About Us

Hi, I’m Gregory de la Cruz, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to Dinker Dates, the dating site I created exclusively for pickleball players! As someone who has experienced the magic of pickleball—on and off the court—I wanted to create a space where people who share a passion for this sport can connect, form friendships, and maybe even find love. Whether you’re a die-hard dinker or just love the social side of the game, Dinker Dates is here to bring players like you together.

 

This site is also deeply personal to me because it helps fund my private foundation, the delaCruz Foundation. Through the foundation, I’m able to give back by supporting Native American communities and preserving the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

When you join Dinker Dates, you’re not just exploring potential matches—you’re joining a community that’s serving up love, laughter, and meaningful change. Let’s paddle into something special together!

Gregory de la Cruz — founder of Big Pickle Balls

About the Author

Gregory de la Cruz

Gregory is the founder of Big Pickle Balls and the author of 25+ pickleball books available on Amazon. Based in Arlington, Virginia, he built this site to cut through the hype and share honest, deeply researched pickleball content — no corporate fluff, no paid reviews pretending to be unbiased. He also operates USAPickleballs.com (the country's largest court directory), DinkerDates.com (America's dedicated pickleball social network), and SweetPickleBalls.com. Independently recognized by Feedspot as a leading pickleball content contributor. USAPA Member #9221496.

📚 Amazon Books🌐 Personal Site🏓 Court Directory💚 DinkerDates🍬 SweetPickleBalls🌱 De la Cruz Foundation