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Where to play America’s fastest growing new sport in Greater Manchester

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A new sport has swept through America and is now making a name for itself in the UK. Now with more than 30 sessions and clubs in the north west, pickleball is here to stay.

The game is traditionally played on a badminton court with hard rackets and a plastic ball. It's popularity is mainly down to the fact it is accessible for all ages and doesn't require lots of equipment.

In the north west, there is a monthly doubles league with nine divisions. This is a fairly new initiative for the sport and has more than doubled in less than 12 months. Read more:Bolton’s council leadership to be decided this week after key meeting date controversially changed The sport continues to grow, with Pickleball England having more than 2,000 players, although it is widely assumed that the actual number of casual players is over 4,000.

Last year, the BBC reported more than 4 million players world wide, citing the pandemic as a contributing factor to the increased interest in the sport.

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