{"id":2986,"date":"2023-06-20T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T16:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhlalumni.com\/?p=2986"},"modified":"2023-06-20T16:49:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T16:49:49","slug":"nhlaa-x-pbx-pickleball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhlalumni.com\/?p=2986","title":{"rendered":"NHLAA x PBX Pickleball"},"content":{"rendered":"

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America\u2019s fastest-growing sport unites retired professional athletes to create PBX Pickleball<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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(CLEARWATER, Fla. \u2013 June 20, 2023) The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation\u2019s leading manager of sports and recreation facilities, have teamed up with sports industry leaders, and retired professional male and female athletes to launch PBX Pickleball<\/strong>. Advisors for the new organization include 3x MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis, 4x World Series Champ Tino Martinez, 2x MLB All-Star Brad Penny, 18-year MLB veteran Kent Mercker, NHL Player, Coach, GM and Team President Paul Holmgren, 4x Stanley Cup Champ Kris Draper, NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champ Golden Tate, former CEO of USA Pickleball Stu Upson, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Pickleball will attract top retired professional athletes from all major sports, including baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, and has entered a partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) and the NHL Alumni Association. Additional partnerships will be announced. PBX Pickleball will incorporate retired players\u2019 charities and other nonprofit organizations nationwide. <\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Pickleball will consist of four experiences: <\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Tour<\/em><\/strong> will bring together retired sports stars turned avid pickleball players, starting with athletes who previously competed at the highest levels of their sports. Each player will represent their respective sports in PBX Pickleball tournaments for audiences watching in person, via television broadcasts, and through digital media.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Pro-Ams<\/em><\/strong> will allow amateur pickleball players to play with and against former male and female stars of major sports teams. PBX Pickleball Pro-Ams will align with professional pickleball tour stops and occur adjacent to these events, including the PBX Tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Dream Weekends<\/em><\/strong> will offer the ultimate pickleball experience for amateur participants. Pickleball enthusiasts will learn from professional pickleball players and interact with dozens of retired athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Corporate Experiences<\/em><\/strong> will be fully customizable with turnkey services to support corporate meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe pickleball explosion in America continues to attract players and spectators at a rapid pace,\u201d said Jason Clement, CEO of The Sports Facilities Companies. \u201cPassionate participants now include hundreds of professional athletes who found pickleball in retirement. PBX Pickleball will harness the talent and competitive spirit to offer excitement and experiences that fans will love.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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With over 45 SFC-managed venues that represent the SF Network, the Sports Facilities Companies will leverage relationships nationwide to book and market PBX Pickleball events. Notable participants, event dates, venues, broadcast partners, and sponsors will be confirmed in the weeks ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cSo many sports heroes from baseball, hockey, football, and basketball have become exceptional pickleball players,\u201d said Youkilis. \u201cAs one of those retired athletes who picked up the game myself, I\u2019m excited to see PBX Pickleball allow us to scratch our competitive itch, interact with our fans, and continue our playing careers through a sport that is so much fun to play. We\u2019ll also make pickleball a blast to watch on TV.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cPickleball has not only served as the fastest-growing sport in the country for the past three years, it has been elevated to a social phenomenon,\u201d said Justin Maloof, USA Pickleball Chief Operating Officer. \u201cWith that in mind, PBX Pickleball\u2019s vision to interweave other great American sports, while engaging with top pro athletes, will create even more unique and amazing experiences for both pickleball participants and spectators.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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PBX Pickleball is currently exploring a multi-year strategic partnership with USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Fans can sign up for PBX Pickleball news at https:\/\/pbxpickleball.com<\/a> or follow @pbxpickleball on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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*NHL Alumni interested in participating can contact us at info@nhlalumni.com*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PBX Pickleball Media Contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Eric Nemeth<\/span><\/p>\n

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nemeth@ericpr.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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602-502-2793<\/span><\/p>\n

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