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that even the best-conditioned athlete should warm up
before playing and cool down afterward. In addition to proper
conditioning, warm-up and proper clothing/equipment, there
should be another “pickleball prerequisite.”
February is American Heart Month. I’m urging all players
to dedicate two hours out of their lives to taking a CPR/AED
course, so they can save a life. I’m asking all ambassadors,
pickleball club presidents, facility and venue managers,
tournament directors and anyone else involved in organizing
pickleball playing opportunities to set up a CPR/AED course for
their players.
After losing three of our players, I reached out to the
American Heart Association to schedule a CPR/AED instructor
to administer a class. Twenty-five players signed up for the
course, which was held at a local church in a room large enough
to accommodate all the participants (plus the “Resuscitation
Annies” and other necessary equipment). Reflecting on my
role as an ambassador, this was one of the simplest, yet
most important tasks I’ve done to serve my community. All
participants were happy they took the course and now feel fully
equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to handle a life-
threatening situation.
I also urge all playing facilities and venues to have an AED. If
you don’t, there are grants available to help cover some of the
costs. Visit www.AEDGrant.com for an application. Why not add
this to your list of Pickleball Prerequisites!
Please call the American Heart Association Instructor
Network at 877.242.4277 (option 2) to arrange for an instructor
to come and offer a course, or to learn where a CPR/AED course
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