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Group photo of participants at the Ellettsville pickleball event, standing together on the new courts.

Successful Grand Opening of Ellettsville’s First Pickleball Court

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Bloomington Pickleball Club
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The Bloomington Pickleball Club celebrated the grand opening of Ellettsville’s first pickleball court at Marci Jane Lewis Park with great success!

The event kicked off at 9 AM with enthusiastic participants eager to learn and play. Special thanks to Gary Milhoan, Barb Milhoan, and Judy Henry, who dedicated their time to teaching pickleball to a diverse group of attendees. Their expertise and passion for the sport were evident and greatly appreciated by all who attended.

Rick Plunkett, Ellettsville Sports Coordinator, addressing a group at a pickleball event under a pavilion.
Rick Plunkett, Ellettsville Sports Coordinator, deserves a round of applause for his incredible work in getting the court set up. With a very reasonable budget of less than $3000, Rick has provided the community with a fantastic new facility that will undoubtedly be a hub for local pickleball enthusiasts.

Highlights of the Event:

  • Comprehensive rules explanation and demonstration
  • Engaging games and activities for participants of all skill levels
  • Exciting door prizes for attendees
Players participating in a pickleball game under a pavilion at the Ellettsville event.
Participants enjoy a game of pickleball under the pavilion at the Ellettsville event, showcasing the newly set up courts.
Door prizes including pickleball items displayed on a table at the Ellettsville pickleball event.
Door prizes, including pickleball items and gift certificates, are displayed on a table at the Ellettsville pickleball event, adding excitement and fun for participants.
Spectators sitting on benches under a pavilion watching a pickleball match at the Ellettsville event.
Spectators enjoy watching a pickleball match from the benches under the pavilion at the Ellettsville event, showing community support and interest in the new courts.
Group photo of participants at the Ellettsville pickleball event, standing together on the new courts.
Participants gather for a group photo on the newly set up pickleball courts during the Ellettsville event, celebrating the community’s new sports facility.

We are thrilled with the turnout and the positive response from the community. The new court at Marci Jane Lewis Park promises to be a great asset for Ellettsville, fostering more local interest and participation in pickleball.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success, especially the Bloomington Pickleball Club volunteers and the Ellettsville community. We look forward to many more events and games on this excellent new court!