Grab your paddle and your favorite pink gear because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Huntsville Parks and Recreation is going pink with the second-annual Dink Pink Pickleball Day on Oct. 13.
There is no cost to participate and pickleballers of all skill levels are encouraged to take to the courts across Huntsville to help raise awareness.
There are nine pickleball centers for players to choose from, all with the requirement that participating parties are over 18 years old.
A ladies-only court is available at Optimist Recreation Center. Players over 50 can play at Max Luther Community Center. There are two competitive courts participating at Fern Bell Recreation Center and Sandra Moon Community Complex.
Participating courts include:
- West Huntsville Recreation Center: 8-10 a.m.
- Fern Bell Recreation Center: 9 a.m.-noon, competitive play
- Sandra Moon Community Complex: 9-11 a.m., competitive play
- Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center: 10 a.m.-noon
- Brahan Spring Recreation Center: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Max Luther Community Center: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ages 50+
- Optimist Recreation Center: 1-3 p.m., ladies only
- Mark Russell Recreation Center: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
These centers will all have pink pickleball giveaways provided while supplies last.
Superintendent of Recreation for Community Services Dorianne Johnson hopes that this event encourages community members to try out pickleball, venture to a court they have yet to try and support a good cause.
“With free play, pink-themed giveaways and opportunities for players of all skill levels, there’s plenty of room to come out, pick up a paddle and show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Superintendent Johnson.
This is just the start of a pink week and the opportunity to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The following Saturday, Oct. 17, the Huntsville Hospital Foundation hosts the 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run in Downtown Huntsville.
However you show your support, be sure to think— or dink— pink during the month of October.
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