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Category: PIckleball in the News
How to summarize Pickleball for your friends!
Here is a great summary of the appeal and the basics of playing Pickleball. If you don’t already play, it might help you understand the new sport, or for avid players, it’s a nice, concise explanation for your friends.
Pickleball is Hot!
Villages Pickleball is hot! No, not the temperature, but Club growth and participation. Our membership has grown by over 60% so far this year, with new members joining weekly. We’re now averaging 35 court reservations per week; there would be more if had more time slots available!
We made the Cover!
The Meteoric Rise of Pickleball
- 2.815 million players
- Catalyst: a surging professional game
- Increase in TV Contracts and professional endorsements
- Larger prize purses and incentive pools
- Tremendous opportunity for cities, facilities, pro-shops, teachers, and more
Racket sports serve up health benefits
The World’s Most Interesting Man
Pickleball is for Golfers Too!
Pickleball Dominates Florida Community
Pickleball Dominates Florida Community
Naples Daily News (Florida)
When Chad Edwards and Simone Jardim uprooted their life in Michigan and moved to Naples two years ago, the husband and wife were betting on pickleball.
Edwards ran a baseball academy in East Lansing, while Jardim was the women’s tennis coach at Michigan State. But after playing in the 2016 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, the couple – already addicted to the sport – saw the game’s potential in Southwest Florida.
The bet paid off. Edwards and Jardim now run the academy at the largest pickleball facility in the country at East Naples Community Park. They’re at the forefront of helping the sport infuse with the DNA of Naples.
Happy Father’s Day!
A great Father’s Day was had by all on the Bistro Patio. The food and beer were fantastic along with music by the Singing Cowboy and his Bluegrass Band. A big thank you goes to John Yu for organizing the event and donating a portion of the proceeds to the Pickleball Club. Anahid Gregg, our club liaison was a huge help working with John. The 50/50 raffle winner was Wes Tanaka. He generously donated all of his winnings to our club. The Pickleball Club is lucky to have so much support here at The Villages.
Haven’t tried Pickleball yet? Come join us playing the fastest growing sport in the over 55 age group. Mike Walias has a special session every Wednesday and Friday; 1:00 to 1:30 for beginners only, on courts 5 and 6. Starting at 1:30 to 3:00, our regular Drop-In for all players is held. Mike will assist in forming groups and giving tips to players. We have equipment for you to use, just wear your non-marking court shoes. Check out our website too… https://villagespickleball.vgcc.club for more information. See you on the courts!
Picture: Wes Tanaka with Pickleball President, Garry Gray
