An indoor pickleball club in Penticton is staying at its current home for at least three more years.
The Peach City Indoor Pickleball Club and City of Penticton agreed Tuesday, Jan. 16, to renew an operational lease at 199 Ellis Street, following council91裸聊视频檚 approval.
With two pickleball courts, the 7,800 square feet facility has been home to the club since 2020 and serves as a hub for Penticton91裸聊视频檚 Emergency Support Services (ESS).
The club will operate the building at a monthly rate of $3,598 plus GST, per the agreement, which also includes a two-year renewal option.
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The president of the Penticton Pickleball Club even told council in July 2023 that the city needs more courts to meet the growing demand for the sport locally.
Funded by players fees and sponsorships, the Peach City Indoor Pickleball Club has spent more than $29,000 on improvements to the Ellis Street 91裸聊视频淏ike Barn91裸聊视频� building since it began running day-to-day operations:
91裸聊视频� Floor preparation- $12,879
91裸聊视频� Court fencing, nets and posts- $5,775
91裸聊视频� Site preparation (electronic door lock, painting, floor surfacing)- $4,678
91裸聊视频� Furniture and equipment (pickleball machine, vacuum cleaner, tables, chairs)- $6,425
The city will continue to be responsible for the major building systems, security and the surrounding grounds, the renewed agreement states.
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Back on the court, indoor pickleball enthusiasts in Penticton play their season from Nov. 1 to May 1.
The facility welcomed more than 12,600 player visits in the past season, city officials said.
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