Pickleball comes to Douglas Parkrun in Paradise

DOUGLAS Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to drive the Douglas Parkrun.

The free communitybased activity is a weekly event held on Saturdays, featuring a 5km run, jog or walk and a 2km option for juniors and families.

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit, and no one finishes last!

There are currently 466 parkrun events around the country, taking place every weekend, lets add Douglas to the Parkrun calendar.

To get going, Parkrun needs a volunteer committee to conduct the events. The Parkrun program will assist with all the training and logistics. Are you interested in becoming a member? Please forward your Expressions of Interest (contact details and brief statement confirming your interest) to Council’s Sport and Recreation Officer, Jordan Hougan by email: Jordan.hougan@douglas. qld.gov.au

AUSTRALIA’S fast-growing ball sport – a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong – is bringing people from different generations together and thanks to Douglas U3A movement, Douglas could have its very own team.

Residents of all ages and abilities are invited to pick up a paddle and have some fun at an indoor come and try day on Saturday 6th of May.

The event will be held between 11am and 4pm at the Mossman indoor sports hall.

All equipment, as well as beginner level instruction, will be provided by Cairns and District Pickleball Club. Participants are encouraged to wear tennis shoes or runners.

For more information please contact U3A member Liz Kendall at ekendall56@gmail.com