PICKLEBALL

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While summer provides the perfect conditions for outdoor play, the ARCC gym in Akeley as well as Nevis Community Education and Menahga Community Education also have pickleball during the fall and winter months.

The Osage Lions Club is starting a pickleball project as well. They plan to convert one of their ballfield diamonds into a court.

“I’ve been playing for three years,” said Nerissa Marzolf. “I enjoy the competition.”

“I was introduced to it four years ago. I play mostly for the exercise and the competition,” said Dave Schmitz of Park Rapids. “It’s easy to play and you can play every day. It’s a fun sport.”

“This is my fourth year playing. I used to play tennis and I saw some people playing pickleball and was curious about it. It looked really fun and I decided to give it a try. I haven’t played tennis since,” said Vatnsdal. “It’s a fun sport. I’m addicted to it.”

“We have a really good pickleball club here,” said Ken Osterberg. “The courts get used a lot and are always busy. It’s great exercise. My wife never played sports, but this is a sport we can play together. It’s a lot of fun.”

Vance Carlson can be reached at vcarlson@parkrapidsenterprise.com