Backup Documents 04/10/2018 Item # 4D 40
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships Powered by Margaritaville will be
held in Collier County April 20-28, 2018, for the third consecutive year; and,
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships attract more than 2000 players
and more than 10,000 spectators from around the world, making Collier County
the Pickleball Capital of the World; and,
WHEREAS, the event will introduce pickleball to more than 200 school children at the kick-
off event, "Kids Day, " Friday, April 20. Kids will be treated to a free lunch and
a chance to watch and learn from the best; and,
WHEREAS, there are an estimated 10,000 players in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the economic impact to Collier County exceeds $5 million with more than 3,000
hotel room nights booked; and,
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships work closely with
Pickleball For All, a not-for-profit organization that provides pickleball
instruction and equipment to local PE teachers to build their pickleball programs;
and,
WHEREAS, the sport of pickleball promotes active, healthy lifestyles for our seniors, our
youth, and everyone in between providing a fun way to stay fit and active.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 22 - 28, 2018, be designated as
PICKLEBALL WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of April 2018.
BOARD OF COU/NTY COM SSIONERS
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