"Speed Dinking" is the new way to find love on the Pickleball court, with singles rotating partners every 5 minutes in a Speed Dating-style event at Hudson Valley Pickleball and Golf Center in the South Hills Mall, Poughkeepsie. The event, scheduled for July 19th, offers sessions for different age groups and includes a free drink for participants. The center also hosts other pickleball events and tournaments, as well as offering a state-of-the-art Golf Simulator for personal use. The indoor pickleball courts opened in February 2025, attracting players of all ages to enjoy the trendy sport.

At Speed Dinking, singles will rotate Pickleball partners every 5 minutes. There are 2 Speed Dinking sessions for singles ages 40+ from 6 pm until 7:30 pm and then for ages 23 to 39 from 7:30 pm until 9 pm.

$30 for non-members and $20 for members, which includes 1 free drink.