The fastest growing sport in the US is now Pickleball.
Part of the popularity of the recreational sport is that people of almost any age and fitness level can play, it’s inexpensive to start, it is a fun and a social sport.
SIU has a very large pickleball community, as does all of Southern Illinois. SIU has hosted several successful tournaments in recent years. And the latest tournament is coming up soon.
The SIU Indoor Pickleball Tournament is February 1st and 2nd at the SIU Student Rec Center The tournament expects around 150 players from Illinois and several surrounding states.
Anyone is welcome to participate or attend as a spectator. All skill levels are welcome and individual players looking for a partner can register and find a teammate on the website. Registration ends January 27th. Find more tournament info at www.pickleballbrackets.com