PICKLE: Player returns the volley

I would like to respond with some facts regarding Richard Corsini’s view of the incident recently between the pickleball players and tennis players.

After playing our tennis match, we went into Parks & Recreation to inquire on the guidelines for use of the courts. We were told that the courts are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no time limit. They may be reserved, for a fee, which they hadn’t been. Therefore, we had every right, based on the Park & Recreation guidelines, to use the court as long as we wanted.

My understanding is that the pickleball group stays on the court/courts for four hours. In tennis, 1 1/2 hours is the average time allotted for a doubles match, which we played. To sit out after each game played would be ridiculous.

I understand your plight of not having enough pickleball courts in Coeur d’Alene, and hopefully in the future more will be built or reserved. However, until then, whether it’s tennis or pickleball, the courts are on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no time limit. Players have a right to play on their court, with no time limit, without being subjected to harassing behavior from players on the adjoining court. I’m glad to know that a video of the incident has been provided to Parks & Recreation.

MARILYN CALI

Coeur d’Alene