First Ever Pickleball Tournament Held in Cobourg

In Editor Choice, Sports

The Cobourg PickleBall Club held their first tournament kicking off on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

The tournament kicked off at 8 a.m. at the Sinclair Park Tennis Courts and was joined by MP Philip Lawrence, MPP David Piccini and Cobourg Councillor Emily Chorley.

There were 172 competitors taking part in the two-day tournament.

Pickleball is similar to tennis but on a smaller court. There were 10 pickleball courts at Sinclair Park.

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