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Brisbane Pickleball Club
1828 members
PICKLEBALL is a paddle sport you can learn in minutes and play for a lifetime.
It brings together elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong to create a sport that’s fun for all ages and skill levels, but gets fast-paced and exhilarating at competitive levels.
How is pickleball different to other net sports?
It’s easier to pick up than many net sports
It’s lower impact than tennis, so it’s easier on the body
It focuses on quick reflexes and aiming, rather than spiking the ball, powerful serves, or running speed
These differences open pickleball up to a greater range of players. Whether you’ve been playing tennis your whole life, or you’re walking onto a court for the first time; whether you’re young, old, or in between; whether you’re strategic and competitive, or just want to get involved in something fun, social, or active… PICKLEBALL is for you.
Brand new to Pickleball?
We highly recommend you attend one of our Come & Try Sessions for a thorough introduction to the sport; here you will learn the rules, court positioning, how to hold your paddle, and our club style of play. Our hosts can then suggest further sessions for you based on your ability.
These Come & Try sessions are usually held each Friday at Shaw Park (Wooloowin), each Saturday at Aspley East, each Tuesday at The Gap, each Sunday at Mt Gravatt, weekly at Rocklea and Wakerley, or monthly at Balmoral on a Saturday. We also hold two sessions on a Saturday at Albion (booked via Meetup app).
To easily see our sessions on this app, please request to join our group via this link here - https://opensports.net/brisbane-pickleball-club?c=BPC\_OpenSports and we will approve your request. If you are becoming a paid member of our club, this is an important step that needs to be completed so we can tag you on this app as a Club Member and you can access special session rates and member only sessions, thank you in advance!
IMPORTANT - for first time attendees, please complete our waiver form via the below link before attending, unless you have paid for our club membership already. This completed form will cover you for insurance for the first 3-4 sessions while you try pickleball; after that we advise you to take up a paid membership, so you have insurance while you play - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKTZIHM\_GnehEZ2uEsXfgSsqVXSnH1J-y6exavSISln0kJcg/viewform?vc=0\&c=0\&w=1\&flr=0
To join as a club member to receive discounted session fees, attend member only sessions, receive special event invitations, a free club t-shirt and be covered by insurance - see link here - https://www.brisbanepickleballclub.com/rego/start/
Building your skills?
Look out for our Beginner / Social Player sessions and Skills Coaching.
Social, Intermediate and Advanced sessions offered throughout the week.
Pickleball FUN Community
1949 members
💙 Our VISION Is To Empower People To Live Happier And Healthier Lives Through Pickleball.
❤️ MISSION: IN PICKLEBALL WE C.A.R.E.
Pickleball FUN Community is dedicated to serving the Pickleball Community around our current 8 locations within Ashburton, Balwyn, Carlton, Caroline Springs, Doncaster, Hawthorn, Heathmont and Knoxfield.
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, Appeal, Results, Exercise).
To discover more about Pickleball FUN Community visit our official website - www.PickleballFUN.au
Thanks also to our major sponsor JOOLA - www.Joola.com.au
\*\* With over 550, 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
💖 "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.
🤎 "Great clinic for increasing skills, gameplay strategy and different shots. Being able to apply them in drills and then in real match play straight after was awesome! Will definitely be back." ~ Sam D.
💜 "Had an excellent drills and coaching session on Friday night. Jay is a brilliant strategist and coach and I picked up so much over this 3-hour session. Would highly recommend Pickleball FUN Coaching to anyone looking to learn the sport or level up their game. Very much looking forward to the next bash (/dink!)" ~ Pete W.
💚 "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 Hub
1371 members
Pickleball Fun in Brisbane!
At Pickle Hub, you're not just playing pickleball – you're joining a vibrant community where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, skill level, or racquet sports experience.
Locations
Jindalee - Monday 6:30pm & 8pm (indoors)
Jindalee - Saturday 6pm & 7:30pm (indoors)
Yeronga - Wednesday 5:30pm & 7pm (outdoors undercover)
Yeronga - Thursday 5:30pm & 7pm (outdoors undercover)
Yeronga - Saturday 11am & 1pm (outdoors undercover)
Yeronga - Sunday 9am & 11am (outdoors undercover)
Kedron (Shaw Park) - Friday night 7pm (outdoors)
Types of Sessions
View this page for a detailed explanation of all of the session types Pickle Hub offer. Below is a quick summary:
Round Robin Gameplay : Play with and against each person on your court based on your skill level.
Fyreball : Very competitive King/Queen of the Court format for Intermediate to Advanced players.
FyreSTORM : Similar format to Fyreball however you stay with your partner for the entire session and scores are recorded in DUPR.
Pickle Practice Drills & Skills: Coach Andrew helping you improve your game through repetition of a shot.
Lesson: Coach Sharon or Andrew taking you through a pickleball lesson (see below for lesson options).
Court Hire/Family Court: We provide all the equipment, you simply have fun on your own court.
New to Pickleball?
If you’ve never played pickleball before, or you’re new to pickleball, your first step is the Introduction to Pickleball - Pickleball 101 lesson.
Paddles
Pickle Hub provide free paddles to use at every session, but if you are looking to purchase one, get 10% off any Six Zero paddle with the discount code PICKLEHUB. These are our recommended paddles, tap the paddle name to view the paddle - free delivery on purchases over $85.
Quartz : Impressive starter paddle with large sweet spot for only RRP $99.99
Double Black Diamond : This was the best paddle of 2023! RRP: $225
Ruby : Andrew's #1 paddle pick released in 2024 with the ultimate combo of control, power and spin. RRP: $250
Pickle Hub Lessons Program
This program comprises 5 easy lessons to master the basics and paddle your way to confidence. 101 is for those who have never played before, the rest of the lessons can be done in any order.
Pickleball 101 - Introduction to Pickleball (pickleball rules, scoring and how to hit)
Pickleball 102 - Applying Pressure at the Net (the return and volley)
Pickleball 103 - Handling a Team at the Net Part 1 (the serve and 3rd shot drive)
Pickleball 104 - Handling a Team at the Net Part 2 (the 3rd shot drop)
Pickleball 105 - Responding Effectively to a Drop (the dink)
Pickle Practice Skills & Drills Sessions
Pickle Practice sessions bring you targeted, independent training on the core elements of the game. Each 90 minute session hones in on specific skills you wish to work on, including serves, returns, volleys, drives, drops, dinks, resets, speed-ups and transition zone defence. Dedicated court time to drill and perfect your technique.
Contact Us
Please use the messaging feature in the open sports app to contact Andrew or Sharon with any questions or use this contact form on our website.
Pickle Hub is a family affair, run with passion by Andrew and Sharon Wild. We believe in the power of pickleball to connect people, build confidence, and bring joy. So grab your paddle, come on down, and let's pickle up the fun!