South Texas Community News

View Original

City Serves Up Pickleball

Home Community News Sports Forecast Sponsors About


Press Release

CORPUS CHRISTI – The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will be offering its Adult Pickleball Program for men and women ages 18 and older on Tuesdays through Thursday from 9am–11am at the Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street. Sign up today for the upcoming February games which begin on February 2, 2021 and give it a swing!

Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The game is played using paddles volleying a plastic ball with holes, like a whiffle ball but slightly smaller, on a badminton-sized court with a modified tennis net. Games can be set up for singles or doubles.

REGISTER ONLINE now through February 25 at http://register.ccparkandrec.com for only $30 per month per person. The daily drop-in fee is $3. For more information, call (361) 826-3588 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com (SPORTS).

New health and safety procedures will be practiced to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Face masks are required in the gym, except while playing the game on the court. Players will have their temperatures taken at the door prior to sign-in. Bring your own equipment. Hand sanitizer will be available. No spectators will be allowed. Visit Play It Safe Covid-19 Updates for additional restrictions and safety guidelines which apply.

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call (361) 826-3478 at least 48 hours in advance.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, enrichment programs for all ages and interests.

See this content in the original post