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David Lurie
- 4.8/5 rating
- 67 events attended
- 171 events organized
Instagram: @davelurie.pb
Groups
Melbourne Bayside Pickleball Club
1663 members
Pickleball Club serving metro-Melbourne and Bayside communities
Melbourne Pickleball Academy
101 members
Melbourne Pickleball Academy.
Pickleball coaching/ training & match play sessions for beginner to intermediate/advanced skill levels.
Sessions are run by certified coaches with high-level playing experience.
Introduction to Pickleball (for first timers)
Pickleball Coaching
Skills & Drills Sessions
Simulated Tournament Match Play
Join the group for FREE to be invited to our sessions when we run them.
Pickleball FUN Community
3334 members
💙 Our VISION Is To Empower People To Live Happier And Healthier Lives Through Pickleball.
❤️ MISSION: IN PICKLEBALL WE C.A.R.E.
The Pickleball FUN Community is dedicated to serving the Pickleball Community around our current locations in Ashburton, Balwyn, Bayswater, Carlton, Caroline Springs, Doncaster, Hawthorn, Kensington, Knoxfield, and North Melbourne.
We are committed to bringing instructional, competitive, and social pickleball to the community in first-class facilities operated by passionate people dedicated to ensuring an awesome Pickleball FUN experience. That FUN experience fulfils our 4 core beliefs, which we call C.A.R.E. (Community, Accessibility, Results, Exercise).
\*\* With over 3200+ OpenSports Members and 750+, 5-STAR REVIEWS, here's what some of our Pickleball FUN Superstars are saying...
🩷 "Jay's 'Fun Community' Pickleball sessions are brilliant and inspiring. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an advanced player looking to hone your skills, these sessions are incredibly accessible and adaptable to all levels. Jay and the team take immense pride in providing all the support and development any player could wish for, and their dedication to fostering growth at every stage of the game is evident, as is their passion for the sport and for teaching it. The banter and laughs are top-notch too." ~ Lauren R.
🧡 "Excellent session Pickleball FUN & Jay! Great to have such an enthusiastic coach who eats and breathes pickleball fun and instructions are given clearly and demonstrated twice for those of us who learn best by observation 😁" ~ Jackie D.
🩵 "The opportunity to play singles against quality opponents is an absolute bonus. At Doncaster Secondary College on a Thursday night, you have the option of either full court, skinny or 8 minutes of drills for each rotation. When you want to really challenge yourself you can play against Jay. At the very least it can be a great learning experience. Jay is always happy to provide feedback on technique and strategies if requested. The players can change slightly each week but the healthy competition in a relaxed and supportive environment does not. I thoroughly recommend this session, which is open to everyone, to any players looking to improve their game." ~ Greg L.
💖 "Pickleball with Pickleball FUN is a fantastic experience. Jay is an organised, patient, and knowledgeable coach who takes us through drills and match-play scenarios to help us to understand strategies and techniques. Above all, it is a great workout and heaps of fun and everyone is welcoming and friendly." ~ Ed F.
🤎 "The drills with Jay were really valuable for my progression in pickleball. Not only did I get some really good insight and coaching on my serving and game play technique, but Jay also does a fantastic job of breaking down the game strategy that is appropriate for my current playing ability. I am confident that I can take what I learnt today and run these drills in my own time to continue improving on my pickleball game." ~ Tiffany H.
💜 "I had a fantastic pickleball drill session with Jay, focusing on serves, returns, drives, and resets. Jay's coaching was clear, encouraging, and highly effective, helping me refine my technique in all aspects of the game. His attention to detail and ability to tailor drills to my skill level made the session both challenging and rewarding. Highly recommend Jay for anyone looking to elevate their pickleball game!" ~ Ken T.
💚 "Jay’s ability to connect with all ages and levels of play to improve their game is clear to see. The explanations provided for the strategies and skills were a great help in understanding the game and how to improve and ultimately succeed. Taking the time to stop and read the opponent’s shot before moving has helped me immensely. I recommend Pickleball FUN sessions for all those looking to improve their Pickleball game!" ~ Simone N.
💛 "This is the first time I have experienced practice with a ball machine. Specifically, we worked on my third shot drop and drive. It was also fun trying other shots such as overhead smashes and speed-ups in the Kitchen. You will hit 100s of balls, it's a good workout. Jay's coaching is an added bonus one on one, excellent. I highly recommend it." ~ Rob P.
Pickle deVille *Townsville Pickleball Academy* - by TomInaPickle
199 members
Welcome to Pickle deVille - Townsville pickleball academy @ Townsville Sports Precinct - North Ward.
Join our community and play pickleball in Townsville. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
INTRO TO PICKLEBALL - for first-timers to learn how to play
SOCIAL PLAY - beginner / intermediate/ advanced levels.
COMPETITIVE - king/queen of the courts, round robin competition.
COACHING - GROUP LESSONS - for those who want to learn and improve their game in a group environment.
\- PRIVATE LESSON - targeted learning for specific needs and faster game advancement.
PicklePlay Indoor Pickleball Bentleigh
2133 members
PicklePlay Indoor Pickleball Bentleigh is Melbourne's largest dedicated indoor pickleball club.
"BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE!"
JOIN PicklePlay and become a member to receive between 20-25% discount off all organised social & match play sessions.
8 premium Championship Courts
Players' lounge, Club Rooms
Pro Shop
Coaching
Social Play, Leagues, Tournaments
SBA Pickleball - Tulip St Sandringham
500 members
Play Pickleball in Bayside at Melbourne's newest indoor pickleball stadium. Rain, hail or shine... now you can play pickleball without the elements affecting your game. There are session times available for all skill levels.
EQUIPMENT
Paddles will be provided free of charge for you to use in the social sessions.
The Pickleball Hive
1353 members
The Pickleball Hive was created to foster a vibrant pickleball community on the Sunshine Coast.
Our mission is to cultivate a passion for Pickleball through engaging social Pickleball and varied competitive opportunities along with exceptional coaching, We strive to enhance the overall health and wellness of our members by creating a supportive environment where they can connect, play, and thrive. The Pickleball Hive offers a range of Pickleball sessions including competitive leagues, social play, and coaching sessions.
The Pickleball Hive has a range of sessions to cater from beginners through to advanced players.
A full list of sessions can be found on our website https://thepickleballhive.au/.
All sessions are loaded into Open Sports.
We also have memberships available to allow players to purchase, see out memberships tab in Open Sports.
We also stock Six Zero Paddles and have paddles you can demo to find the right one for you.
Paddle rental is free for first three sessions then $4 per week.
Getting here:
1st and closest option:
Park in the smaller car park to the left as you enter off the street at the Flinders Early learning Centre on Ballinger Road. (use google maps, not Apple Maps as Apple Maps is incorrect location of early learning centre)
Walk through the forest pathway at the south east end of this car park.
100 metres and you're there. PLEASE NOTE ON WEEKENDS THIS OPTION MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE
2nd option:
Enter Main entrance of Mathew Flinders Anglican College ‘ROUNDABOUT’ entrance on Stringybark road.
Park in this car park and walk into the school directly through the buildings and hit the main oval. Turn right along the pathway and you will eventually (100m) hit the Tennis courts/Pickleball courts.