Pickleball, Parkinson's, and Persistence: The Inspiring Journey of Scott Rider
Former all-American track star at Ohio State, Scott Rider, was taken aback when he was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at only 47. Now 63, Scott shares his inspiring journey of how pickleball has helped him manage his condition and continue leading an active life. Scott was introduced to pickleball six years ago when his neighborhood set up temporary courts. He, along with...
From Couch to Competitive Pickleball - Selkirk Customer Spotlight!
At 56, Robert R. from Winthrop, MA, is an average yet competitive pickleball player who is passionate about the sport. With a current DUPR rating of 3.73, he has been playing for about four years and participates in as many tournaments as possible. He has won bronze in three tournaments, two at the 3.0 level and one at the 3.5 level. When Robert (far...
The Pickleball Pilot's Ultimate Adventure: Fastest Time to Play a Game of Pickleball in All 48 Contiguous States, Sponsored by Selkirk Sport
On Monday, May 1st, at 8 am EDT, an extraordinary event took place. Dean Matt, also known as MuchoDeanAero or The Pickleball Pilot, embarked on a record-breaking journey from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). This Sarasota-based pickleball enthusiast and pilot since high school aims to set a world record for the Fastest Time to Play a Game of Pickleball in All 48 Contiguous States. Dean's...
