Racket for Integration of SEniors

Never before seen number of elderlies are facing a high risk of social exclusion. The reason for that is Covid-19 pandemic which hit hardest elderly who are at the moment completely isolated from all spheres of social life. World health experts are anticipating that the current public health crisis will have a long-lasting impact on our society and our way of life. Social distancing will become our everyday habit, and those population groups who are suffering a highest risk of social exclusion will suffer even more. Elderly who are hit hardest by the current crisis will due to their extreme vulnerability be even more excluded, due to their safety. Because of these reasons, it is paramount that we establish well prepared programs that will mitigate consequences caused by the crisis, in order to leave in a healthy society. The proposed project aims to tackle this issue with a well prepared and organized pickle ball practices and other social activities linked with the pickle ball. It is focused on the game of pickle ball, because it contains all elements required for a healthy and normal physical and emotional well-being for elderly people. Pickle ball is adopted version of tennis, created for all ages and skill levels, in particular elderly. The game is especially popular with the elderly, because it is easy to play, and it is social game. On the other hand, it provides a good aerobic workout without as much stress on the body. Ultimately, proposed project will lead to increased levels of physical activity through participation in playing pickle ball for elderly who are currently under enormous stress because of the threat of Covid-19 virus and raise awareness about the importance of physical and social activities for elderly.