Welcome to Pickleball

Pickleball is an athletic paddle sport for all ages and skill levels. It is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis. The rules are simple and it is easy for beginners to learn which makes this sport accessible and fun.  Pickleball is highly addictive and can quickly develop into a fast-paced, strategic and competitive game.

The basics

• Pickleball can be played indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a modified tennis net.  At the club we have eight dedicated outdoor courts - four with lights for night play in winter.
• The equipment used is a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
• The format is either doubles or singles.
• Scoring is usually the first team to 11 or 21 points.

If you have started and would like some basic pointers on Pickleball Etiquette

For more details on the rules, visit USA Pickleball Rules Summary. 

When can I play?

If you want to try Pickleball, please attend one of our club sessions. We have paddles you can borrow so you can join right in.  When you arrive, head down to the far end of the courts and let one of our members know you are a new player and someone will show you the ropes! 

We also have monthly Introduction to Pickleball lessons on the first Friday of every month (dates below), which new local players are welcome to attend. This is a great way to familiarise yourself with the rules and scoring.  Please book your place (see below). 

Club days and times:  

Mondays 5.30pm- 7.30pm  Siummer and Winter

Tuesdays
Winter 9am – 11am 
Summer  8an - 11am  

Thursdays

Winter9am – 11am 
Summer 8am  - 11am

Sundays
Winter 9am – 11am
Wummer 8am - 11am

Introduction to Pickleball 

If you are local and interested in joining the club, you can attend a free Introduction to Pickleball lesson on the following dates in 2025 at 9am.  Bookings are required as the session is capped at 8 people.  

Friday 2 May - Book here

Friday 6 June - Book here

If it's raining or the courts are wet the session will be postponed. 

Equipment

Please wear court shoes and bring a drink, a hat and sunscreen. Eye protection (eg. safety or shatterproof glasses) is strongly recommended.   

Pickleball Coaching 

We have a certified Pickleball coach at the club, Clare Redward (IPTPA Level II, Junior Certified and IFP Intermediate Plus). Clare teaches juniors and adults, beginners through to intermediate level players (up to 3.9 Pickleball skill rating).  She offers private lessons for individuals and groups, plus she often runs the Introduction to Pickleball lessons (above) on the first Friday of every month.

To arrange a lesson, please email clare.redward@gmail.com.

For all other information, membership enquiries, or if you're visiting Kerikeri, please email: keritennis.members@gmail.com.