At Cromer Pickleball Club we offer the following Pickleball sessions, along with other playing opportunities:

Social Pickleball

Social Pickleball sessions welcome players of all ages and every skill level. Please note that each social session has a maximum capacity of 24 participants across the four courts.

Doubles games are played, with players switching courts and/or partners after each match and occasionally sitting out depending on the rota. When not playing, the participants have an opportunity to get to know one another, engage in conversations and exchange their pickleball and otherwise experiences. This is an excellent format as it promotes social connections and ensures a great playing experience for all.

These sessions are run by experienced facilitators who can assist and answer questions regarding rules, scoring, game play positioning and basic strategy.

There are three Social Play sessions for pickleball members each week:

· Tuesday Night - 7.30pm - 9.00pm (All Year Round) Available for all members.

· Friday Night – 7.00pm - 8.30pm (All Year Round) – Outside in the Summer Available for all members.

· Saturday Morning – 10.00am - 11.30am (All Year Round) Available for all members

Drills & Matchplay

Pickleball Drill sessions are essential for participants looking to improve their game and take it to the next level. The first half of these sessions present an opportunity to practise skills, drills, techniques and strategies which can then be immediately put into practice in the second-half match-play sessions.

· Wednesday Night - 6.30pm – 8.00pm (All Year Round) Please note that this session has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.

· Saturday Morning - 11.30am – 12.30pm (All Year Round) A practice session for members of a set standard, this session consists of matches in skill groups and then a few mixer games at the end.

Introductory Sessions

Introductory Pickleball coached sessions provide participants with the skills needed to start playing quality and safe Pickleball. They cater to the beginner level of the game covering such fundamentals as dinking, driving, serving, volleying, and scoring. In addition, basic positioning and rule concepts (that are important to the game) are also introduced. These sessions take place on Tuesday evenings from 6.30-7.30pm, and involve drills and match practice. 1:1 sessions are also available with our pickleball coaches.

Pickleball Competitions

Pickleball is also played competitively, and we provide the opportunity for members to play in the Club’s own championships and tournaments, and interclub competitions. Our Pickleball Championships usually take place in the spring, and we also have summer and Christmas team tournaments.

Casual Play

Non-members are welcome to come and watch a session and can also access the pickleball programme with up to three taster sessions - the cost is £7.50 per session, which includes paddle hire. We welcome new players all the time. Please contact cromerpickleball@gmail.com if you are interested.

Bookings

Bookings are essential. The Club uses the Spond app for members to sign up to sessions, which enables us to manage player numbers. Invitations are sent on Spond one week in advance of each session. Attendance is on a first come first served basis but there is a waiting list functionality if a player withdraws.

Contact

If you have any queries, questions or enquiries, please contact: cromerpickleball@gmail.com