Pickleball may have an unusual name, but it's a sport taking the country by storm. Invented by a Washingtonian congressman in 1965, pickleball was named after the congressman’s dog, Pickles. Combining the elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, pickleball is played on a smaller court than tennis and is played with a hard paddle and wiffle ball. With a smaller court and a slower moving ball, pickleball is a great alternative to tennis for children and seniors.
“It’s a fun and east sport to learn,” stated Janice Pauly, a pickleball instructor at Ridgefield Parks & Recreation. To show people just how entertaining the sport is, the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation will be hosting two Pickleball Open Houses. The one on September 7th is open to anyone ages 8 and up and the one on September 8th is for adults only. “Come swing a paddle with us and enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in America,” added Ms. Pauly.
For more information about the Pickleball Open House or the various programs offered by Ridgefield Parks & Recreation, please go to www.RidgefieldParksandRec.org or call (203) 431-2755.
