Sports

New Pickleball Courts Coming To Galloway Municipal Complex

Work has begun on the courts, which should be ready by spring, according to township officials.

GALLOWAY, NJ — Pickleball lovers of Galloway will soon have a reason to celebrate. Ten new courts are currently being installed at the Municipal Complex on Jimmie Leeds Road.

The courts should be ready by spring, township officials shared last week.

In case you've missed the craze of what's called the country's fastest-growing sport, here's a rundown.

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Pickleball is a sport that uses ping-pong like paddles to hit a Wiffleball-like ball over a tennis-like net on a badminton-like court.

The sport has grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years, especially in New Jersey.

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