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The action is fast and furious at Pickleball Hub, an indoor pickleball facility in Edmonton. Inside, Rob McDonald, 54, plays with enthusiasm — and with caution. Five years ago, the Edmonton man suffered what he calls a “freak accident” during a pickleball tournament. “My body went behind my knee, kind …
Read More »Can pickleball go corporate in Canada?
Like many retirees, 70-year-old William Shim has embraced the sport of pickleball as a way to keep fit and to socialize. But getting court space can be tricky, and he often has to book about two weeks ahead of time. “You’ve got to be quick to get a spot to …
Read More »Pickleball players are getting younger — and they’re relishing the sport’s popularity
Pickleball used to be the realm of the retired. But the addictive sport is now attracting younger people, and demand for facilities is increasing. News Source link
Read More »Pickleball or housing? Debate in this Ontario city shows dilemma municipalities face
A Peterborough councillor recently surprised some of his fellow council members when he proposed an unexpected solution in a search for answers to his city’s housing crisis. Keith Riel proposed that the city put off six infrastructure projects ranging from pickleball courts to road improvements, which would have potentially freed …
Read More »Changes coming to tennis court in Winnipeg’s Waverley West neighbourhood – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An outdoor sports facility in the Waverley West neighbourhood is getting some significant upgrades. On Saturday, the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba broke ground on major improvements planned for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park. The park improvements include two new …
Read More »Upstart pro pickleball league launches first season in Guelph
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Professional pickleball is coming to Guelph. The Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) will launch its inaugural season with an event at Sleeman Centre July 29-July 30 featuring 32 of Canada’s best pickleball players, including some from the Guelph area. League commissioner Mike McAninch …
Read More »Winnipeg pickleball enthusiasts say they were immediately hooked on growing sport – Winnipeg
It’s been described as one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, and for Winnipeg pickleball enthusiasts, the appeal of their game of choice is that it can be played by anyone — from the very young to the young at heart. A racquet sport that draws from similar games …
Read More »‘Perpetual noise’: Kelowna, B.C. resident frustrated with pickleball court – Okanagan
It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and a growing pain for residents in a Kelowna, B.C. neighbourhood. Shane Jamieson bought her house in 2021, unaware of the pickleball court in her neighbour’s yard. But for over a year, she says she has been dealing with a constant …
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