Turkey Point Pickleball Courts Opening: Turkey Point residents are invited to celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts this Sunday, August 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Turkey Point Park Pavilion. The event includes a light lunch, speeches, the official ribbon cutting, a sponsor plaque unveiling, and inaugural celebrity pickleball games.
Celebration Details
The opening event will feature sandwiches, vegetables, desserts, and drinks for attendees. Following the meal, speeches will highlight the community effort behind the project, and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the start of play on the new courts. Guests can also watch celebrity pickleball games to kick off the activity.
Community Effort and Support
The Turkey Point Pickleball Committee has worked for more than a year to make the courts a reality. The project received support from Norfolk County and local residents. Committee member Doug Johnson noted the need for local courts, saying, “Many pickleball players have been driving 45 minutes to Tillsonburg just to play.”
Significance for Residents
With the new courts in Turkey Point, residents now have easier access to Canada’s fastest-growing sport. The project is expected to encourage more community participation, provide a local venue for training and play, and strengthen interest in pickleball throughout the area.
News in Brief: Turkey Point Pickleball Courts Opening
Turkey Point opens new pickleball courts with a ribbon-cutting event on Sunday, August 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The celebration features a light lunch, speeches, a sponsor plaque unveiling, and celebrity pickleball games. Local residents now have convenient access to Canada’s fastest-growing sport, reducing long drives to Tillsonburg.
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