Pick a pickleball spot near you
Pickleball is catching on across the Coast.
It is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball.
It is perfect for people in the senior age bracket.
Several venues on the Coast host matches:
▪ Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi, 228-388-1340; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.
▪ Herbert Wilson Recreation Center, 3225 Hancock Ave., Gulfport; 228-868-5777; 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays.
▪ Lobouy Road Evacuation Shelter, 9509 Lobouy Road, Pass Christian, 228-365-5683; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
▪ Tennis courts, corner of Second Street and Fleitas, Pass Christian; 8:30 a.m. Saturdays.
There is no cost to play. Paddles are available for beginners, and it’s suitable for seniors.
Tammy Smith: 228-896-2130, @Simmiefran1
This story was originally published September 6, 2017 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Pick a pickleball spot near you."