If you haven’t heard, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Not only is it a fun way to get some exercise, it is one of the most social sports around, offering a great opportunity to mix and mingle with new people.
Besides being incredibly fun—and addictive—it is easy for those coming from other racket/paddle sports like tennis, racquetball, and ping pong to jump in to try. For those that don’t have an athletic bone in their bodies, pickleball is also great for people of all ages, and simple for beginners to pick-up, learn, and start playing right away.
At CEDIA Expo 2024, journalist and integrator, John Sciacca, and Josh.ai CEO Alex Capecelatro are organizing the first-ever CEDIA Pickleball meet-up. Sciacca and Capecelatro point out there is no better way to kick off the Expo than spending some time out in the beautiful Denver weather with some of industry peers taking part in a collaborative sport.
Sciacca and Capecelatro would like to draw around 40 interested players who will be mixed into 20 different teams of A (skilled) and B (beginner) players for round-robin play.
What will be provided: Logo’d T-shirt, court time, balls, refreshments, prizes.
What you’ll need to provide: Appropriate attire, and a small entry fee (TBD).
What we need to know: How many people are interested in playing, and what day would work best for the majority? (Current thinking is Tuesday, September 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. MST)
For those interested, please email John at [email protected] and/or fill out this survey:
Pickleball at CEDIA Expo (google.com)
You can find out more in this episode of the AV Trade Talk podcast with John and Alex hosted by Katye McGregor Bennett: Building Community: Pickleball Gathering During CEDIA Expo Week | AV Trade Talk (podbean.com)
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