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PICKLEBALL PASSPORT - The first-ever podcast dedicated to European Pickleball

PICKLEBALL PASSPORT - The first-ever podcast dedicated to European Pickleball

著者： Steffi Vennemann; Moritz Mümmler
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 Welcome aboard! Hosted by your cabin crew & Pickleball experts Steffie Vennemann & Moritz Mümmler, we explore how the sport is growing across Europe. Must-play tournaments, cross-border league action, voices from the community, and insights from different countries. Whether you're a beginner, competitor, or future Pickleball traveler – this podcast keeps you connected, inspired & informed on all things Pickleball in Europe. Fasten your seatbelts – this flight is taking off! Listen to the Voices of Pickleball in Europe. Powered by RAQT.com your go-to platform for Pickleball tournaments.Steffi Vennemann; Moritz Mümmler
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  • EPISODE 9 – DINKS & DESTINATION – TOP TEN PLACES TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN 2025/2026 // Season 1 ending

    EPISODE 9 – DINKS & DESTINATION – TOP TEN PLACES TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN 2025/2026 // Season 1 ending
    2025/12/03
    Where community, travel, and the world’s fastest-growing sport come together!In this special award episode of Pickleball Passport – powered by RAQT.com, we reveal the TOP 10 Most Special Places to Play Pickleball in Europe 2025/2026 — selected by our international jury as part of the Dinks & Destinations Awards.From Alpine courts to Mediterranean sunsets, from architecturally stunning indoor venues to resort-style pickleball escapes — these 10 destinations represent the best, most unique, most unforgettable places to play in Europe today.We also look at the rise of sports tourism and the explosive growth of pickleball travel across Europe, including expert insights from two leaders in the field.In this episode, you’ll hear about:✅ Why sports tourism (USD 618B in 2024 → USD 2 trillion by 2032!) is reshaping the way Europeans travel✅ Why pickleball holidays are booming in Europe’s off-season tourism window✅ How travel organisations are building communities — not just trips✅ Why players are now choosing destinations based on courts, coaching & community vibes✅…and of course:🎉 The official announcement of the TOP 10 Dinks & Destinations Award Winners!🏆 TOP 10 MOST SPECIAL PICKLEBALL PLACES TO PLAY 2025/2026Austria / RACKET REVOLUTION - @racketrevolutionpickleballSwitzerland / PICKLEBALL HUB BASEL - @pickleballhubschweizNetherlands / DINX PICKLEBALL THE HAGUE - @dinx.pickleballGermany / TOP PICKLEBALL STUTTGART - @top_pickleball_stuttgartCroatia / KLUB 002 (Split) - @pickleball_split_klub002Croatia / ARETHA CRUISE - @via_croatia & Bookings via VibeGetawaysFrance / LE LOGIS - @lelogiscognac & booking request via Mrs. ButikoferSpain / PLAYA DE LA LUZ - @hotelplayadelaluz & Reballution Cup 2026 by Pickleball RotaItaly / TENNIS-PADEL-PICKLEBALL CLUB ALBA - @tennisclubalbaSpecial thanks to our expert voices. Go check out their Pickleball vacation packages!Zuhal Polat (PSO Travel) – WEB & Instagram @psotravelTom Corfield (Pickleball Pro Retreats) - WEB & Instagram @pickleballproretreatsSPONSOR //Thanks to our partner - Dinking Times - for supporting this episode. All top ten winner will be showcased in issue 4 (2026) of the European Pickleball magazine.GET IN TOUCH //Feedback? Ideas? Want to get in touch or send some cabin crew love? Email us at: podcast@raqt.com. Follow us on Instagram @raqtfamily for the latest Pickleball tournaments and events across Europe – and @pickleball_passport_podcast so you never miss a new episode.SEASON ENDS HERE //Season 1 wraps with this episode — thank you for listening, sharing, exploring Europe’s Pickleball world with us and being part of the journey! Your energy, messages, and love for the game made this first season unforgettable.
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    56 分
  • EPISODE 8 – COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT: CROATIA, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY & SLOVENIA

    EPISODE 8 – COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT: CROATIA, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY & SLOVENIA
    2025/11/03
    From the Adriatic coast to Central Europe’s hidden gems – Pickleball is thriving across a region bursting with energy, community, and creativity!In this eighth episode of Pickleball Passport – powered by RAQT.com, we hand the mic to four inspiring voices who are shaping the game in Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Slovenia.How do you start a pickleball scene from scratch?What makes night sessions on the Croatian coast so special? And how are new players turning passion into national movements across Central Europe?WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN EPISODE 8 // ✅ How Croatia built Europe’s largest pickleball club – from 20 players to 1,500 members✅ Why Slovakia’s all-female leadership is redefining community & creativity (with a side of wine!)✅ How Hungary’s federation and tournaments are paving the way for pros – including the Santa Claus Cup ✅ How two sisters are building Slovenia’s pickleball future – courts, clinics & community vibes near Lake Bled✅ A shared vision: grassroots passion fueling Europe’s next pickleball waveTIME STAMPS // (00:00)–(02:40) – Intro & Episode Flight Plan(02:41)–(08:57) – Croatia Spotlight with Natko Petresic(10:26)–(19:13) – Slovakia Spotlight with Viktoria Kanichova(20:16)–(31:45) – Hungary Spotlight with Bakó Bálint Gergő(31:46)-(end) Wrap-Up & LandingPLAYERS LOUNGE VOICES & GUESTS //Special thanks to the voices who helped bring this episode to life:Natko Petresic (Croatia) – Instagram: @natko.petrisic / Club: pickleball-002.hr/splitViktoria Kanichova (Slovakia) – Instagram: @viki_kanich / Web: slovakpickleball.comBálint Gergő Bakó (Hungary) – Instagram: @bakobalint_pb / @pickleball.hungary Thea & Sandra (Slovenia) – Instagram: @tspickleball / Web: tspickleball.si ABOUT RAQT //RAQT.com is your court companion for all things pickleball in Europe: From club events to international opens, and now with the RAQT app to track and join tournaments all year round.Download the RAQT app – available in the Apple App Store & Google Play Store.Plan. Play. Compete.GET IN TOUCH //Feedback? Want to be featured in the Players Lounge or just want to send some love to the cabin crew Steffie & Moritz? Email us at: podcast@raqt.com or send us a DM on Instagram @Pickleball_Passport_Podcast or @raqtfamily
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    45 分
  • EPISODE 7 – COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT: GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA

    EPISODE 7 – COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT: GERMANY, SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA
    2025/09/22
    Stories and voices from the DACH Pickleball communityIn this episode of Pickleball Passport, we’re flying straight into the heart of Europe: Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.Three countries, three unique Pickleball stories – from the legendary Bainbridge Cup in Essen, to Switzerland’s creative Alpine courts, all the way to Austria’s iconic Road to Arlberg tournament finals.Once again, we hand over the mic to the people who shape the game: players, coaches, and community leaders who live and grow Pickleball every day.What makes Pickleball in central Europe so special? Where are the best places to play? And how do these countries see their role in shaping the future of Pickleball in Europe?Sit back, grab your paddle, and join us for this DACH deep dive.What you’ll hear in Episode 7:How Pickleball in Germany grew from its very first club in 2013 to more than 70 clubs todayWhy Switzerland is leading with hubs, innovation, and Europe’s biggest indoor Pickleball arenaHow Austria combines community vibes with pro-level ambitions through the Road to Arlberg and the first Pickleball AcademyUnique challenges: hall time, youth development, and keeping the sport funA vision for a strong, united European Pickleball community(00:00)–(03:44)– Intro & Episode Flight Plan(03:45)–(13:10) – Germany Spotlight with Katherina “Catie” Preis(15:02)–(20:45)– Switzerland Spotlight with Dominik Kuhn(21:30)–(27:30) – Austria Spotlight with Stefan Grubmüller(27:31)–(29:22) – Wrap-Up & LandingPLAYERS LOUNGE VOICES & GUESTS //Special thanks to the voices who helped bring this episode to life:Katherina Preis – Germany - Instagram: @catieworksDominik Kuhn – Switzerland - Instagram: @pickleballcorner / Website: pickleballhub.ch Stefan Grubmüller – Austria - Instagram: @sg_pickleballaholicMENTIONED LINKS FOR THE SHOWNOTES //Interactive map of all Pickleball courts & clubs in Germany: pickleballcorner.deEurope’s biggest indoor Pickleball arena (7 dedicated courts, Winterthur): pickleballcorner.chCourts in Austria: Indoor facility: Racket Revolution Wiener Neustadt / Outdoor courts Graz: hartbeigraz.atABOUT RAQT //RAQT.com is your court companion for all things pickleball in Europe: From club events to international opens, and now with the RAQT app to track and join tournaments all year round.Download the RAQT app – available in the Apple App Store & Google Play Store.Plan. Play. Compete.GET IN TOUCH //Feedback? Want to be featured in the Players Lounge or just want to send some love to the cabin crew Steffie & Moritz? Email us at: podcast@raqt.com or send us a DM on Instagram @Pickleball_Passport_Podcast.
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    29 分
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