Pickleball

Delaware Senior Olympics Pickleball was held at the PALCenter in Hockessin Ocober 5, 2008.

View the 2008 Pickleball Results

Pickleball: New DSO Sport Description and Rules

An 11 point game, Pickleball combines elements of tennis, squash and ping pong.

The racquets resemble ping pong racquets but have larger heads and longer handles.

The outdoor ball resembles a whiffle ball, but is a little thicker/heavier, while indoor balls can be whiffle-like or even made of foam.

The court is the same size as a badminton court, but the net is at the level of a tennis net. View a Pickleball court and Rules on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Pickleball will be played and taught at the Mid-County Senior Center in Sherwood Park, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 every Friday from 1 to 2:30.

Instructors will be available to teach and assist. Everyone 50+ years old is welcome. We hope you'll come out and learn the latest sport for seniors. Come at 1:00 PM and have a lot of fun!!! Most people are beginners!!!! More info: Peggy Olivero p.olivero@comcast.net or 302-388-2705.

Coordinator Information:

DSO Volunteer Sports Coordinators organize and set up event competitions, and are knowledgeable in their specific sports.

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Training Opportunities:

Wilmington

Indoor pickleball will be played and taught at the Mid-County Senior Center in Sherwood Park, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 every Friday from 1 to 2:30.

Outdoor pickleball practice to be held weekly on Tuesdays from 10 AM to Noon at Sherwood Park tennis court on Milltown Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.

Wilmington PAL Center - Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30.

Sussex County

Questions? Call Judy Duerr cell 302-236-1252.

Starting Monday 6/22/09 we will be meeting at the Retreat from 6:00 until dark.

The Retreat is Located at the corner of Robinsonville Rd. and Cedar Grove Rd. From Millsboro take rt 24 approx 9 miles to Robinsonville Rd light. Turn left onto Robinsonville go approx. 5 miles to Cedar Grove Rd and turn right on to Cedar then turn right into the Retreat . Follow the road to the back of the Retreat to the Pool and Tennis Courts. From Rt 1 take Rt 24 to Plantation Rd , turn right, go to Cedar Grove Rd , Turn Left , go about 5 miles to the Retreat.

Tuesdays starting 6/23/09. We will be playing at Lewes Public Courts from 6:00 PM until? They have lights on until 11:00 PM Directions: Public courts are on the Canal. Turn left off Savannah Rd at the last light before the canal bridge and go about 1/4 mile. 2 Courts on the right at the Overfalls ship and Little league baseball field. Having 2 nights and 2 locations to play will hopefully give us more play during this rainy season .

DSO has given us 4 wooden paddles and 4 balls to use for those that need them.