About this episode

The episode discusses the introduction of pickleball courts at the Racket Center and the growth of racket sports participation.

Assistant Municipal Manager Ian McMeans and Assistant Public Information Officer Rachel Windsor talk with Racket Center Manager Darin Rauso about year-round racket sports, growing participation and the addition of pickleball courts opening this spring.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ian McMeans, Rachel Windsor

Guest: Darin Rauso

Topics covered

• pickleball
• racket sports
• community recreation
• sports participation
• local government

Keywords

• pickleball
• Racket Center
• sports
• community
• recreation
• Ian McMeans
• Rachel Windsor
• Darin Rauso

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

Places: Racket Center

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