PICKLEBALL Not Just a Fad, But a Fab Sport
Many of our readers may not be aware that the sport of pickleball is becoming one of the most popular past-times across NSW and Australia.
Usually played on tennis courts, it is a mix of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is now gaining new followers in the Hills, with venues in Kellyville and Stanhope Gardens playing hosts to regular matches and competitions.
It was invented by three Americans in 1965 and is played with a paddle and perforated polymer ball. Each game is 11 points and you win with a two-point margin.
The controlling body for the sport in the state, Pickleball NSW, said that numbers are growing and has an easy-to-navigate website and links to find the closest venues for you. The association has more than 100 affiliated entities and 4500 members. Because it is a great game to play as singles or doubles and age is no barrier, the sport is here to stay.
“Our numbers are increasing all the time and we have new places to play popping up all the time,” a spokesperson for Pickleball NSW said. “We have just signed all of the PCYCs in NSW as PANSW affiliates. This increases the playing locations available to all who want to have a go at the sport.”
The spokesperson said nearly 50 of the PCYCs have the capacity to (or already have) introduced pickleball to their list of activities offered.
PCYC NSW said they aim to foster a vibrant pickleball community, and “create more opportunities for everyone to enjoy this fantastic sport”.
“We are delighted to now be officially affiliated with Pickleball NSW. This partnership solidifies our commitment to seeing pickleball expand as a community sport across our state,” said PCYC NSW COE Ben Hobby.
To learn more about the game and places to play visit: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/ cups/pansw/files/tic4kklo0zakcbmy.pdf. Try it and see how much fun it can be!
