People interested in exciting, competitive recreational sports have long enjoyed tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, also known as table tennis. Few of them would have imagined, though, that one day, these three sports would be combined into a riveting new game: pickleball.

Beavercreek Clay Courts Tennis Club, based in Beavercreek, OH, shares a few facts to know about the fast-paced, racquet-based game:

• Surging Popularity: Although it was invented in 1965 in Seattle, Washington, pickeball has only recently begun gaining widespread attention. It's now played widely throughout the U.S. and is even catching on in Europe and Asia. According to NBC news, it's the single fastest-growing sport in the country, and a participation survey found in 2015, there were nearly 2.5 million pickleball players in the U.S. alone. 
• Perfect for All Ages: Part of the reason pickleball is catching on so rapidly is because of the wide range of people who can play it. Although competitive, the sport is low intensity enough to allow both senior citizens and kids to play, develop their skills, and flourish. It's a game for all ages in the truest sense. 
• Easy Learning Curve: Another key to pickleball's appeal is how easy it is to learn and play. 

Beavercreek Clay Courts Tennis Club is a brand-new tennis club opening in spring 2018 in Beavercreek. In addition to clay tennis courts and lessons, they will have three dedicated pickleball courts, a rarity for the area. Visit the club's website to learn more about this exiting new local sports center, or call the management team directly at (937) 956-8864.