Submitted by Rich O’Connell
SPRING VALLEY, WI – If you haven’t already tried pickleball, here is an introduction to the basics. Rich O’Connell will explain the basics of this game at the Spring Valley pickleball courts (behind the Spring Valley Theatre) on Saturday April 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
The introduction will provide a background of the sport, the court size and features, the line boundaries, rules and the basics of play. If you have a paddle – bring it along with you. Balls will be provided during the program.
The game can be played as a simple way to get exercise and or play as a competitive contest with two or four players. Either way, pickleball has become the fastest growing game in the country.
According to Wikipedia, “After its introduction in 1965, pickleball became a popular sport in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and gradually grew in popularity elsewhere. For four years in a row, 2021 through 2024, the sport was named the fastest-growing sport in the United States by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. By 2024 it was estimated there were 19.8 million participants in the United States, a 311% growth since 2021.
It’s time to take advantage of the Spring Valley pickleball courts located on the corner of 3rd street and Sabin Avene, downtown Spring Valley, Wisconsin, behind the Spring Valley Community Center.
We will also discuss the benefits of a club type of organization.
Questions, please contact Rich O’Connell, Email: ridi@svtel.net. We’ll look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 26, 2025, on the courts!
