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
CHICAGO, 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.
The 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.
Confirmed 2024 Quaker Pickleball Academy Stops:
- May 16: SPF Pickleball in
Chicago, IL
- June 21: Diadem near Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- July 19: The Hub in San Diego, CA
- July 31: Newport Beach Pickleball
Club in Newport Beach, CA
Quaker 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.
"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'!"
"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 great time on the
courts, but the chance for players to hone their skills in a
fun-filled environment is exactly what the APP is all about."
Visit QuakerOats.com to learn more about Quaker products and use
the product locator tool to find a store near you to purchase your
favorite variety of Quaker Oats. Make sure to visit @Quaker on
Instagram, X, TikTok & Facebook and follow along for the
latest updates.
About The Quaker Oats Company
The Quaker Oats Company,
headquartered in Chicago, is a
unit of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world's largest
consumer packaged goods companies. For more than 140 years,
Quaker's brands have served as symbols of quality, great taste and
nutrition – including Quaker® Oats, Quaker® Rice Cakes, Quaker
Chewy® Granola Bars and more. Through pep+ (PepsiCo Positive),
Quaker is committed to creating positive change for the planet and
people. Learn more about Quaker at QuakerOats.com, on X (@Quaker),
on Instagram (@Quaker) and on Facebook (Quaker).
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion
times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the
world. PepsiCo generated more than $91
billion in net revenue in 2023, driven by a complementary
beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's,
Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and
SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of
enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that
generate more than $1 billion each in
estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in
Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo
Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that
puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will
create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries
and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more
information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter),
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About the Association of Pickleball Players
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) provides opportunities
for pickleball players of all ages and skill
levels—professionals, amateurs and recreational—to
compete in world-class pickleball events for the opportunity to win
prize money and be seen on more than 40 hours of nationally
televised pickleball. Since its launch in 2019, the APP has
operated the first and only pro and amateur pickleball tour fully
and officially sanctioned by USA
Pickleball and became the first pickleball organization ever to
establish an official headquarters and training center with The
Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The
APP Tour's 2024 schedule features the most robust pickleball
showcase across pro and amateur competitions, with 20 events across
the country offering various combinations of single, doubles and
mixed doubles play as well as pro team competitions. The APP prides
itself on growing the game and developing the next generation of
pickleball champions through its nationwide network of APP UTR
Sports Pickleball Leagues and the Doubles Dink for Cancer
fundraising program benefitting the American Cancer Society;
support of international pickleball events and the APP's Atlantic
Cup, featuring Team USA vs. Team
Europe; and youth initiatives
including the APP Junior Circuit, APP Next Gen Series and APP Next
Gen U.S. National Team. The 2024 tournament schedule, recent news
and additional information about the APP are available at
theapp.global and on Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok,
Facebook and LinkedIn.
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1 Source: Pickleball and mental health in adults: A
systematic review
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