Whether you’re an avid tennis player, a lover of racket sports or a newbie looking for a new sport to get obsessed with, pickleball has been on your radar. As the fastest-growing sport in North America, pickleball has been the talk of the town all summer long. Toronto could not escape the pickleball craze and now officially has its first downtown court. Yep, you read that right! No more drawing the lines on tennis courts to play in The 6ix!

You can now play pickleball in The 6ix

You can finally play the most talked about sport in North America downtown! Vizzy and Rendezviews have teamed up to create the city’s very first pickleball court. Not only will the city have a court, but it’s been set up in one of the best patios in Toronto! With scenic CN Tower views and a colourful vibe, you can spend the summer learning a new sport or playing like a pro in style!

The court is officially open and promising pickleball clinics, pro league viewing parties and unlimited opportunities to perfect your drop shot all summer long!

According to USA Pickleball, these are the basics of the game:

The sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
It can be played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.
It’s played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels

Here’s how to play the game:

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