Pickleball enthusiasts from across Singapore have called for a relaxing of restrictions on when the sport can be played around HDB neighbourhoods.
A number of Town Councils only allow pickleball play at HDB multi-purpose courts between 10am and 8pm.
However, a petition on Change.org was launched on 8 October to allow pickleball from 8am to 9pm. “We believe this balanced schedule allows morning play while still maintaining respect for nearby residents’ rest times,” they said.
The petition was addressed to Sport Singapore (SportSG), People’s Association (PA), HDB, and Town Councils. The pickleball players behind the petition said that the limited hours “make it difficult for working adults and early risers to enjoy the game – particularly on weekends and public holidays when most residents are free.”
The petition has close to 1,500 signatures, at press time on Sunday evening (12 Oct).
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