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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291115
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SUMMARY:Pickleball
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about what it is and where to play locally. \nPickleball is a popular sport for seniors in Sussex County\, Delaware\, offering both physical activity and social engagement. Many communities\, particularly 55+ and active adult developments\, have incorporated pickleball courts into their amenities due to its ease of play and health benefits. You can find courts in various locations\, including dedicated pickleball facilities like the YMCA Pickleball Center in Millsboro\, and also at Lewes Canalfront Park and other public spaces.  \n\n\nMore details:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:\nPickleball is a low-impact sport\, making it suitable for seniors with varying levels of physical fitness. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Benefits:\nIt’s a great way to meet new people and build community connections. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth Benefits:\nPickleball provides a good aerobic workout and can improve balance and coordination. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Involvement:\nClubs like First State Pickleball Club organize games and events\, further enhancing the social aspect. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere to Play:\nSussex County offers a range of options\, from community courts to dedicated facilities like the YMCA Pickleball Center. Here are some suggested public or clublike places you can look into. (Please check into each option as availability can change.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLewes Canalfront Park and Marina – Public pickleball and tennis courts with outdoor lighting\, \, open 7 days/week\, scheduled by First Come First\n\n\n\nFactory Sports Complex\, Lewes\, features indoor courts\, beginner and intermediate classes\, Social Play at both levels\n\n\n\nDave Marshall Tennis and Fitness\, Lewes – large fitness center with indoor/outdoor courts\, reserved play\, outdoor pool\, fitness center and classes\n\n\n\nCity of Rehoboth Tennis/Pickleball Courts\, located at Deauville Beach; tennis courts with painted pickleball margins; reservations made up to one week in advance through MindBodyOnline.com\n\n\n\nSports at the Beach\, Georgetown – indoor courts\, open year-round\, lessons\, skills clinics\, Social Play and competitive leagues available\n\n\n\nFirst State Pickleball Club – statewide membership organization; provide links and information on the sport\, where to play\, etc.\nClayton Elementary School\, Dagsboro – 10 courts managed by First State Pickleball Club\nLewes Canalfront Park public courts\nGeorgetown public courts\nSea Colony\, Bethany Beach (public/private\, fees) \nCheck out numerous web resources by Googling “Pickleball in DE”\nPlaytime Scheduler – type in DE Beaches Area for a list of potential sites and potentially available games\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere are some tips for you to consider as you get to know the local pickler scene: \n\n\nConsider joining First State Pickleball Club (FSPC). For an annual membership fee of $30\, the club is an excellent source for lessons\, social events\, tournaments and even discounted pickleball gear and merchandise. Member or not\, the site has a descriptive list of local courts with contact information.\nPickleball Coaching International an educational organiztion that provides a list of local certified instructors. (Currently 3 listed locally.)\nUSA Pickleball is an excellent resource for everything from official rules to approved paddles and balls to learning how to determine your level.\nThe Pickler blog/podcast explains how to rate yourself\, goes over the basics of play and the rules\, tips and trends.\n\n\nDave Marshall Tennis and Fitness in Lewes is also a good\nresource for instruction and indoor play on rainy days. (fees and reservations apply)\nFinally\, the best resource to find out on a daily basis where  \ngames are being played and whether they are open to the public is Playtime Scheduler. This “authority” on actual local play time is a free app for computer or \nphone.\nPickle What? The Pickleball Craze \n\n\nLet’s Pickleball\, a Crash Course
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