Pickleball at Saint-Jeannet Tennis Club: What to Know

The Saint-Jeannet tennis club welcomes a newcomer to its courts: le pickleball. This racket sport, which is in full expansion, is already attracting million players in the United States and begins to establish itself in France.

Le pickleball, mix of tennis, badminton and table tennisis mainly played in doubles on a small court. Very accessible, it requires less physical effort than tennis with reduced travel, lighter bullets, simple and inexpensive equipment.

Another advantage: a tennis court can accommodate up to four pickleball courts, thanks to removable lines and nets. Enough to optimize space and allow a greater number of players to practice simultaneously.

It is also a sport for everyone because less traumatic for the joints and easy to learn.

“A tool to promote healthy sport and inclusion”

Pickleball is a perfect sport for discovering gentle physical activity or for return to sport without apprehension.

The club’s sporting director, Anthony Borgia, wants to go further: “Our objective is to develop pickleball in schools, colleges and also among structures working with people with disabilities. It is a fantastic tool for promoting healthy sport and inclusion. »

The club now invites residents, young people, families and seniors to come and try pickleball in Saint-Jeannet. Discovery sessions and initiation slots will be offered in the coming weeks.

^{More information: Anthony Borgia at 06.77.74.72.05.}