Pickleball players overjoyed with council over approval of new facility site
“It’s a great day to be a baby boomer,” quipped Red Deer City Councillor Ken Johnston who was referring to council’s long-awaited approval of a site for a new pickleball facility.
The 20-court, fence-enclosed site will be constructed at St. Joseph High School in northeast Red Deer.
“We’re absolutely thrilled because we’ve been at this since 2013, and 2015 for the new courts, so we’re thrilled,” said Val Vollmin, President of the Red Deer Pickleball Club.
Asked what she’d say to people who either aren’t familiar with the sport or don’t understand why The City would spend so much on a facility like this, she added, “It is the fastest growing sport in North America and it’s for young people, it’s for old people and there are so many people who are going to get enjoyment out of these pickleball courts. Health-wise, it keeps us old people active.”