Pickleball is a fun court sport played on a badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic ball similar to a whiffle ball and wood or composite paddles about twice the size of table tennis paddles. It can be played indoors or outdoors, is easy for beginners to learn – but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. In addition to being fun, the game has developed a reputation for its friendly and social nature.
Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles. New players can learn the game quickly in a single session. No special apparel is needed – just something comfortable and appropriate for a court sport. Equipment is inexpensive and easily portable. The game can be played by all ages and is particularly popular in school P.E. programs and senior citizen hangouts.

Because the pickleball court is considerably smaller than a tennis court more courts can use the same space, allowing for more players at one time.
Court Conversion – One Pickleball Court Per Tennis Court
 converting existing courts to pickleball courts for shared use.

With shared use simply add pickleball lines to an existing court and players of both sports can use the facility. 

The simplest way to add one pickleball court is to just lower the tennis net to 34″ in the center.   The center strap could be used to bring the net down to 34 inches in the center. If the tension on the net cord is very tight, the tension might have to be loosened slightly by adjusting the ratchet on the net post.  Another option is to purchase a Tennis Net Adjuster to lower the net for pickleball or you can do it yourself using two eye hooks, two expandable sleeves and some tie-down straps, but first make sure and you have permission to drill a couple of holes into the court surface.

Please sign this petition to add painted lines to our existing tennis courts for pickleball. Then the court can be used for both tennis and pickleball very easily.