(From the University of Findlay)

Area residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the University of Findlay at 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 20, to celebrate the new pickleball courts on campus.

The courts are located at 201 College Street, in front of the College of Business/Center for Student Life building.

The pickleball courts were established this spring through a generous gift from Eric and Julie Anderson of AR Marketing in Findlay. An adjacent pavilion with shaded seating also was constructed through a grant from the Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation.

“We appreciate this generous support from the Andersons and the Community Foundation enhancing the recreational opportunities on campus, and creating another venue for students to interact with community members,” said Ken McIntyre, vice president of University advancement.

The ceremony will take place in between bracket play of the Oil Can Classic, a two-day pickleball tournament, on June 20 and 21, that UF is hosting and is sponsored by AR Marketing and Visit Findlay.

“We are ready to serve up some fun for the entire community,” said Lee Ann Ireland, director of UF’s Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends. “We invite all UF alumni, friends, area residents, and everyone who loves pickleball to come out to join us and watch the friendly competition.”

Pavi’s Subs & Beyond food truck also will be at the pickleball pavilion, selling subs, pizza and chef salads on Friday. Puck Coffee truck will be there Saturday.