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Quaker Launches Quaker Pickleball Academy, Invites Players Across the U.S. to Step Into the "Kitchen"
As an Official Partner of the Association of Pickleball Players, The Quaker Oats Company is committed to helping fuel the pickleball community through
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[{"type":"text","content":"As an Official Partner of the Association of Pickleball Players, The Quaker Oats Company is committed to helping fuel the pickleball community through nourishing recipes and fun pickleball pop-ups around the country\nCHICAGO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Quaker is serving up the Quaker Pickleball Academy – a new series of free pickleball pop-up events that invites players of all levels to step into the \"kitchen.\" The Quaker Pickleball Academy will give players the opportunity to join free skills and drills sessions to help take their game to the next level. Players can also enjoy delicious and nutritious recipes from Quaker as they prepare to volley, dink and serve on the court in a fun \"oat-fficial\" tournament.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe Quaker Pickleball Academy will make four stops around the country and will culminate with an additional marquee event this Fall. Those 18 and older can reserve a spot for their preferred Quaker Pickleball Academy event by visiting QuakerOats.com/Pickleball.\nConfirmed 2024 Quaker Pickleball Academy Stops:\nMay 16: SPF Pickleball in Chicago, ILJune 21: Diadem near Ft. Lauderdale, FLJuly 19: The Hub in San Diego, CAJuly 31: Newport Beach Pickleball Club in Newport Beach, CAQuaker has been winning in the kitchen since 1877 and is committed to helping people on their journey to feel their best and live a healthy lifestyle. Whether in their own home or the \"kitchen\" of pickleball courts across the U.S., Quaker Oats can help nourish players on and off the court. As an official partner of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) for the 2024 season, Quaker is proud to support a sport that helps to create inclusive communities and is shown to improve mental health1 for those over 50.\n\"Through our partnership with the APP, we have an opportunity to help support players by combining the nourishment of Quaker Oats along with the benefits of playing pickleball,\" said Katie Scupham, Vice President of Meal Occasions at PepsiCo. \"We hope the Quaker Pickleball Academy gives players of all levels a chance to get involved and have some fun fueled by Quaker in the 'kitchen'!\"\n\"We're pleased to partner with Quaker Oats on this important initiative to support pickleball nationwide,\" said Ryan McSpadden, APP chief revenue officer. \"Not only are nutrition and nourishment crucial for a...