For insurance purposes, all non-members of Bayside Pickleball Club joining this event must be members of Pickleball Victoria or another Pickleball Australia Association affiliate.

PLEASE NOTE This advanced session is for members whose playing standard is in line with a DUPR rating of 3.5.
The host has been tasked with monitoring all participants who join in this session to ensure they meet the criteria listed below.

The host may discuss with you the decision to join and request you cancel.
Please be aware this decision has been calibrated with a panel of hosts to ensure a consistent standard across all advanced sessions.

Advanced competitive level of play for faster-paced games and tournament-level players.

Self-awareness - Are you suited for this level?

• If you have only ever played at social or Intermediate levels before, this session is not suitable for you, as it spoils it for those already playing at a competitive level.
• If you are missing or losing most of your shots and/or games, this level is not suitable for you, and you should join less competitive sessions instead.

Advanced skills level required:
DUPR 3.5. Rating level or equivalent

Service & stroke play abilities:

• Consistent execution of deep serves, deep returns, and dinking. 
• Strong ability to play both a hard and soft game, and different types of games and shots to gain an advantage
• Able to handle a variety of opponents’ shots while at the NVZ.
• Excellent awareness and agility on the court to move to the NVZ to gain an advantage.

Reset the play and strategic court positioning

• Understands opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and can adapt the play to gain advantage
• Confidence and ability to hit a reliable third shot drop and use a soft game to reset the ball when needed
• Knows when to move to the NVZ, moves in sync with a partner, and understands how to cover angles effectively.
• Confident in playing effective teamwork and team placement to gain an advantage
• Makes clear calls, discusses, and implements strategies with partner.

Members $5 (the system will recognise you at the point of payment). Non-members $10

4 Indoor courts