Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a smaller court with a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball.
Pickleball is a sport for all ages and skill levels. It can be enjoyed by individuals of varying fitness levels and abilities, making it an inclusive activity suitable for seniors, adults, and children alike.
To join Dorset Pickleball Club, get in touch via our email (info@dorsetpickleballclub.co.uk) for information on joining. New members are always welcome!
We provide paddles and balls for players, although some members use their own equipment. So, you don't need to bring your own.
If you'd like to buy your own equipment, let us know and we can advise you on the best options available.
If you're a pickleball newbie, you can join one of our monthly intro sessions to get you started.
Simply drop us an email and we'll get you booked in for your introductory session.
See our latest list of weekly sessions here >
Never played pickleball before? We run monthly intro sessions for beginners to get you started.
If you'd like to join any of our sessions, get in touch to sign up.
Helping you improve your pickleball skills is really important to us and we offer a weekly development session on Thursdays.
We also offer ad hoc group coaching classes and small group sessions to help players of all levels improve on court skills, learn new techniques, and enhance your understanding of the game.
Yes, if you're interested in competitive play, there are often opportunities to participate in pickleball tournaments organised with other local clubs, regional groups, or national pickleball organisations. Tournaments typically feature various divisions based on skill level and age.
Yes, absolutely! Pickleball is a beginner-friendly sport that's easy to learn but offers plenty of room for growth and improvement. We provide introductory sessions and beginner-friendly play opportunities to help new players get started.
We recommend you wear comfortable athletic clothing suitable for physical activity. This may include shorts, t-shirts, athletic tops, and we also have our own branded t-shirts.
Your footwear should be appropriate for court sports to ensure you can play safe and injury-free games.
100%! If you know anyone who's interested in playing pickleball, we'd love to have them come along to one of our introductory sessions. Ask them to sign up on our website or drop us an email to info@dorsetpickleballclub.co.uk.
