It seems that pickleball is sweeping the country. So, are you wondering what this incredibly popular sport is all about?
Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s played with a solid paddle and a lightweight plastic ball with holes.
Pickleball players can compete in singles or doubles on a court the size of a badminton court with a slightly lower net.
Pickleball is easy to learn and suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. To get started, you only need to know a few basic rules.
Interestingly, pickleball was invented in 1965 as a children’s backyard game in the US quite nearby on Bainbridge Island in Washington State.
If you’re already besotted with pickleball – and so many are – find where there are courts in Saanich at https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/parks/parks-trails-amenities/amenities/tennis-courts.html
If you’re game to try your hand at pickleball, the Fall 2026 Saanich Activity Guide is offering plenty of opportunities to learn and gain experience. You can find the Guide at https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/4733a9ec#/4733a9ec/100
