BUILT TO COMPETE.BORN TO SHINE.
The Star City goes pro. Southwest Virginia's 50+ professional pickleball team, competing nationally in the 2026–27 US Legends Pickleball League season.
OUR SPONSORS
Proud to be backed by partners who are helping build senior pro pickleball in the Roanoke Valley.
Want your brand on the Shine? See sponsorship opportunities →
US LEGENDS PICKLEBALL
The USLPL puts elite senior pickleball on a national stage. The 50+ division brings together champion and masters-level pros, with showdown weekends across Georgia, Missouri, Ohio and Virginia — and teams representing markets from New England to Florida and Texas.
THE ROANOKE VALLEY'S TEAM
The Shine represents the talented, vibrant and welcoming pickleball communities of southwest Virginia — competing hard on the national stage and growing the game at home.
- Roanoke · Salem · Botetourt County · New River Valley
- Year-round home at Performance Pickleball
- Elite 50+ women & men — champion & masters pros
- Our players shine. We compete. We win.
GAME ON
Five national competition windows
Showdown #1
Columbus, OH
Showdown #2
St. Louis, MO
Showdown #3
Macon, GA
Showdown #4
Chantilly / Richmond, VA
🏆Championship
Columbus, OH
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING THAT SHINES.
Put your brand on the Roanoke Valley's professional pickleball team.