Wynmoor Pickleball Dispute: A pickleball dispute at the Wynmoor community in Coconut Creek turned violent on January 9, with one player shoving another after an argument over court rules. The incident resulted in police involvement, though the man involved did not wish to press charges.
The Dispute
Around 2:30 p.m. on January 9, a Wynmoor resident arrived at the community’s pickleball courts and saw two players engaged in a singles match. According to Wynmoor’s rules, singles matches are not allowed when the courts are busy. The man approached the players to inform them of the rule once their game ended.
However, the situation quickly escalated when one of the players, a 67-year-old man, refused to leave the court, stating, “I’m not getting off.” The man continued to argue with the player, who then grabbed a ball from his pocket and hit it toward him. The ball missed the man’s head, but tensions rose further.
The Physical Confrontation
The man picked up the ball, and the 67-year-old player told him not to throw it over the fence. The man then proceeded to toss the ball over the fence. At that point, the singles player rushed behind him and shoved him, knocking him off balance. The two men continued to argue, with the man reporting that the singles player seemed ready to fight.
Formal Complaint
The man later moved to a different court with his friend after seeing one become available. Though visibly shaken, he decided not to press charges but did file a formal complaint with the Wynmoor pickleball committee about the incident. He explained that he was too upset to call the police immediately but still wanted the event documented.
Community Impact
While the altercation did not result in formal charges, it raised concerns about the intensity of disputes at the pickleball courts. The community has yet to comment on any changes or actions taken following the incident.
News in Brief: Wynmoor Pickleball Dispute
A pickleball dispute at Wynmoor in Coconut Creek led to a physical altercation between players on January 9. After an argument about court rules, one player shoved another, prompting a police report. No charges were filed, but a formal complaint was made to the community pickleball committee.