pickleball

April 17, 2024

Ellwood Area Family Center offering FREE Pickleball Clinics for Pickleball Month

John DiBuono has a passion for pickleball. So much so that he is instructing some pickleball clinics at the Ellwood Area Family Center, 311 College Street, Ellwood City, just in time for April’s National Pickleball Month. Although pickleball has picked up recently in popularity, it has been around for decades. 2024 marks the 59th anniversary of pickleball. It was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, by three enterprising dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum. It evolved from the original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout North America and…

August 22, 2023

Intro to Pickleball Classes Coming Soon

Want to learn what all the fuss is about? Or fine tune your pickleball game? The Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce will be offering its very own pickleball courses with instructional classes led by John DiBuono. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our experienced instructors will guide you through all the ins and outs of this fantastic sport. Pickleball is a blend of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, making it suitable for all ages and skill levels. The Ellwood City Chamber was awarded the USA Pickleball Kickstarter Grant, earning the Chamber lots of pickleball equipment for…

August 8, 2023

PHOTO: Mayor Court Presents Pickleball Commendations

This week Mayor Anthony J. Court presented commendations to a group of individuals who played a part in getting the pickleball park in Ewing Park. Council members George Celli, Michelle Lamenza, and Jim Barry, along with Borough Manager Kevin Swogger, John Dibuono, and Kitchen Cabinet members Earla Marshall, Barb Bohizic, and Brian Franksain were on hand for the commendations presented by Mayor Court. The Kitchen Cabinet made a donation for the fencing around the courts. Wondering what exactly pickleball is? USA Pickleball describes it as: A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Played both indoors or…

August 4, 2023

Pickleball Court a “Hit” in Ewing Park

If you have noticed something new this year in Ewing Park … it’s probably the pickleball court. Councilwoman Judith Dici saw the sport growing in popularity and when she realized that it was a sport that many ages and skill levels could enjoy, she decided to bring the idea to Ellwood City Borough Council. Dici herself plays pickleball and said that her drive to get the courts came from having a friend who has Parkinson’s Disease as well as seeing the students at Lincoln participating in pickleball tournaments in the high school gym during lunchtime. “The kids loved it. It…

December 20, 2022

Pickleball To Be Offered At Ellwood City Family Center

Pickleball anyone? Come play the fastest growing sport in the nation! John DiBuono will be leading the weekly indoor sessions that begin Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at the Ellwood City Family Center from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Pickleball will be played every Tuesday through February 28, 2022 and will be ages 12 to 100 and all skill levels. Bring your own paddle if you have one. Extra paddles will be available. “Don’t worry if you have never played, come and learn,” says DiBuono. “You can also come and brush up on your skills before spring.” There will be a $5.00/per…