ENID, OK - The DENNY PRICE FAMILY YMCA is hosting its fifth annual Pickleball Tournament on June 29-30, 2019 at Oakwood Country Club in the indoor tennis courts. More than 125 registered athletes from Oklahoma will compete in doubles and mixed doubles Pickleball Tournament. Registrants are also traveling from Kansas, Texas, and Missouri, to compete and take home a First, Second, or Third Place medal. Competition will begin at 8 am each day and conclude at approximately 6 pm. Members of the community are invited to watch participants compete at all skill levels.
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Players from 15 years to 70 years-old will take part in the sport that began in a back yard in the mid- 1960’s. Fast forward to 2019; Pickleballl is trending and becoming one of the fastest growing sports around. Why, might you ask? Well, Pickleball is ideal for all ages and skill levels; it’s a cross between ping-pong and tennis. People can learn to play for the sake of learning a new game. Americans are more health conscious, and some may play simply for the health benefits allowing one to work on balance, agility, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. Pickleball is popular because it is a social activity, it allows players to hold in –person communication and conversations.
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The DENNY PRICE FAMILY YMCA meets the demands for the sport. Incorporated into the Y’s programming, Pickleball enthusiasts can play all year round, and is an affordable choice for those seeking fun, fitness and camaraderie.
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For more information, contact Shaun Buckles, Sports Director at the YMCA, 580-237-4645.
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Watch Pickleball June 29-30
