OP Pickleball Club announces Sept. charitable donation

(Sept. 3, 2021) The Ocean Pines Pickleball Club, in its continuing commitment to giving back to the local community, announced its most recent charitable contribution: to the Cricket Center in Berlin. 

The Cricket Center is the only child advocacy center for sexually and physically abused children in Worcester County. Since it opened in 2009, the center has served more than 1,500 victims of child abuse. 

“Thank you for the wonderful work the center does as Worcester County’s only child advocacy center. Your organization provides a much needed service and we are proud to offer our support," club Treasurer Ron Kurtz said in a statement.  

The Pickleball Club handles organizing all pickleball activities, including daily drop-in play, clinics and lessons, various tournaments, charitable events, and social activities.  

Ocean Pines has eight permanent, outdoor pickleball courts at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center, on 11443 Manklin Creek Road.  

The center is open to the public and all players are welcome. The daily drop-in fee is $7, without a pickleball membership.  

For more information on the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club, email club Vice President Claire Walker at 1111[email protected], or visit https://oppickleball.shutterfly.com.