gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Tournament in Naples Florida Sunday April 16, 2023

The pickleball world is on fire with excitement as retired Boston area dentist, Dr. Ronald Plotak, has won the gold medal in the men's single category at the US Open Pickleball tournament in Naples Florida last Sunday! Not only did he secure the top spot in his skill level of 2.5/3.0/3.5 80+/85+, but he did it all while using his favorite pickleball paddle, Starstruck by SKYblue Pickleball.

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SKYblue Pickleball is excited to announce the launch of their new Valentine's Day Pickleball Collection

SKYblue Pickleball is excited to announce the launch of their new Valentine's Day Pickleball Collection, which debut January 7, 2023 at the Bobby Riggs Social Tournament in Encinitas, California. The collection includes a range of stylish and functional pieces, including long sleeve shirts, capris, shorts, and matching accessories. All of the fabrics used in the collection are UPF 50+ to protect players from the sun's harmful rays.

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