Attendees Will Convene at Kroc Center
Chicago For This Free Experience
WASHINGTON, July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP announces the debut of its
inaugural "AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour," commencing in Chicago on July
31st at the Kroc Center Chicago from 5 – 8pm CT. This nationwide tour aims to celebrate
individuals aged 50 and over who are playing the dynamic sport of
pickleball, promoting healthy living, social connections, and brain
health.
As part of AARP's commitment to fostering community engagement,
the clinic tour will visit 12 cities across the United States, including La Crosse, WI (8/5); Brooklyn, NY (8/6); Houston, TX (8/12); South Burlington, VT (8/13); Jackson, TN (8/24); Lynchburg, VA (8/27); Seattle, WA (9/9); Westminster, CO (9/13); Glendale, AZ (9/16); Des Moines, IA (9/18); and Wichita, KS (9/24).
Pickleball has quickly become the fastest growing sport in the
U.S. over the past four years, recognized for its accessibility and
appeal across generations.
AARP's collaborations as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the
Champions and Masters Divisions with the Association of Pickleball
Players (APP) Tour and the Front of Jersey Sponsor with the DC
Pickleball Team of Major League Pickleball (MLP), underscore our
commitment to community clinics.
Discover the joy of pickleball and celebrate active aging with
AARP as we bring the free AARP pickleball clinic experience to your
city in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment. Attendees will be
able to choose from three levels of experience including 'Intro to
Pickleball', 'Skills & Drills', and 'Open Play'. Explore tour
details and register for the Chicago clinic at the Chicago Clinic Cvent
Page. Stay updated on tour announcements and highlights at
AARP.org/Pickleball.
Event Details:
- Date: July 31, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CT
- Location: Kroc Center Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Registration is FREE and limited to the first 50 people
who sign-up.
Tour Schedule:
City
|
Day
|
Date
|
Time
|
Venue
|
Chicago, IL
|
Wednesday
|
7/31
|
5 – 8pm
|
Kroc Center
Chicago
|
La Crosse,
WI
|
Monday
|
8/5
|
5 – 8pm
|
The Blue Zone
Pickleball
|
Brooklyn, NY
|
Tuesday
|
8/6
|
5 – 8pm
|
Major R. Owens Health
& Wellness Community Center
|
Houston, TX
|
Monday
|
8/12
|
5 – 8pm
|
Houston Pickleball
Center
|
South Burlington,
VT
|
Tuesday
|
8/13
|
5 – 8pm
|
Catamount
Pickleball
|
Jackson, TN
|
Saturday
|
8/24
|
10am – 1pm
|
Westwood Tennis
Center
|
Lynchburg,
VA
|
Tuesday
|
8/27
|
5 – 8pm
|
Crosswhite Athletic
Club
|
Seattle, WA
|
Monday
|
9/9
|
5 – 8pm
|
Rainier Beach Community
Center
|
Westminster,
CO
|
Friday
|
9/13
|
5 – 8pm
|
Pickleball Food
Pub
|
Glendale, AZ
|
Monday
|
9/16
|
5 – 8pm
|
The Pickleball
Space
|
Des Moines,
IA
|
Wednesday
|
9/18
|
5 – 8pm
|
McCollum-Waveland
Tennis Complex
|
Wichita, KS
|
Tuesday
|
9/24
|
5 – 8pm
|
Ralph Wulz Riverside
Tennis Center
|
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and
older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide
presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what
matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and
their families: health security, financial stability and personal
fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by
sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality
products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source
for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest
circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To
learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or
follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social
media.
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