Have you noticed more people talking about Pickleball lately? You’re not alone!
Currently the #1 fastest-growing sport in North America, pickleball is a fun way for people of all ages and abilities to get active and have fun. Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two players (singles) or four players (doubles) use a smooth-faced paddle to hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball over a 34-inch-high net.
Now you can borrow a picklebell set from the library! The set contains 4 durable paddles, 2 indoor and 2 outdoor high-performing pickleballs, and one carrying case. This is a great set for beginners.
Are you ready to try Pickleball?
Place a hold on a pickleball kit today and pick it up at your local library branch
Here are a few reasons why pickleball has surged in popularity in recent years.
- Easy to Learn, Fun to Play: Pickleball blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, creating a game that’s easy to learn and fun to play for people of all ages, skill levels, and athletic backgrounds. Its straightforward rules make it accessible for beginners, while the strategic depth of the game keeps seasoned players engaged and challenged.
- Exercise and Health Benefits: Pickleball offers a fantastic workout. It enhances agility, cardiovascular health, and overall fitness. Although pickleball is a fast-paced sport, its low-impact nature makes it a good fit for beginners, individuals who are recovering from injuries, or people with limited mobility.
- Social Engagement: Pickleball is as much about community as it is about competition. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, build camaraderie, spend quality time bonding with loved ones, and enjoy some friendly competition.
- Affordable and Accessible: With minimal equipment required and increasing numbers of courts, pickleball is a low barrier to entry activity. Many local communities provide pickle ball courts at parks and recreational centres, and borrowing a kit from the library makes it even easier to get started.
Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a way to stay active, or a chance to meet new people, pickleball offers something for everyone!
Funding for the Pickleball kits was provided by Nova Scotia Health Community Health Boards Eastern Zone members: East Cape Breton County Community Health Board, Northside the Lakes Community Health Board, and Central Cape Breton County Community Health Board.
All borrowers must complete and sign an equipment loan form at the time of check out which covers the risk of harm or injury which may occur as a result of using the equipment. Please return to the circulation desk. Do not place in book return drop box.
Visit the Pickleball Cape Breton Facebook page to learn more about where to play locally.