{"id":25931,"date":"2026-05-27T17:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=25931"},"modified":"2026-05-27T17:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:30:25","slug":"urec-to-host-faculty-and-staff-open-summer-pickleball-on-thursdays-begins-june-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2026\/05\/27\/urec-to-host-faculty-and-staff-open-summer-pickleball-on-thursdays-begins-june-4\/","title":{"rendered":"URec to host faculty and staff open summer pickleball on Thursdays, begins June 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Faculty and staff open pickleball returns this summer as part of University Recreation&#8217;s ongoing efforts to promote health and wellness within the UDM community. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned player or just learning the game, these sessions are for all skill levels.<\/p>\n<p>Meet at the courts inside the Whitty Student Fitness Center <strong>every Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m., beginning June 4<\/strong>, for fun and engaging open pickleball games. Paddles and balls are provided for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jPtbk0l3ClM\">Learn more about the game here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you can expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner-friendly environment with opportunities for skill development. <strong>Watch for further details on a clinic to be hosted with an expert instructor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A supportive and inclusive community of fellow faculty and staff members.<\/li>\n<li>Friendly matches weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participation is completely voluntary, and there&#8217;s no pressure to attend every session. Simply come as you are, ready to enjoy some friendly competition and Titan camaraderie<\/p>\n<p>Bring along any colleagues or invite one outside guest for a $5 guest fee.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact Allen Seales at <a href=\"mailto:sealesav@udmercy.edu\">sealesav@udmercy.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/channel\/19%3AM--pEeIANrIfHijAfAUq6o_gzFCmp-Mr4mwPmeMm1041%40thread.tacv2\/General?groupId=fbaa32df-652c-4f82-84b8-9850c39e5723&amp;tenantId=c8a4c2d8-bd68-40ba-b8b6-7522be9a7171\">Join our Microsoft Teams group for more info: Faculty and Staff Pickleball Teams\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25932 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/05\/Faculty-Staff-Summer-Pickleball.jpg?resize=615%2C820&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/05\/Faculty-Staff-Summer-Pickleball.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/05\/Faculty-Staff-Summer-Pickleball.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/05\/Faculty-Staff-Summer-Pickleball.jpg?resize=413%2C550&amp;ssl=1 413w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/05\/Faculty-Staff-Summer-Pickleball.jpg?w=825&amp;ssl=1 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University Recreation\u2019s faculty and staff open pickleball returns this summer, offering a fun way to stay active. Sessions will be held Thursdays from 4:30\u20135:30 p.m. beginning June 4 at the Whitty Student Fitness Center. 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