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VENICE, Fla. (SNN TV) – Tervis, the family-owned drinkware company headquartered in Venice, will kick off its extended partnership with the Association of Pickleball Players at the first APP Tour event in Punta Gorda this week. 

The partnership designates Tervis as the exclusive water bottle of the APP

Founded in 2019, the APP serves professionals and amateurs in the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.

It’s the first and only tour officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball. 

It includes 12 tournament stops starting this week, Wednesday, January 17th through the 21st in Punta Gorda.

The five-day season kick-off event launches at the newly renovated PicklePlex where fans can come out and watch.