PWAC Pickleball Supply Funding: The Project Wide Advisory Committee (PWAC) will consider spending $142,452 to replenish pickleballs for recreational courts south of County Road 466 in The Villages. The committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the SeaBreeze Recreation Center to review the bid and approve the purchase.
Rising Popularity and Costs
Pickleball has grown rapidly in The Villages, driving up yearly expenses. In 2019, the cost for pickleballs in PWAC recreational areas south of County Road 466 surpassed $100,000, reflecting the sport’s increasing popularity among residents.
Details of the Purchase
PWAC members will be asked to approve the monthly purchase and delivery of 563 dozen Vulcan Gen 2 VPRO flight outdoor pickleballs. This amounts to a total of 5,400 dozen pickleballs for the year. The selected vendor for the supply is City Pro Shop.
Significance for Residents
The decision ensures that players have a steady supply of quality pickleballs for year-round use. It highlights the growing demand for pickleball facilities and equipment in the community, maintaining high participation levels and supporting recreational programs.
News in Brief: PWAC Pickleball Supply Funding
The Project Wide Advisory Committee plans to spend $142,452 to restock pickleballs south of County Road 466 in The Villages. PWAC will review monthly deliveries of 563 dozen Vulcan Gen 2 VPRO outdoor pickleballs from City Pro Shop at a meeting Tuesday at SeaBreeze Recreation Center, keeping the popular sport well-supplied.
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