Pickleball has been around since the 1960s, so why is there a huge increase in growth throughout the last couple of years? In this post, we will explore how pickleballs inclusive nature, adaptability, and sense of community have made it such a popular sport for all ages.

Sport for Everyone:

Mostly everyone can play pickleball. When I go and play pickleball, I see people on the courts of all ages. I see some kids who are around the age of 5 years old and I have also seen and met people who are around 65 years old on the courts. I have also seen many generations in families play together!

Adaptable for All Abilities:

Pickleball is very adaptable and it is for all people with different abilities. For instance, there is wheel chair pickleball. This allows people with different physical abilities to play the game. The rules of wheel chair pickleball are similar, but there are a few changes like:

  1. The ball is allowed to bounce twice before you returning the ball to the other side of the court.
  2. The court size is recommended to be smaller than the standard pickleball court, although, in a wheel chair you can play on a regular sized court or a smaller court.

There are more rules of pickleball for those in wheelchairs, if you want to check it out watch this video!

Low-Impact, Community, and Room for Growth in Pickleball:

Compared to any other sport, pickleball is very low compact and a low chance of injury. As a player, you get to choose the pace of the game and you get to decide how hard you want to push yourself. It is also a great way for all ages to get out and meet new people while getting some exercise. In this game, there is always space for growth and improvement which is why I personally think that pickleball has increased in popularity over the years because its easy to be good at it but its hard to become an expert.

Affordable and Accessible:

Pickleball is very easy to get into! All you need is a racket and a pickleball. A pickleball is the same as a whiffle ball but it has more holes and it bounces better. The average cost of a paddle is around $65 CAD and normally that includes a pickleball. Buying a two pack of paddles is more economical, rather than just buying a single paddle. Buying a two pack of paddles also makes it easier for your friends and family members to join in on a game.

Since the rise of pickleball, many cities have created pickleball courts in each community. Therefore, they are easy to find and it is an easy way to keep up with your exercise.

Simple Rules, Easy to Learn:

Pickleball rules are very straightforward, making it easier for beginners and younger children to learn the basics. If you need a reminder of the rules or would like to learn the rules, check out my blog post Pickleball Rules!

Building Community:

Just like every other sport, pickleball is a social and it brings so many people together in a community. It is a fantastic way for people, especially seniors, to make new friends in and around their community. Pickleball is also a fun sport where there are many indoor and outdoor leagues depending on the weather so it can be all year round!