Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. The court dimensions are the same as doubles badminton. The sport is played is played with hard paddles and a wiffle ball.
While pickleball is similar to tennis, it is far more accessbile to a wider range of players. The primary difference between pickleball and tennis is the ball speed, as the wiffle ball moves at one-third the speed of an average tennis ball. The slower ball speed and the smaller court make the game significantly easier to play than tennis.
Starting in November 2010, a group of community members began playing every weekday at the Syracuse Community Center. The current hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00am-12:00am as well as Wednesday Evenings from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Equipment provided.