Upcoming Events

Pembroke Pickleball ANNUAL Summer Tournament
Pickleball paddles and balls on the floor

Date: August – TBD annually

Fun Facts

Pickleball paddles
  • The most popular word to describe this sport: FUN
  • It is believed that the sport is named after the inventor’s cocker spaniel, Pickles, who enjoyed chasing the balls while his owner played
  • One of the most common doubts among those unrelated to the sport is if there are pickles involved in the game
  • Pickleball players are known as “picklers”
  • Picklers say they feel a “pickleball high” (like a rush of dopamine) while competing
  • There are people who claim they are addicted to pickleball
  • Pickleball is a great way to improve cognitive functions
  • When playing pickleball you can burn up to 50% more calories than you do when walking
  • Just like at home the “kitchen rule” is known to be the hardest to follow
  • Lots of people start playing pickleball to meet people and make new friends
  • The oldest registered pickleball player is 94 years old, the youngest is 4 years old
  • Elementary, middle and high schools around the world now teach pickleball to students in gym class
  • The fastest growing age group in pickleball is the 18-34 which now represents the largest age bracket of players. Pickleball is getting younger every year
  • There are 1.4 million Canadians now playing pickleball and in the USA there 13.6 million players
  • Official pickleballs must have a minimum of 26 holes and a maximum of 40
  • The most popular pickleballs are: Onix Fuse, Penn 40 and Durafast 40
  • Pickleballs travel 1⁄3 the speed of tennis balls due to their holes

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