More Over Tennis! Here Comes Pickle Ball!

Believe it or not, Pickle Ball has more to do with tennis than it does with pickles!
Pickle Ball is a paddle sport created over 50 years ago by three dads trying to keep their kids occupied during the dog days of summer. Today Pickle Ball is played by more than 2.5 million people in the United States according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association.

This Fall, the Summit Area YMCA brings you a new season of Pickle Ball with lessons, clinics and fun!

Pickle Ball classes are offered for all levels from beginner through advanced levels, starting on Sept 4th through December 23 at our Summit YMCA Branch, 67 Maple Street. Registration begins on August 13th. Players have the option of signing up for an eight-week session or dropping in for a one-day class. The Y will also hold a Pickle Ball clinic on September 24th for experienced players to hone their skills and master their technique. To learn more go to www.thesay.org/pickleball

While Pickle Ball can be a competitive workout, it’s easy to learn and play! Pickle Ball is played on a court smaller than a tennis court with a net, a paddle and a ball similar to that of a wiffle ball. You can play inside or outside or even create your own makeshift court. You can play singles or doubles and the scoring and rules are easy to follow. Click here to learn the Rules of Pickle Ball

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT PICKLE BALL
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1. Pickle Ball was invented more than 50 years ago in the summer of 1965 by three dads from Washington State to keep their bored kids busy.

2. It has nothing to do with pickles! It got its name from one of its founder’s dogs – a cocker spaniel named Pickles who chased the ball while its owner played the game.

3. It’s a sport that everybody can play -- for all levels, ages and abilities. In fact, there’s even a website with rules for wheelchair adaptability. Visit www.usapa.org/wheelchair-pickleball/# for more information.

4. To be “Pickled” means you scored no points in the whole game. For example, if you lose 11-0, you’ve been pickled!

5. The Kitchen is not a place for eating pickles! It’s a slang term for the non-volley zone.

If you’re an avid Pickle Ball player or recently hooked on this fun paddle sport, come on over to the Summit YMCA to enjoy a competitive game in a social atmosphere while learning new strategies to better your game. Never played Pickle Ball before? You may be surprised by how quickly you catch on! It’s a great sport for all ages and abilities that provides not only healthy exercise and activity, but also allows for positive social interaction.

Pickle Ball Questions? Contact Lisa Meyers at 908-273-3330 X1186 or lisa.meyers@thesay.org for Pickle Ball programs at the Summit YMCA. To learn more about the sport and rules of Pickle Ball go to https://www.usapa.org

Pickle Ball is just one of many courses, programs and activities offered this Fall to adults at the Summit Area YMCA. There’s so much more…

Don’t miss out on our thought-provoking lecture series Lunch and Learn discussing relevant topics in the news or engaging in programs like Book Club and Duplicate Bridge or more active classes like Self-Defense and Adult Ballet. There’s even Sound Healing Yoga new this Fall to help you relax and find inner peace. Find the class that’s right for you by visiting www.thesay.org/adults

The Summit Area YMCA builds stronger communities with programs and services that help all individuals learn, grow, and thrive in a welcoming, inclusive environment. In fact, the Y offers activities and programs for everyone -- every day! To learn more, visit our calendar of events at https://www.thesay.org/Calendar

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The Summit Area YMCA is one of area’s leading 501c3 organizations. Our programs and services are open to all through our financial assistance programs made possible through the generosity of our members, donors, staff and partners. To help us help others, please make your donation today at www.thesay.org/give.