By Christine Blanchette
“The sport continues to be popular with older people who typically play during the week. The sport now also attracts younger, active adults as facilities become available in the evenings and weekends. Pickleball Canada
If you’re looking for a new activity to complement your favorite sport, pickleball might be the solution. It is not only an engaging social activity, it also provides a good workout, without the requirement for keen athleticism required in most other racquet sports. According to Pickleball Canada, “pickleball is growing in popularity as a sport for all ages!” »
Dr. Sean Graham is a practicing chiropractor and co-director of Satori Integrative Health Center. He is also a former standout receiver for the BC Lions of the CFL and won the Gray Cup in 2000. Yet these days, his sporting passion is reserved for pickleball. I met him recently and noticed his unbridled enthusiasm for one of the fastest growing sports in Canada.
Keep reading for our questions and answers…
Q: When and how did you discover your passion for pickleball?
It was in the summer of 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, that a friend invited me to play. At first I was hesitant because I always thought pickleball was for older people and those who weren’t very mobile. I finally decided to give it a try and became completely addicted to the sport. I play three to four times a week. I play both recreationally and competitively in sanctioned tournaments throughout British Columbia and even the United States. I have my level two coaching certification with Pickleball Canada and I am a level one referee. I completely immersed myself in the sport of pickleball.
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