Backup Documents 04/11/2017 Item # 4D 4 0
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships will be held in Collier County
April 22-29 for the second consecutive year; and,
WHEREAS, the Minto U5 OPEN Pickleball Championships attracts 1300 players and over
10,000 spectators from around the world, making Collier County the
Pickleball Capital of the World; and,
WHEREAS, the event will introduce pickleball to over ZOO school children at the kick off
event, Kids Day/Media Day on Friday, April 22nd, and Kids Day on Thursday,
April 28th. 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 will exceed $3 million with 3,000+
hotel room nights booked; and,
WHEREAS, The Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships works 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 senior
community, 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'd through April 30th be designated as
PICKLEBALL WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of April, 2017.
1\ h 111; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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