Pickleball tournament brings excitement to Lethbridge

This weekend will be an exciting one for Pickleball lovers in Lethbridge as a Sanctioned Pickleball Tournament arrives at the Pickle Point Centre on the north side.

Over 140 players from Lethbridge and across Canada will gather for a high-energy competition that not only showcases the growing popularity of the sport, but also helps position Lethbridge as a vibrant sports destination, giving a boost to both local tourism and businesses.

Diego Vazquez, General Manager of the Pickle Point Centre, shares more details.

A pre-tournament warm-up and social event kicks off tonight—Friday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

It’s a great opportunity for players and fans to get into the tournament spirit, connect with the community, and enjoy the facility before the competition begins.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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