File #: TMP-27783    Version: Name:
Type: Presentation - AC/RC Status: Received
File created: 9/1/2021 In control: Accessibility Advisory Committee
On agenda: 9/9/2021 Final action: 9/9/2021
Title: PRESENTATION BY THE BARRIE PICKLEBALL CLUB REGARDING INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY FOR LOCAL PICKLEBALL COURTS Kim Porter, President of the Barrie Pickleball Club provided an overview of pickleball and the club's interest to increase the accessibility on the courts. Ms. Porter explained that interest in pickleball in Barrie has seen an influx of participants in the sport. Ms. Porter mentioned that they have been consulting with staff in the Development Services Department regarding future pickleball courts. As requested by Ms. Porter, the Committee provide feedback and input concerning pickleball courts in Barrie. The Committee agreed that for the future a community pickleball strategy should be done and that accessibility needs to be considered.

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PRESENTATION BY THE BARRIE PICKLEBALL CLUB REGARDING INCREASING ACCESSIBILITY FOR LOCAL PICKLEBALL COURTS

 

Kim Porter, President of the Barrie Pickleball Club provided an overview of pickleball and the club’s interest to increase the accessibility on the courts. Ms. Porter explained that interest in  pickleball in Barrie has seen an influx of participants in the sport.  Ms. Porter mentioned that they have been consulting with staff in the Development Services Department regarding future pickleball courts.

 

As requested by Ms. Porter, the Committee provide feedback and input concerning pickleball courts in Barrie. The Committee agreed that for the future a community pickleball strategy should be done and that accessibility needs to be considered.