The District of Saanich is attempting to come up with solutions following years of complaints from residents about the noise coming from its pickleball courts. Kevin Charach of CHEK 6 News has the story. View here.
An article from the Boston Globe: "Pickleball is growing at an almost unprecedented rate in the history of American sports".
The September edition of Pickleball Fire Magazine is out and it has lots of instructional articles and player profiles including:
• How to Play Great Defense • The Block Volley with Pro Corrine Carr • How Fly Casting Can Help Your Third Shot Drop by Randy Kadish • How to Hit a Topspin Serve by M.L. Johnson • Pro Deb Harrison on the Hairpin Drop • The Three Pillars of Pickleball by Tony Roig. Read here.
From Chicago TV station WGN9 News comes a report "Popularity of pickleball also means more injuries: Here's some tips to play it safe".
Pickleball exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and that has some tennis players upset about sharing court time. View this recent report from CTV News (Vancouver Island):
Are you an energetic and highly motivated individual who is available to instruct beginners and intermediate level pickleball programs? Then North Vancouver Recreation & Culture would like to talk to you. More information here.
The 2021 Pickleball Canada National Championships, played in Red Deer, Alberta, attracted a number of players from British Columbia. Many returned with medals. Full results available here. Congratulations to all medal winners and in particular to the Gold medal winners:
Michael McCaffrey (Port Coquitlam) - Men's Singles 4.5 (10-49) Gavin Maxwell (Victoria) - Men's Singles Open (10-49) Peter Brix (Victoria) - Men's Singles Open (50+) Dana D'Abreo (Port Coquitlam) - Women's Singles 4.0 (10-49) Angie Walker (West Vancouver) - Women's Singles 4.5 (10-49) Pat Ellis (Maple Ridge) - Women's Singles 4.5 (10-49) Lisa Stechley (Wardner) & Canda Kennelly (Cranbrook) - Women's Doubles 3.5 (17-49) Marilyn Oldfield (Port Alberni) & Helen Tidder (Osoyoos) - Women's Doubles 3.5 (60+) Wilma Steinke (Kamloops) & Agnes Baker (Kamloops) - Women's Doubles 4.0 (60+) Barbara Lawrie (Ladysmith) & Damaris Brix (Victoria) - Women's Doubles 4.5 (60+ Donna Irving (Coldstream) & Rob Irving (Vernon) - Mixed Doubles 3.5 (70-79) Damaris Brix (Victoria) & Peter Brix (Victoria) - Mixed Doubles Open (50+) Dana D'Abreo (Port Coquitlam) & Robin D'Abreo (Port Coquitlam) - Mixed Doubles 4.5 (35-49) Irene Mah (Port Moody) w/Jeff Wipple (AB) - Mixed Doubles 4.5 (60+) Steve Deakin (Pitt Meadows) w/Kim Brent (ON) - Mixed Doubles Open (17-49) Dennis Hockley (Cranbrook) w/Dave Drader (AB) - Men's Doubles 3.0 (70+) Steve Deakin (Pitt Meadows) w/Ernesto Fajardo (QC) - Men's Doubles Open (17-49) Barry Mah (Port Moody) & Peter Brix (Victoria) - Men's Doubles Open (50+). |
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