Community · Giveback1 min read
A giveback night on the calendar
A Glendale event connects the social venue with a local beneficiary.
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Metro landscape · Development1 min read
Mesa’s 41-court campus gets a new operator
PPA announced year-round operations at Arizona Athletic Grounds.
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Matches · September recap1 min read
Seven match points, then a Mesa title
The Arizona Open men’s doubles final went to 15–13 in the decider.
Read storyRetirement Ladder Desk2 min read
Sun City retirement ladders: 55+ dawn dominance
Retirement community leagues operate the largest 55+ brackets in North America.
Read storyShade Infrastructure2 min read
Shade sail pilot: Maricopa County cost-benefit study
Engineering study quantifies playable hour gains from shade structures.
Read storyUV Equipment Lab2 min read
UV degradation: Paddle face chalking in 115°F heat
Carbon faces lose spin grip faster under sustained UV exposure.
Read storyMorning Beat2 min read
5:30 AM court culture: The desert dawn ritual
Why serious Phoenix players treat dawn as prime time.
Read storyMunicipal Heat Policy2 min read
Heat closure policy: When courts shut at 110°F surface
Municipal liability thresholds for extreme heat play.
Read storyPhoenix Public Courts2 min read
Encanto Park: Central Phoenix dawn league headquarters
Field report on Encanto Park in Phoenix, Arizona (Greater Phoenix).
Read storyScottsdale Beat2 min read
Paradise Valley Park: Scottsdale senior ladder
Field report on Paradise Valley Park in Phoenix, Arizona (Greater Phoenix).
Read storyWest Valley Desk2 min read
Surprise Community Park: West Valley family circuit
Field report on Surprise Community Park in Phoenix, Arizona (Greater Phoenix).
Read storyEast Valley Desk2 min read
Mesa Riverview: East Valley tournament hub
Field report on Mesa Riverview in Phoenix, Arizona (Greater Phoenix).
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