Backup Documents 04/12/2022 Item # 4C PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships Powered by
Margaritaville will be held in Collier County April 23 - 30, 2022 for
the sixth year; and
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships attract more than
2,800 players and more than 25,000 spectators, making Collier
County the Pickleball Capital of the World; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact to Collier County exceeds $9 million with more
than 4,800 paid room nights; and
WHEREAS, there are an estimated 20,000 players in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships work closely with
Kiwanis supporting children in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the sport of pickleball promotes active, healthy lifestyles for our
seniors, 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 23 - 30, 2022 be designated as
PICKLEBALL WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th bay of April 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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W LIAM . DANIEL, J , CHAIRMAN