Congratulations to all the players in Fishers, Indiana on the opening of your 6 new pickleball courts.
This was another great example of what happens when a few players and their town and parks departments work together for the benefit of the community.
Larry and Teresa Amick are enthusiastic local pickleball players living in the Del Webb community of Britton Falls in Fishers, Indiana. I still remember over a year ago, Larry and Teresa attended a small local tournament (120 players from 7 states) that we held in our tiny town of Brookville, Indiana. They came only to watch, and to take pictures and videos so they would have ammunition to use when they were ready to approach their local park about the possibility of getting some pickleball courts built for their community. They asked a lot of question while in Brookville and we gave them every answer we could and then some.
Well, in July of this year, Larry and Teresa’s dreams along with those of many pickleball players in the Indianapolis area, came true.
With Fishers Mayor, Scott Fadness and Parks and Recreation Director, Tony Elliot and Project Manager, Matthew Walker all on hand, 6 new courts were opened to the delight of all those in attendance. Area USAPA Pickleball Ambassadors, Paul Barksdale (Terre Haute), Melissa Muha (Indianapolis), and Rocket Grubbs (Brookville) were all on hand to give a pat on the back to all those who worked so hard to make this happen. After a ceremonial first match with the Mayor, the courts were opened for play and flooded with players.
Congratulations Everyone in Fishers.
You do rock!!!
Rocket and the whole Pickleball Rocks Team, Josh, Abby, Zack and Stephanie
Dear Pickleball Rocks Team,
What a nice article! Thanks. Getting these courts built shows what can happen when you invite others to play this terrific sport. It was encouraging to get a pat on the back, but the thanks really goes to all those who served on our committee and who kept trying. Our loyal BF Pickleball Club members also played a role. A salute also goes out to the Advisory Council leaders in our community who first approached the Mayor of Fishers. Fortunately for us, we have a young, energetic mayor who quickly took action. It wasn’t long before the Fisher’s Parks and Recreation Director and his project manager paid us a visit. Beyond that, the sport sold itself! I encourage others who want community courts to keep trying. This quote from Margaret Mead has always inspired me: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever does.”