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Re: PICKLEBALL

Connie-Maura — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:29:36 GMT

We've not played, but know the game from friends and Internet info. We'll try and bring some paddles and balls. Ready to give it a try!

Re: PICKLEBALL

lavender1955 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:40:40 GMT

I googled it - check this out! Sounds like it was created by some people with a great sense of humor-named after a dog (Pickles) who used to chase balls then hide them... from their website at usapa.org/whatis_pball/index .php

"Hi, my name is Pickles, the family cocker spaniel of one of the co-inventors of pickleball. I used to chase stray balls and then hide in the bushes, so they named the game after me. I am very proud. Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players "

there is an organization...USA Pickleball Association

http://www.usapa.org/whatis_pball/pickleball_mania.php

SOUNDS FUN!!!!!

Re: PICKLEBALL

Katie-JP — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:32:00 GMT

Lol 5037 has never heard if it either!!

Re: PICKLEBALL

candilicious — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:12:59 GMT

Am I the only one who has to asks...what is pickleball? Should I google it? LOL!

PICKLEBALL

betyermama — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:28:16 GMT

Let's play PICKLEBALL. There is a volleyball court on board ship. I have emailed Olivia and asked them to provide equipment for Pickleball but don't really expect that to happen unless Holland America already has that activity in place.

Bring you own paddle and ball and maybe we can get some games organized.