December Club News

• The 2025 Official Pickleball Rulebook has been released and is available under the Gen Info Tab.  Of note, Rule 4.G.1 authorizes the use of Rally Scoring as an option.  This is a provisional rule, meaning it will be reviewed next year for permanent inclusion.  The rule mentions that a team must serve to win the game.  See the 2025 Change Document for a condensed version of all new rules.

• The Nov/Dec Board meeting minutes are posted under the Directors tab.

• Two new indoor play locations announced!  The Summit Athletic Club and the Competitive Sports Academy (CSA) are available for play now.  See the Places2Play/Fees tab for pricing and more details on both locations.

• See the Places2Play/Fees tab above for a complete breakdown of the new fees announced by Gorilla House. (Changes made as of Oct 4) 

• The Blair Rec Commission has announced plans for improvements to Garfield Park.  Construction will begin in Spring 2025.  They plan to re-pave the path to the courts and pave a new path around the courts and out to the large parking lot.  Additionally, a small playground will be installed near the gazebo and six metal poles will be added for LED court lights. Nighttime pickleball is coming to BCPC!

• Two courts at Memorial Park in Frankstown Township (Hollidaysburg) have been painted but fencing, posts/nets still need to be installed.  Work has been halted until spring.  Grand opening is now Spring 2025.

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