Pickleball
Pickleball was started in America in 1965 but has now become the fastest growing sport in the UK. It combines many elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, where players use short handled bats (paddles) to hit the ball over the net. It is played as singles or doubles and is played indoors at the Club on the badminton courts with a modified net. Pickleball is a very social game and is a sport for ALL ages and abilities. It can be played as intergenerational or within similar age/skill groups. Previous racquet experience is an advantage but is not necessary to enjoy pickleball, it can be played by anyone.
There are currently the following organised pickleball sessions during each week catering for all levels of ability. They are open to both members and visitors to play together, sessions are busy so places need to be booked in advance using the TeamReach app or contacting Vicky Ault. Courts can also be individually booked by members at other times.
Some sessions are more competitive and a ladder is in place that can be viewed at Pickleball Ranker
Monday 10.00 to 12.00 – Ladder Session. Open to players who enjoy friendly competition with results recorded.
Monday 13.00 to 14.00 - Introduction to Pickleball. £5 for non-members.
Monday 17.30 to 18.30 - Junior Coaching. £36 for a 6 week course.
Monday 18.45 to 19.45 – Introduction to Pickleball. £5 for non-members.
Tuesday 13.00 to 15.00 - Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Tuesday 17.30 to 19.30 – Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Wednesday 09.30 to 11.30 – Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Wednesday 11.30 to 13.30 - Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Wednesday 18.00 to 20.00 - Team Practice. For members participating in competitions and matches.
Thursday 09.30 to 11.30 – Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Thursday 11.30 to 13.30 - Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Friday 17.00 to 18.00 - Junior Coaching.
Friday 18.00 to 20.00 – Ladder Session - For members playing in similar ability groups according to ladder rankings.
Saturday 10.30 to 12.30 – Open Club Session. Open to all, non-members £7.
Saturday 12.30 to 14.30 - Open Club Session. Families welcome, adults and accompanied juniors. Open to all, non-members £7.
Sunday 10.00 to 12.00 - Open Club Session. Aimed at those new to pickleball. Open to all, non-members £7.
New players are welcome to attend any of the Open Club Sessions.
To book on Contact Vicky Ault on 0787 964 7483 or vicky.ault@ntlworld.com or alternatively download TeamReach from the app store and use code 19271927
Additional information about the sport is available at the following website: Pickleball England