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Avalon Beach Pickleball Association
744 members
Welcome to our Avalon Beach Pickleball community! Our group is for all pickleball enthusiasts in and around Sydney, NSW Australia. Whether you’re a beginner who just wants to learn a new sport for fun, or you’re a seasoned player who craves the thrill of more competitive play, pickleball offers something for everyone (subect to our Club's Health and Safety policy).
If you have never played before, our club requires newbies to attend an introductory lesson to learn the basic rules and how to score. We also expect most newbies to attend a Beginner Trial session before being allowed to join in the regular sessions. Please go to https://avalonbeachpickleball.org.au/first-timers/ for more information.
Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is an intergenerational game which requires reasonable agility and hand-eye coordination. The rules for pickleball are simple, making it a great introductory sport. It can also be quite a challenging, fast-paced, and competitive game when people become more experienced at playing. Above all, pickleball is a lot of fun!
If you have any questions, please email mail@avalonbeachpickleball.org.au.
We look forward to having you play with us!
Evolve Pickleball
1190 members
📣 Evolve Pickleball — Quick Update
All bookings are now through PlayByPoint (no more OpenSports)
Takes 2 mins to set up:
• Create account
• Add Evolve Pickleball
• Add payment method
🧠 Casual Play Is Now Available
You can now book any session casually through PlayByPoint
(no membership required)
This was one of the biggest pieces of feedback — so we’ve made it simple to just jump in and play whenever you want.
We’ve also removed the Core membership — you can now just book casually instead, which gives you more flexibility.
🔥 Unlimited Membership ($29/week)
Unlimited is still the main way to play.
• Unlimited sessions (socials, coaching, comps)
• Access across both venues
• Priority booking
• 50% off court hire
👉 Most regular players are choosing Unlimited
If you’re playing more than once a week, it’s easily the best value.
🆕 Competitions starting in May
• Sat morning (Narrabeen)
• Mon night (Terrey Hills)
• Thurs night (Narrabeen)
Pairs comps
Enter with a partner or solo
To register:
Send:
• Day(s) you want
• Partner (if you have one)
📲 Swish (for comps + match play)
Set up your profile now:
That’s all you need to do for now — we’ll guide the rest once comps start.
🌴 Noosa Pickleball Retreat — Final Spots
May 15–17
This is a full 3-day pickleball experience in Noosa with a small group from our community.
• Coaching every day
• Matches vs the Noosa club
• Structured match play + private courts
• Boat cruise + group dinners
• Beachside accommodation
Everything is organised — you just show up and enjoy it.
Only a handful of spots left — this will sell out.
If you’re even considering it, have a look now.
Northern Beaches Pickleball
5181 members
Welcome to Northern Beaches Pickleball
We run over 160 sessions of social play, tournaments and coaching across 11 Northern Beaches locations every week.
We welcome new players, players with experience and visitors from outside of Sydney.
If you haven't played Pickleball before, book into Pickleball-Come & Try!
Click EVENTS below and select the NEW PLAYER tab here on NBPickleball OpenSports and visit our website for details on how to join.
If you have pickleball experience and are familiar with the rules, including scoring, you can be assessed to join the club with a higher grade. Head to our website and fill out the experienced player assessment form.
If you’re planning to visit us please fill out the visitor application form on our website to apply for free temporary membership.
Please remember to use your original login details when you access your OpenSports account from a new device. Creating multiple accounts through Facebook, email, Apple ID etc., creates a lot of work for us, and may mean you miss out on playing opportunities. If you forgot your password, please request a reset.
If you want to know more about Northern Beaches Pickleball, head to our website. We look forward to seeing you on the court!
SUNS Pickleball (Sydney Upper North Shore)
1016 members
Welcome to SUNS Pickleball Club!
We’re so glad you’ve found us! SUNS Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to growing the game of pickleball in the Hornsby and Ku-Ring-Gai communities. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned player, we’re here to provide a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
At SUNS, we’re passionate about:
Expanding access to pickleball by working with local councils to establish more venues.
Providing a collective identity for pickleball enthusiasts in the area.
Supporting players of all skill levels with opportunities for social games, training, and competitive play.
For more info: www.sunspickleball.com.au
To become a member: www.sunspickleball.com.au/registration
Social Grading Details
At SUNS, we use a Social Grading system for all events. By default, all new players will be graded as New Player and can attend select beginner friendly events to learn the game! 
Otherwise, Social Grades are defined as: 
New Player \[DUPR 1.5-1.99] Learning rules, scoring, and basic shots
Standard \[DUPR 2.0-2.49] Consistent rallies, developing court awareness
Intermediate \[DUPR 2.5-2.99] Strategic play, good positioning, consistent shots
Challenger \[DUPR 3.0-3.49] Advanced tactics, strong all-round game, competitive
Advanced \[DUPR 3.5+] Tournament-level skills, strategic mastery
Details on our grading process can be found on our website here.
Experienced players joining our club can request a Social Grade using our online form here. 
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