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US Open News Update: April 12th

News Pickle4 Team 04-12-2024

KIDS DAY

The US Open officially kicks off today with KID’S DAY!

Hundreds of school kids from Collier County descend on East Naples Community Park today for a morning of fun at the Pickleball Capital of The World! They will be treated to an exhibition followed by on court instruction and time to play. Before returning to school, they will stop by the US Open Food Court for a refreshing lunch.
Thank you to Jim Ludwig for hosting this event each year. Jim and his wife Carol are passionate about bringing pickleball to the schools and introducing kids from around the area to this great sport.

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