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We had our monthly pickleball round-
robin on Oct. 5. It was another hot one, but
everybody rallied and had a great time.
Here are a few pickleball stats I found
interesting. We all know it's the fastest-
growing sport in the country, but did you
know that it's increasing by 85.7% year over
year? The sport is widespread across all age
groups, with 33% of core players over 65
years of age, and 27.8% are between the ages
of 18 and 34. The average age of pickleball
players is around 38.
The number of dedicated pickleball courts
in the US has surpassed 40,000, and many
community centers and parks are converting
existing tennis courts to accommodate the
growing demand. Pickleball has been shown
to improve flexibility, lower blood pressure
and build stronger muscles.
It clearly looks like it's here to stay, and
we welcome you to come out and play. We
are there every morning from 7 am to 10ish
and would love to teach you the game and
join the fun. No reservations are needed
and there is no charge for lessons. We have
all the necessary equipment for you, so don't
hesitate to stop by the courts today!
Pickleball By Scott Ross, 310-213-3362
