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Bay Area Breakers Announce Partnership with SKYblue Pickleball as Official Uniform Sponsor

SKYblue Pickleball Partners with Bay Area Breakers as Official Uniform Sponsor We’re thrilled to announce that SKYblue Pickleball is now the Official Uniform Sponsor for the Bay Area Breakers, managing the manufacturing and supply chain for the team’s uniforms and merchandise. While the Breakers provided the artwork, SKYblue took the lead on production, ensuring every piece meets the highest standards of performance and style. This partnership guarantees that both players and fans get top-quality gear—delivered on time and ready for action.

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A Hoot of a Tournament: The APP Tour - The Owl Newport Beach Open

A Hoot of a Tournament: The APP Tour - The Owl Newport Beach OpenPickleball enthusiasts witnessed an incredible week at The Owl Newport Beach Open from July 3-7, 2024. Jill Thyr and SKYblue Pickleball Co-Founder Shawn Berry took home bronze in the Mixed Doubles Skill: 5.0: 55+ division, despite it being their first time playing together. Congratulations to all the winners, including champions Robin Stenger & Ken Stone, and a special mention to Kristen Nagrani & James Gerson for their impressive second-place finish. This event was a true celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and the vibrant pickleball community.

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Wei to go!

🎉🌟 APP Sacramento Day 2: Wei-nning streak continues! 🏆 Carolyn Wei triumphs once more, clinching gold in the Mixed Doubles Skill: 5.0: 55+ category with partner Jonas Satuito! 🥇🎾 A round of applause to all the winners: Patricia Jordan & Duc Nguyen with silver and Marla Lindell & Tim Shiffer with bronze! 👏✨ And a special shoutout to our friend and Brand Ambassador, Carolyn Wei, for her stellar performance! 🌟👏 #WeiToGo #APPSacramento #GoldMedal #BrandAmbassador 🎾🥇

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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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