Hannibal Pickleball Registration is Underway

Players with a passion for pickleball should register now for latest session in Hannibal. If you haven't been introduced to the sport, now's the time to check it out.

Registration is now open for leisure, intermediate and competitive doubles pickleball beginning Sept. 10 in the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center.  The leagues will play Tuesday nights Sept. 10-Oct. 15 and there will be a Competitive Tournament on Oct. 22.

There are 24 spots available and registration ends Sept. 3 or until the spots are filled. Registration is available at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation office at City Hall, 320 Broadway. Registration is $35 per team.

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated  ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net.