OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Recreation Department will start the pickleball season on Thursday, May 22 with a free kickoff event from 4-7 p.m.
The recreation department will provide free food and lessons to all those looking to play and learn more about pickleball.
Pickleball is played on a 20-by-44-foot court, with a net that is 34 inches high. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a Wiffle Ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, and can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
The regular season for pickleball will begin Thursday, May 29 and continue through the spring and summer. The drop in fee is $2, and all matches are played at the Loranger Middle School tennis courts from 4-7 p.m. There will be multiple courts available for use.
For more information, contact Tyler Stewart at tstewart@oobmaine.com or call the recreation office at 934-0860.
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