Here’s a chance to try your hand at pickleball this week, and it’s completely free. Water Street Tampa is hosting a special pop-up event through the summer.
News Channel 8’s Briana Villegas is in Tampa to tell us where you can find these pickleball courts.
Briana Villegas said, ” We’re out here on the waterfront at Sparkman Wharf, and the great thing about this event is that you can be a complete beginner because they’ll teach you all the basics.
Let’s go! It’s something about pickleball.”
Anonymous said during an interview, “So it’s very encouraging for newbies to come and try a new sport.”
Briana Villegas says that they keep players like Natalia, Michelle, and Leticia coming back to the courts.
Anonymous said during an interview, “I like that it’s a different form of cardio. So you’re not necessarily just walking or running. It’s just like a fun way to try a different thing.”
Briana Villegas said, “They decided to spend their day at Water Street Tampa’s pop-up pickleball event. Four courts are available and people can literally just walk up and play.”
Anonymous said during an interview, “It’s not often you get to play in a space like this, so I think it’s a really cool way to get people outside.”
Briana Villegas said, ” Instructors from the Tampa Pickleball crew are also here from 9 to 11 AM and then from 5 to 7 PM to give you some pointers. The sport has actually grown in popularity over the past several years, and many players say it’s because of the community and friendly competition.”
Anonymous said during an interview, “We love anything that brings people together as a single girly. I think that it’s a good and great way to meet people, even if you’re not meeting the love of your life. You know, you may meet someone that has a brother.”
Briana Villegas continues, “So whether you’re looking for a perfect match or just want to get some exercise in, this group of friends would love to see a more permanent installation of courts in this area.”
Anonymous said during an interview, “Especially because there’s a lot of, like, people hanging around here, like she said, young adults, and a lot of eating places, and, you know, you could get a drink after. So very social, and I feel like it would do really big things here.”
Briana Villegas lastly said that this pop-up event is completely free, and if you don’t have a paddle or a ball to play with, don’t worry guys because they’ll provide you with some.
