Summer activities in the Maples area
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This article was published 27/07/2020 (2126 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America and the game is thriving in Winnipeg.
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing pickleball allows you to maintain social distancing and also keep fit.
The sport is popular with adults, and the Maples Community Centre (434 Adsum Dr.) is one of several venues for pickleball in north Winnipeg.
Invented in 1965, the game is a fun combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton. The paddle and ball used are simply oversized ping pong racquets and balls and the game is played on a badminton court with a lowered net, and the rules are similar to those of badminton.
Singles and doubles matches can be played. Some of the reasons pickleball is popular are that it’s easy to learn and play and it’s easy on the body. It usually takes just a few minutes of playing the game to become comfortable with the sport. In fact, it is considered the easiest racquet sport to learn.
Paramjit Singh is the chairman and organizer of Maples Community Centre’s pickleball program. The game is played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 and 11 a.m.
“The first time I tried pickleball, I was hooked on the game,” Paramjit said. “It’s an excellent, healthy activity.”
For more info, call 431-373-6378.
The Garden City Community Centre (725 Kingsbury Ave.) also runs a pickleball program. Call 204-940-6111 for info.
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Active Living Seven Oaks is offering a successful socially distanced exercise program for seniors. Currently, this free, outdoor, guided program is held at Kildonan Park every Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Meet at the first shed on the south side of the park. For more info, contact Cory Juan, 294-694-8517 or coryjuan@gmail.com
Derek Dabee is a member of the board of trustees of Seven Oaks School Division and a community correspondent for The Maples. You can contact him at ddabee@mymts.net
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