Pickleball @ Wadebridge Tennis Club
Wadebridge Tennis Club is excited to introduce Pickleball to existing tennis-playing members and to offer the facility to new and experienced pickleball players. This will initially be via organised sessions.
Outdoor sessions will be starting towards the end of April, and to finish the existing indoor sessions, we are hosting a Wadebridge LTC & Leisure Centre Open pickleball competition on Sunday 19/4/2026 with 3 hours of Pickleball with food & prizes afterwards.
Wadebridge Tennis WhatsApp Pickleball Group
A Pickleball WhatsApp Group has been set up to enable players to sign up for the Organised sessions to play Pickleball games with other members, and to request access to the WhatsApp group.
Contact Debbie: 07805 069 669 or Alex: 07966 315 645
Note: Pickleball is offered Free to Members; Non-Members are welcome and may apply to play for a £5 Guest Fee, subject to court space availability. (If playing indoors at the Leisure Centre, the court costs are divided by the number of all participants)
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Introduction
Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis, played indoors or out, on a court about a quarter the size of a tennis court, and with a slightly lower net. It is considered to be easier to learn to play and less stressful on the body, but just as competitive and fun as tennis!
Pickleball is the fastest growing participating sport in the USA and rapidly gaining momentum around the world, including in the UK, where it is estimated there are over 30,000 players.
A national league and championships commenced in 2023, promoted by Pickleball England, which in 2024 was recognised by Sport England as the National Governing Body for the sport.
Beginners Start Here
If you are new to pickleball, before you start playing, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the RULES and SCORING SYSTEM, which are different to tennis.
CLICK HERE to download Pickleball England's one-page summary of the rules (PDF)