Smyrna In A “Pickle” Friday Night

From Town of Smyrna:

Please come to the Pickleball Kickoff Event at the Rec Park this Friday, June 24th from 6pm-11pm! Support efforts to help bring dedicated Outdoor Pickleball to Smyrna, Rutherford County and the Middle Tennessee area. We are planning a night of family fun by introducing Pickleball at Lee Victory Park on Sam Ridley Parkway. Bring anyone who wants to learn, watch and play!
PB players will be there to instruct new players with all equipment provided.  Bring a chair and enjoy the evening with the family, friends and pets!  Music, drinks, snacks, coffee, big fans, 12’ x 12’ big screen playing PB clips and training videos. Mass picture of everyone will be taken when the crowd is at its largest point.

What is Pickleball?

A mixture of tennis, ping pong, and racquetball.
Played on a smaller court (20′ x 44′)
Uses a wiffle ball and a solid paddle
Play singles, doubles or mixed doubles
Played indoor or outdoor
Games go to 11, win by 2. Takes about 10-15 minutes
Much like tennis, except for the “No Volley Zone”

Who can play Pickleball?

ANYONE!
Teenagers to 90+
Can be learned in 10 minutes
No previous racquet skills required
Easy on the body and limbs
Great family sport with increasing skill levels
What equipment do I need to learn?

Basic comfort/athletic wear
Most “teachers” have paddles and balls for beginners
“WHEN” you are hooked, paddle and balls, and you are ready

When and Where can I learn to play?

Lee Victory Park, tennis courts 5 & 6, Thursdays evenings in July, 5 – 9 pm
Trainers with equipment will be on hand
Other times available on first come, first serve basis
Are there training videos?

Go to YouTube.com and search:
“Pickleball training/instruction”
Who can I contact for more information?

Doug Keener: (615) 519-4008 (cell)
Email:  [email protected]
Don Stanley: (615) 945-1373 (cell)
Email:  [email protected]

DIRECTIONS:
FROM NASHVILLE:  I-24 East to Smyrna, EXIT 66B, then 3 miles to Lee Victory Park on the Right.
FROM MURFREESBORO:  I-24 West to Smyrna, EXIT 66, (right at end of exit, then 3 miles to Lee Victory Park on the Right.