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Dianne Patch
- 5/5 rating
- 154 events attended
- 72 events organized
Groups
Cessnock Pickleball Association
222 members
Welcome to the Cessnock Pickleball Association. We are a community based, not-for-profit group enjoying and growing Pickleball in the Hunter Valley.
We are a new association and our sessions currently run out of the Greta Arts and Sports Community Hall and our purpose built awesome outdoor courts at Rydges HV.
Click on 'View Activities' to see our current sessions. If you have never played before and want to see what pickleball is all about you are welcome on Thursday evening or Friday morning at Greta or Saturday morning at Rydges.
We have 4 levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Intermediate Plus and Advanced. Please click on 'Contact Support' if you are unsure of your level. As a general rule Intermediate Plus and Advanced levels cater to tournament players and/or those with a DUPR (pickleball rating) over 3.5, while Intermediate level caters to experienced, proficient social players.
Everyone attending a session MUST book in and pay via Opensports. If you book in and cannot attend please remember to cancel your booking, if you cancel up to the day before you will recieve a credit. PLEASE be punctual to each session so that it can run smoothly, and help with the set-up and pack-up of nets is appreciated.
See announcement below re JOINING Cessnock Pickleball Association (compulsory after 5 non-member visits). If you join, please message Tim on 0416055446 so we can change your status to 'member' to enable you to sign up to sessions at the member rate. Memebership and OPEN Sports are seperate and it is a manual process. 
Thank you and happy Pickleballing!
Coasties Pickleball Club
641 members
Welcome to Coasties Pickleball Club – where community, competition, and the love of pickleball come together! At Coasties, we’re passionate about growing the game of pickleball and providing an inclusive and dynamic environment for players of all levels. Whether you’re here for fun, fitness, or fierce competition, Coasties is your home for all things pickleball on the Central Coast.
Echuca Moama Pickleball Club Inc
254 members
At Echuca Moama Pickleball Club Inc, our mission is to inspire and support people of all ages to get active, stay healthy, and build meaningful connections through the fun and inclusive sport of pickleball. We are a not-for-profit club .
We welcome players from all ages and all community groups. As a casual player you will be required to sign a waiver indemnifying Pickleball Victoria and our club. That happens automatically when you book in to a session on OpenSports. 
You have 28 days from your first session to play our game. Then if you decide you enjoy the game as much as we do it is time to become a member of Echuca Moama Pickleball Club. Club membership includes membership of Pickleball Victoria and PickleballAustralia
To become a member follow the link coming shortly
Club contact info@empc.org.au
Hunter Pickleball Inc
979 members
Hunter Pickleball Inc. (HPI) was among the first local area associations to affiliate with PickleballNSW. Hunter Pickleball Inc. is a 'not-for-profit' organisation. It has been developing and promoting Pickleball in the Hunter Region of NSW since 2017. Through hard-work and a focus on members needs it is now able to provide a variety of venues across the cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
The Hub of Pickleball in the Hunter is at the Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium where there are 9 indoor courts, available for play on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. HPI also provides 8 indoor courts at the University of Newcastle Forum at the Callaghan Campus on Saturdays. We continue to play in Wickham at Hunter Badminton on Tuesdays and Fridays.
To ensure a variety of Pickleball experiences HPI has 4 outdoor courts at Marks Oval, Floraville with the capacity for expansion. We play on Tuesday nights, with come & try sessions on some Friday nights. Marks Oval courts are available most days and have lights for night time play. Hunter Pickleball administers these courts and they are open to all HPI members.
AFTER THREE GAMES PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF HUNTER PICKLEBALL INC.
Lake Macquarie Pickleball
185 members
Developing the game of Pickleball in the Lake Macquarie community
PCYC Cessnock
346 members
Port Stephens Pickleball Club
754 members
Port Stephens Pickleball Club is located at beautiful Nelson Bay (NSW) and is an affiliated Club with PANSW. We are well known as a "welcoming Club"
To comply with our insurance obligations, we ask that you become a financial member of our Club AFTER you attend your THIRD session, by following the link below.
Want to join our Club or want more information or need to contact us copy & paste the following URL
or
type Port Stephens Pickleball Club into your search engine, then click on the "Join our Club" tab.
We welcome all PAA members visiting our region to our sessions where playing spots are available.
For new players we strongly encourage you to attend one of our Skills & Drills sessions run by our LEVEL 1 coaches to understand some of the basics and to get a "taste" of our game.
SUNS Pickleball (Sydney Upper North Shore)
1138 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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