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Pickles & Play, a retail indoor court facility, hopes to offer relief to the high demand for pickleball courts in Chapel Hill. The business plans to open a space with seven professional indoor pickleball courts in northern Chapel Hill in February. Lane Ethridge, a private pickleball coach and one of the owners of the franchise, said the game that has swept the nation is popular among players of all ages, from elementary school kids to retirees. He and his partners operate a Pickles & Play location in Wake Forest and have plans to open a few more in the Triangle. Typically, indoor pickleball courts in Chapel Hill are laid out on basketball courts. The Pickles & Play courts, which are in a new building, have padding underneath the floorboards to eliminate dead spots and act as shock absorbers to make it easier on players' knees and other joints. Ethridge expects the professional courts may attract tournaments. His company hosts a tournament. Leagues are welcome. The facility will offer monthly memberships, priced for individuals, families and seniors. Members can book courts ahead of time or show up to participate in pickup games. The building will be staffed 10 to 13 hours a day, but the top-tier membership allows access for 18 hours a day. Pickles & Play will hold clinics and classes and have a pro shop and a room for private parties.
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