Come play at Trinity St. Paul’s, no praying required
By Eleanor Vieira-Silva
Pickleball is all the rage at the moment, and it may be closer to home than you think.
Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church (located in the heart of the Annex at 427 Bloor St. W.) has been welcoming worshippers for over a century. The church, known for its social justice activism and as a concert venue for the world famous Tafelmusik Orchestra, hosts a range of activities from dance, music, the arts, martial arts, and now, pickleball.
The pickleball league at Trinity-St. Paul’s has been running for about a year and a half on Fridays (excluding holidays) from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Participants in the league tend to be female seniors, but anyone can join. The women have a variety of experience; some are new to the sport and some are professionals. Regardless of your experience, pickleball is a great sport to play.
Pickleball does not have a dress code or uniform, however you are required to wear running shoes, and it is recommended that you buy a non-wooden paddle.
Women from the pickleball league at Trinity-St. Paul’s claim that the sport greatly helps with their hand-eye coordination and enhances their mood. It’s also very easy to see improvement, and if you’re not a fan of super-competitive sports then pickleball is perfect for you.
However, Trinity-St. Paul’s is not the only place where you can play pickleball. Central Technical School, the Bickford Centre, Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre and the Miles Nadal JCC are just a few of the many places where you can play.
Some places require you to pay a fee to play. Trinity-St. Paul’s prices range from $30 to $50 an hour. You can look online at trinitystpauls.ca/rentals.
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