{"id":7029,"date":"2022-06-01T09:07:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T16:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=7029"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:26:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:26:21","slug":"join-the-pickleball-craze-follow-us-on-facebook-for-an-exclusive-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/join-the-pickleball-craze-follow-us-on-facebook-for-an-exclusive-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the pickleball Craze! Follow us on Facebook for an Exclusive Giveaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States? With 4.8 million participants nationwide, pickleball has seen an increase of 39.3% in participation just over the last two years. The sports\u2019 growing popularity is a testament to the ease and enjoyment it offers beginners and the excitement of the fast-paced competition it offers to more experienced players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer Cellular is proud to have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/usapickleball.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>USA Pickleball<\/strong><\/a> as our official partner! And this summer, we look forward to connecting with the pickleball community at upcoming events, including this summer\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newportbeachpickleballevents.com\/event\/consumer-cellular-usa-pickleball-championships-at-newport-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Consumer Cellular USA Pickleball Newport Beach Championships<\/strong><\/a>, June 27 through July 2, at The Tennis Club at Newport Beach in California. All USA Pickleball members are welcome to register to participate or join us as a spectator to watch all of the pickleball action! The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleballtournaments.com\/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=5244\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>registration<\/strong><\/a> deadline to participate in the tournament is June 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate this event, we are giving away a total of 5 pickleball swag bags, including USA Pickleball paddles, Franklin X-40 balls, portable chargers, and cooling towels. Beginning on June 7, follow along with us on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/consumercellular\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, where we will be asking questions about, you guessed it, pickleball! Provide your answer in the comments section on each post to be entered into the sweepstakes. Our favorite answer will be selected and announced the next day. And while you\u2019re checking out the contest, be sure to follow our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on special giveaways and contests like this one in the future. The giveaway will take place on June 7<sup>th<\/sup>, 9<sup>th<\/sup>, 15<sup>th<\/sup>, 21<sup>st<\/sup>, and 23<sup>rd<\/sup>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re absolutely thrilled to support a sport that brings people together and encourages active fun, and we hope you\u2019ll be part of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States? With 4.8 million participants nationwide, pickleball has seen an increase of 39.3% in participation just over the last two years. 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