WEYBURN - The sport of pickleball is gaining a lot more attention in the City of Weyburn. A kick-off event was held by the Weyburn Oilwomen, to launch a new pickleball lending shed, on May 15.
During the evening, Jacquie Williams, Deana Mainil, and Andrea Wilson led groups through an incredible night of stretching, skills, and fun on the court.
The City of Weyburn has collaborating with the Weyburn Oilwomen on the project and supports their vision of accessible recreation by allowing the group to provide paddles at the facility.
Additional funding for the pickleball lending shed was made possible by the Southeast District and the Sask Lotteries Grow Your Community Grant. The high-quality paddles in the lending shed were donated by Selkirk Spor, and the branded pickleball bags were donated by Brown Eyes Girls Design.
The proceeds from the kickoff event were donated to Tatagwa View and The Special Care Home for their resident flower pot and planter program.
The Weyburn Oilwomen have provided: a full set of 15 pickleball kits (30 paddles, 45 balls, and 15 bags) to the Credit Union Spark Centre for the Pickleball Lending Shed, making the game free and accessible to all. Another 15 full pickleball sets were donated to Weyburn Comprehensive School to support their growing pickleball program.
