Pickleball is a growing sport, and it is coming to tournament town.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Pickleball is coming to Greensboro!
The city announced Wednesday that Greensboro will become the epicenter for the fast-growing sport.
Pickleball is a paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball. Its accessibility and ease of play make it an excellent sport for athletes of all ages and skill levels.
The board of Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (GACVB) recently greenlit the purchase of 40 state-of-the-art pickleball courts to be used at the Greensboro Complex.
The city will have one of the largest indoor facilities in the United States.
Several pickleball courts have already been delivered to Greensboro, with the rest expected to arrive by early 2025.
“We are always looking for ways to make Tournament Town bigger and more dynamic,” GACVB President & CEO Henri Fourrier said. “This investment allows us to recruit and host the biggest and most prestigious pickleball tournaments in the country. Hosting indoor tournaments at the Greensboro Complex will allow pickleball tournaments year-round, setting us apart from other destinations limited by indoor courts.”
Participation in pickleball is surging, increasing by 233.5% through 2023, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
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