Where did pickleball get its name? Good question, and that
all depends on who you ask! e Rowing Boat vs. Dog Story:
Story #1 – Congressmen Joel Pritchard's wife, Joan, was a
competitive rower. e name of the game became pickleball
aer she said it reminded her of the pickle boat in crew where
oarsmen were chosen from the leovers of other boats. Because
the new game was played with a mix of different sporting
equipment (badminton, tennis, ping pong, etc.), it was fitting.
Story #2 – Two of the families adopted two twin cockapoo
puppies, named Lulu and Pickles. Pickles liked to run around
and grab the ball as it went into the bushes. As the story goes,
they named the game aer the dog Pickles. But the dogs
were not adopted until two years aer the game was created.
Actually, the dog was named aer the game, not the other way
around. e dog story is cute though!
All in all, it really doesn't matter how it got its name, just that
it is a blast to play!
is month's tournament winners: Gregg Ross won the
men's division. Marcia Fulcher won the women's division.
Carole Alda and Rich Brown tied for the mixed doubles. It
was another great day on the courts. ank you to all who
participated and helped; it is always appreciated.
If you're interested in learning the game and have good
balance, come on down and watch, then contact Scott Ross at
310-213-3362 for some free lessons. en come play with us!
Pickleball By Jamie Calvert
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Marcia Fulcher won the Women's Division
and Gregg Ross won the Men's Division.
Rich Brown tied with Carole Alda for Mixed Doubles.
