What is the fastest growing sport in Fernandina? - Pickleball

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger

November 5, 2016 11:00 a.m.

On a beautiful day, over twenty-five enthusiastic pickleballers gathered on  four newly constructed City of Fernandina Beach Pickleball Courts located in Central Park. Not all attendees were experienced players, and newbies to the sport were welcomed.

Pickleball equipment consists of short paddles, and a whiffle ball, heavier than ones used in backyard baseball.

The following information appeared on the City of Fernandina Beach Website.

"This "sport" is a combination of tennis and ping pong, played on a badminton-sized court with a net close to the ground, where players use paddles and a small wiffle ball. Find out more at www.pickleball.com.

Open pickleball is played at the Central Park Multi-Purpose Court, behind Tennis Courts #3 and #4 at the corner of South 13th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Four (4) pickleball courts are available.

Winter schedule (October 1st - March 31st):

Sunday: 4:00-6:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00-11:00am

Wednesday: 4:00-6:00pm

Friday: 9:00-11:00am

Summer schedule (April 1st - September 30th):

Sunday: 5:00-7:00pm

Tuesday: 8:00-10:00am

Wednesday: 4:00-6:00pm

Friday: 8:00-10:00am

For more information, email David Cultice: dcultice@yahoo.com"