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Did You Know? Pickleball was Invented in WA
Did You Know? Pickleball was Invented in WA
Did You Know? Pickleball was Invented in WA
Though Pickleball has been around since the 1960s, many may be surprised to find out that it was invented right here in Washington state. Pickleball, if you're not familiar, is a little like tennis or ping-pong. Not as fast or as 'hard core' as tennis but also not as precise as ping-pong...
Chelan PUD Parks Open Dozen New Pickleball Courts
Chelan PUD Parks Open Dozen New Pickleball Courts
Chelan PUD Parks Open Dozen New Pickleball Courts
The Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) has re-opened the sports courts at six of its park locations. Spokesperson Rachel Hansen says the courts had been closed for several months so the PUD could make a number of repairs and improvements...
The Rise of Pickleball, Washington's Official Sport
The Rise of Pickleball, Washington's Official Sport
The Rise of Pickleball, Washington's Official Sport
I've known that Pickleball started here, somewhere in Washington state. But when and how was the game invented?  To answer this, we have to go back to the height of Beatlemania. The Birth of Pickleball In the summer of 1965, on Bainbridge Island, Washington; two men couldn’t find enough badminton racquets for the family to play. They devi...