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Insider's Guide To The Pickleball World Championships Festival
The Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships are a full-blown sports festival. As a volunteer, I get to see the operational flow firsthand. If you're making a trip to Brookhaven Country Club this week, thinking about attending future PPA Tour or MLP event or for those early planning to attend this event next year, here is my Spectator's Guide to navigating the venue and catching the best action.

Craig Johnson
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Volunteering at the Pickleball World Championships (Exploring Sports Tourism)
Toronto 🇨🇦 ✈️ Chicago ✈️ Dallas 🇺🇸 My journey to the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships is set to begin. This trip isn't just about professional development; it’s a perfect example of modern sports tourism: blending volunteer access with the excitement of a new city and attending for the first time a new sporting festival. The event grounds at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas As I previously wrote, Why Volunteering Still Wins , these roles offer unpar

Craig Johnson
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Summer Vibes From Recent Concert Experiences
As another summer season comes to a close, I've had amazing music experiences over the last few months, both locally and while travelling for work-related sporting events. Here are some highlights from my summer, along with travel suggestions that might assist you in planning your next special event trip.

Craig Johnson
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Early Planning For Fall Adventures
The summer is not over yet; however, my attention is shifting towards the fall season for further developing my pickleball business opportunities and capitalizing on the surge in sports travel experiences. Looking ahead to the coming months, listed below are early events I have on my radar.

Craig Johnson
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Itinerary: My 'Rock & Pickle' Road Trip
Summer has arrived, ushering in warm temperatures and numerous chances for outdoor pickleball. This also ignited my urge for a new travel...

Craig Johnson
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Field of Dreams: Maximize Your Trip Experiences
As my son concludes his senior year in high school, I'm acutely aware that opportunities for Sports Trips with Dad are becoming scarcer.

Craig Johnson
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Itinerary: Pickleball In The Desert
Everything is coming together for this Pickleball In The Desert travel adventure. The itinerary that starts this weekend is set to...

Craig Johnson
Feb 11, 20251 min read
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