12 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER March 2022
Pickleball Club
By Charbonneau Pickleball Club
Come try out the sport , which is fun for all ages
Intrepid Charbonneau pickleball players keep their club moving forward in spite of weather and the pandemic . From inception in early 2019 , your Charbonneau Pickleball Club has now grown to over 100 players . This is a fun , active , engaged group that is always open to new members . Pickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport in the US and there is not a new retirement community planned these days without significant space allotted for pickleball courts . It ’ s easy to see why . Players from age 3 to well into their 90s enjoy the sport . It is one of the few active sports where grandparents can compete effectively with their grandchildren .
On dry days this winter during open play “ drop-in ” times , you will find 12-
to-16 players on the court rotating into one of the two games . Only eight players can play at a time on the two courts we now have . Summer will bring the snowbirds flocking back to Charbonneau and will completely fill our schedule . This is why four courts are desperately needed in Charbonneau to accommodate this group now and in the future . The Charbonneau Tennis Club has graciously allowed us to take over one of their two outdoor tennis courts , splitting it into two pickleball courts . We are so grateful for their support and sponsorship , but recognize we have “ outgrown ” their space .
Thanks to pickleball , dozens of Charbonneau residents are getting off the couch and joining their neighbors for a few hours of fun , healthy outdoor activity . New Charbonneau residents are finding a group to plug into and make new friends . Aging tennis players and golfers are finding a new sports outlet that is easier on the joints and just a lot of fun !
This spring , the Charbonneau Pickleball Club will once again hold an introductory information and technique
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If it is dry and above freezing , the Charbonneau Pickleball Club plays .
day as a public service to all interested Charbonneau residents . Look for more specific information in next month ’ s Villager . If any Charbonneau resident is wishing to join immediately , see Jennifer in the CCC office , fill out an application , pay your nominal yearly fee and get your door code for entrance .
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Several of our members regularly give introductory lessons for those interested in finding out more about the sport . We may not have room for everyone yet , but we will do our best to accommodate you . Come join the fun ! For more information , contact Nick Garrow at ( 971 ) 272-2494 .
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