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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Katie <
2020 4:33 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:PRC Communication
My name is Katie Arndt and I am a current member of the San Luis Obispo Pickleball Club. I've been
playing for almost two years and play 5 days a week (exclusively at French Park). I've made many
lifetime friends on the courts as we're very committed to just have FUN! I not only have fun, but my life
has improved both physically and mentally . The three permanent courts are wonderful to play on, but
they fill up fast with many people waiting to go on. The tennis court (striped for pickleball) give players
an opportunity to continue playing (except for Tues. and Wed.) and to not to have to wait for a
permanent court to open up. The reserved tennis court is usually empty on Tues. and Wed. (minus 4
women who play tennis Tues. morning from 9-10:30). This schedule has served us well and it is
successful especially with the growing number of pickleball players. (We currently have 150 paid dues
members for 2020.)
Given this information, we were shocked at the proposed change in schedule. The proposed schedule
allows for no pickleball use on the lower court except the three mornings of Monday, Thursday and
Sunday. No use even if the tennis court is vacant in the afternoon and the other mornings. We are
asking you to not accept the staff recommendation to change the schedule as it will significantly restrict
access to the lower French Court.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter,
Katie Arndt
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