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.
Increase Program Participation With Pickleball
Increase Program Participation With Pickleball (Aug 26, 2009 By Barbara Wintroub, ) Active-aging professionals are always looking for ways to increase both the physical activity levels of their members or residents and the amount of people who participate in their programs. Pickleball, “the fastest-growing sport in North America,” is an activity that can help attract and retain participants.
Drive to 1000!
Pickleball Canada is gathering members and we are driving towards 1000 members across this great country of ours. We have made a graph to document the progress and will update it monthly. Currently, you can download and mail in the membership form. The membership form and mailing address can be downloaded here. We are currently working on a Internet based form where users can sign up Online. This form should become available over the next week or so... check back soon!
Why do we play Pickleball??
By Don Kolke
I want to speak up for Pickleball, not as a "Tournament Sport", but as a "Get Together and Have Fun Sport".
A New Pickleball Book - "Pickleball - A Guide for Teachers"
by Mary Littlewood and Sandra Stultz
www.pickleballsuccess.com
We have decided to combine our two existing books, “Drilling for Success in Pickleball” and “Teaching for Success in Pickleball”. Our new book, “Pickleball - A Guide for Teachers”, will consist of 110 pages - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - and include the following:
The Game; History and Growth
Warm-up and Stretching
Common Injuries
Teaching Progression
Get Fit with....Pickleball
Article By: Elizabeth Rogers
50Plus.com, July 25, 2009
It's got a funny name -- and it's a fun new way to get fit. Why you'll want to give this increasingly popular sport a try.
Another gem in the city is pickle ball participation
The Nanaimo Daily News
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Re: 'Find gems of all varieties within Nanaimo' (Daily News, Aug. 1)
Your excellent article unfortunately omitted the fastest growing sport in North America: pickle ball.
We have a number of players in the area, however we are trying to grow the sport to stay abreast with the rest of the country.
Calgary Pickleball Program - Co-ed Doubles
Calgary Pickleball Program - Co-ed Doubles Pickleball league 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.
