BC Senior Games 2009 - Slideshow
Forty competitors competed in the first every pickleball event to be held in a seniors games in Canada. Pickleball was included as a demonstration sport in his year' British Columbia Senior Game held in Richmond, BC.
From the opening ceremonies in the "Oval", the competition and the Thompson Community Centre to the gala dinner for the 600 participants this event was a fantastic success.
Chuck Lefaive comments, "We hope next year to double this number with more zones getting on board sooner."
Seniors ready for B.C. Games
Seniors ready for B.C. Games
By Nick Greenizan - Peace Arch News
There's a noticeable Peninsula presence in Richmond this week, at the BC Seniors Games, which began Wednesday and wraps up this weekend.
Opening Day of the BC Senior Games at the Oval in Richmond.
by Chuck Lefaive
Opening day
1200 Volunteers smoozed us from the parking lot to the registration desks , to special rooms for each zone in preparation for the Sr Games parade at the magnificent 16 acre Oval in Richmond.
City not sour on pickleball
Ottawa residents had the opportunity to try pickleball at the Glen Cairn Community Centre on Thursday, Sept. 4. Tom Collin
Man was I in a pickle last week
Why is Mumbai playing a game named after a dog in Washington?
Pickleball is truly an international sport. Follow this story to find out about the popularity of Pickleball in Mumbai, India. It is intesting to note that the sport is most popular with college and universty students and it is being promoted to corporations as a way of reducing employee stress. They also have their own association called All India Pickle ball Association, AIPA.
By: The Guide Team Date: 2009-09-08
Place: Mumbai
OUTDOORS MUSKOKA — Pickleball craze hits Muskoka
September 3, 2009 - by Marcia Downham
It’s like tennis, badminton, ping-pong and volleyball, all rolled into one.
Volleying and bouncing a lightweight perforated plastic ball across a low set net with large oversized ping-pong paddles — playing pickleball is just as fun as it sounds.
Lessons in Life, from One Bill Gates to Another
In a rare father-son interview with USA TODAY, both Bills take a break from the family's last-of-summer bonding over golf and pickleball to discuss everything from raising kids to eradicating diseases.
Pickleball expands its reach
By Hannah Sutherland - Peace Arch News
Not only has pickleball grown amongst Peninsula seniors as a healthful and entertaining activity, it has also caught the attention of families looking for a sport all ages can enjoy.
That's according to Chuck Lefaive, president of the local pickleball association, who said many of the 800 people who play at South Surrey Recreation Centre are families.
Pickleball Comes to Calgary
Pickleball comes to Calgary. Join us for the launch of Calgary’s first-ever recreational pickleball league this fall at the Cedarbrae Community Centre.
Get some exercise, have some fun and meet some new people. No partner? No problem. We provide partners for everybody. Men and women are both welcome to register.
Since this sport is new to Calgary, we expect that most players will be beginners. Those who have played before will help teach those who have not.
