On July 26 in pickleball history, a significant and exciting event is the inaugural Reds Pickleball Party & Pro-Am held on July 26, 2025, at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a fun and community-oriented tournament hosted by the Cincinnati Reds baseball organization in partnership with local sponsors to benefit the Reds Community Fund. The event features open play, clinics, and a Pro-Am championship, providing opportunities for pickleball enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to regional professional players rated 5.0 and above. Open play runs throughout the day from noon until six in the evening, with the Pro-Am championship set for 5:00 p.m. Participants bring their own equipment while the event supplies pickleballs and swag bags. The tournament is open to players of all ages without restrictions, emphasizing pickleball’s inclusive spirit and strong community ties.
This event highlights how pickleball has grown beyond its humble beginnings on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in the mid-1960s, when it was created by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum to entertain family and friends. From those origins, where the game was played with ping-pong paddles and a perforated ball over a lowered badminton net, pickleball has expanded into a nationwide sport embraced by all generations. The Reds Pickleball Party & Pro-Am exemplifies pickleball’s current culture of fun, fitness, and community giving. It also showcases how established sports organizations are adopting pickleball as part of their outreach and engagement efforts, recognizing its rapid popularity and appeal.
As you enjoy this day, remember the sport’s fascinating name origin story: it was named "pickleball" by Joan Pritchard after the "pickle boat" in crew racing, referring to a mix of leftovers, not after the family dog Pickles as some have humorously suggested. This detail reflects the friendly and down-to-earth character of the sport from its inception in 1965.
So on this July 26, whether watching or playing at Sawyer Point or anywhere else, you are part of a vibrant tradition that has grown over six decades into a global phenomenon connecting people across ages and backgrounds.
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