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Current Event September 24, 2024

High School Pickleball for All


Pickleball has been growing in popularity across the U.S. Now a school system in Maryland is offering pickleball as a varsity sport. Professional pickleball players as well as parents and students are excited about the new opportunity for high school athletes in their area. Listen to learn how and why the school system decided that creating a pickleball program was a smart way to promote healthy lifestyles and inclusion in their community.

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AIR DATE: 07/29/2024