Students in Africa pick up the game of pickleball
In an effort to expand its athletic offerings, children at the Sierra Leone Mission School were introduced to the game of pickleball in April. The school was started in 1992 to support children in grades 1-6 who had lost their parents. Now, the school has expanded to include five campuses that serve 5,000 children ranging in age from kindergarten to 12th grade. The school...
Emerging pro Brooke Bromley talks singing career, using pickleball to bond as a family
As a child, Brooke Bromley was passionate about one thing: singing. “I realized early on that with music, I have the ability to really connect with a song I’m singing,” she says. “I also get the chance to help others to be moved and connect with the song. Bromley always enjoyed singing at home and other small local events — particularly songs by Adele...
Selkirk Advocate takes competitive racing spirit to the pickleball court
When Kelli McRobert’s mother passed away in 2009, she sought solace and a way to channel her grief, which led her to join a running club. “I met some nice people who showed me that if you set little goals for yourself, it can help build momentum towards a bigger goal,” McRobert says. Inspired by those lessons, McRobert, then 46, set her sights on...
