Here comes the fall season in Sun Lakes, AZ as the IronOaks Racquet Club (formerly the Oakwood Tennis Club) introduces Pickelball, a sport that’s gaining in popularity in the Valley.
What is Pickleball? Well, it’s a cross between badminton and table tennis and it’s played on a tennis court, but the net is lowered and the players stand closer to the net. The ball is a wiffle ball (not a pickle…though I think that would be more fun).
The sport really isn’t that new. It was created in 1965 and got the moniker “pickleball” because the creators dog’s name was Pickles. Pickles reportedly love to run off with the plastic ball when it was in play. The ball became “Pickle’s ball”…hence the name.
If you’re a Pickleball pro or have never played…you’re encouraged to come on over to the IronOaks Raquet Club or give Heide Gilbert over at the club.
Lessons will be provided and you don’t even have to like pickles to play!
