Pickleball, a paddle / racket sport described as a mix between table tennis and badminton and has come to Inniscarra. Chairman Terry O’Sullivan was quick to praise how open the sport is to newcomers of any ability saying, “In my life I’ve played a lot of sports and I’m always on the lookout for new sports to try. A friend showed me a video of pickleball, and a few things immediately jumped out at me. First, the game seemed simple enough and second, the range of ages and fitness of the people in the videos, it really seemed like a game that anyone could pick up, at any point in their life, and really enjoy.” A 2022 Time Magazine article reported that more than half of the sport’s core players were over 55 years old. Rebel Pickleball holds sessions every Wednesday evening in Inniscarra Community Centre in the Ballyanly Sports Complex. Equipment is provided for newcomers, generally running for up to two hours, with a moderate fee for hall rental and club development. New players will be shown how to play the sport, and helped to develop their skills. For any queries, or to get up-to-date information on the club, search Rebel Pickleball on Facebook, or email RebelPickleball@gmail.com.
