Pickleball - one of the fastest growing sports
What is Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net.
Check out the short videos below.
This link explains the basic rules for the sport:
https://www.playpickleball.com/7-basic-rules-of-pickleball/
Learn the Pickleball basics:
https://www.playpickleball.com/how-to-play-pickleball/
This link is a recent report on BBC Sport which shows this fast growing sport
https://youtu.be/hNETve_IUMU
Where we play
Sessions are held at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Avenue, Brighton on Monday evenings from 7.30-9pm.
Play restarts in September 2024 with four courts available until June 2025. We usually take a break in July and August each year but in response to demand we are going to play throughout the summer.
How we play
Pickleball is played on a badminton court and generally we use four courts. Sessions are limited to 20 players who mix around and change partners and opponents every 15 mins.
Paddles (rackets/bats) and balls are available for use.
This session is not suitable for those with no racket skills, namely tennis, badminton and table tennis. As a new sport we are open to beginners who should have some experience of racket sports. If you are registering for the first time please contact the sports rep in advance of the session.
What it costs
Sessions cost £5.00 payable in advance. Refunds are not available if you are unable to attend, however your slot could be used by someone else which you could arrange privately.
A Whats App group is available to keep up to date with the latest information and could be used to reallocate your space to a friend if you wish. To join this group message Rob on 07718 130246.
Pickleball - 8 December
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Pickleball - 15 December
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Pickleball for Beginners - Monday 26 January 1830-1930hrs
This is a taster session for those who have not played before and would like to try. Up to 8 people can attend.
Experience of some racket skills, tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis would be helpful.
Those who have attended Pickleball already should NOT register for this session.
Coaching will be provided and equipment (bats and balls) is included at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Ave, Brighton.
Please sign up below, once you have registered no refunds are available if you cannot attend.
Pickleball for Beginners - Monday 2 February 1830-1930hrs
This is a taster session for those who have not played before and would like to try. Up to 8 people can attend.
Experience of some racket skills, tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis would be helpful.
Those who have attended Pickleball already should NOT register for this session.
Coaching will be provided and equipment (bats and balls) is included at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, Wilson Ave, Brighton.
Please sign up below, once you have registered no refunds are available if you cannot attend.
