One of the fastest growing sports worldwide, pickleball, was a hit at Rochester when a first session was held on Friday, May 9.
The session took place at the Rochester netball courts from 2pm, with about 20 taking part in the opening hits.
Coaching and equipment was provided at the session, made possible by funding from Campaspe Shire Council’s Flood Recovery Events Program.
Sessions are set to continue on Fridays.
Rochester Community House manager Amanda Logie got involved.
Sue Jackel put her pickleball skills on show.
Pickleball Power, which runs the sport all around the Goulburn Valley and surrounds, is facilitating the 12-week program.
Doug Black has a killer serve.
The Rochester netball courts were transformed for pickleball.
Rochester Community House’s Jodi Dobson was committed to the cause.
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