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Pickleball players urge county to include dozens of dedicated courts; some ask for 12–24 indoor courts
Summary
Multiple residents and local organizers told designers at the St. Mary's County sports-complex meeting that local demand for pickleball far exceeds supply and urged dedicated indoor and outdoor courts to host leagues and tournaments.
Dozens of pickleball players and local organizers used their public comment time during the St. Mary's County sports-complex presentation to press the design team and county officials to include a substantial number of dedicated pickleball courts, including requests for at least 12 indoor courts and proposals calling for 24 or more.
"Pickleball has rapidly gained traction. It's the fastest growing sport in America," said Alex Smolden, who presented local participation figures and a supplemental packet to the design team. Smolden told the meeting the Southern Maryland Pickleball Facebook group has more than 1,500 members…
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