Pickleball: The Sport You Must Try in 2023
In 2023 people are looking for ways to stay active that are both social and low impact on the body. By now you most likely have heard of pickleball. After all it is the fastest growing sport in North America.
Although the sport is now gaining significant traction it isn’t new. It was invented in 1965 as a backyard game in Bainbridge, Washington. In fact, Washington state opted for full on street cred in 2022 by adopting pickleball as the official state sport.
Pickleball is an easy sport to learn, but difficult to master. It often has been referred to as a senior sport due to it’s low impact on the body, but the reality is that pickleball is for everyone. Players 18-34 are the second largest bracket taking to the courts and the sport is seeing exponential growth in all age groups.
All Things Fitness and Wellness spent an afternoon with the Vancouver Pickleball Association to learn why this sport is a must try in 2023.