This will be old news to long-time pickleball players and USAPA members. But for new folks, trying to show folks what this is all about when you aren't at a court, there's a decent online 12-minute video at http://usapa.org/whatis_pball/video_promo.html . It shows mostly doubles play and too little singles play, but it's not bad at all.
I told two RV park system owners to look at the ages and particularly look at 10:30 - 10:40 when it comes to RVers. That's how Sandy and I choose our longer week to two-week park stays when we can.
And in a reply regarding growth stats, Mark Friedenberg said:
>>>When I wrote my book, it was to show people how exciting this sport really is. Many players have come up to me and told me that this sport saved their life.
"Before, I was leading a sedentary life and now I get out every morning and exercise! And it's FUN!"
I get this EVERYWHERE I travel!
I also reach out to everyone who reads my book that people like you, who sell pickleball to others and conduct clinics is the way this sport can grow!!!
I meet MANY RV'ers and all they do is travel from campground to campground and spread the word abouth this exciting sport! Do you know Keith Bisel? He is a fulltime RV'er and has conducted MANY clinics throughout the US!
Hope this helps you too! Another reason to build courts - it saves lives!!!
Mark<<<
Dave
Dave & Sandy Baleria, WHR/AOR Gold/SS/SB/PK, TTN/LTR GA, ROD+, RPI
C2C, EA, PA, CCU, Hart Ranch, Elk, Moose, SKPs & Good Sam Lifers
www.rvlifeonwheels.com (ID & IA next) & www.therally.com (Redmond, OR)
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