U.S. Open Doubles Paddle Tennis Tournament is this Sat. Sept. 21

Sept. 21 & 22 U.S. Open Doubles Paddle Tennis Tournament

For more info or paddle tennis racket rental, contact Fred Ealey at Venice Recreation and Parks . 1800 Ocean Front Walk. Venice, CA 90291. 310.399.2775

About: Paddle Tennis is a game that looks like a cross between ping-pong and tennis. The court looks like a scaled down tennis court and the rules are the same as tennis as well. The racquets resemble large ping pong paddles. It is a great social game in that it is relatively easy to play and boys and girls seem to be equals. However, do not tell any of the local Venice paddle ball contingent this as they take their game very seriously. Several tournaments are held at our local courts throughout the year and local resident Scott Freedman has been considered one of the World’s best for over two decades. Come on down and play! This is something you have to do at least once while visiting Venice.

Additional info:
the court is 50 feet long by 20 feet wide.
uses a deadened regulation tennis ball.
paddles are foam composite or wood.
same scoring as tennis.
faster play with longer rallies than tennis.
underhand serve only, single fault.
doubles or singles

Who can play:
Anyone
First come first serve
11 courts in Venice

For more info on paddle tennis , visit http://www.theuspta.com/