Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a smaller court with a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball.

Pickleball is a sport for all ages and skill levels. It can be enjoyed by individuals of varying fitness levels and abilities, making it an inclusive activity suitable for seniors, adults, and children alike.

To join Dorset Pickleball Club, simply fill out our contact form or drop us an email for information on joining. New members are always welcome!

We provide paddles and balls for players, although some members use their own equipment. So, you don't need to bring your own. If you'd like to buy your own equipment, let us know and we can advise you on the best options available.

We currently hold the following weekly sessions in Bournemouth: Advanced competitive session on Tuesdays 7-9pm Intermediate development session on Thursdays 7-9pm Beginners' introduction on Sundays 10am-12noon All levels social play on Sundays 10am-12noon If you'd like to join any of our sessions, get in touch.

Helping you improve your pickleball skills is really important to us and we offer a weekly development session on Thursdays. We also offer ad hoc group coaching classes and small group sessions to help players of all levels improve on court skills, learn new techniques, and enhance your understanding of the game.

Yes, if you're interested in competitive play, there are often opportunities to participate in pickleball tournaments organised with other local clubs, regional groups, or national pickleball organisations. Tournaments typically feature various divisions based on skill level and age.

Yes, absolutely! Pickleball is a beginner-friendly sport that's easy to learn but offers plenty of room for growth and improvement. We provide introductory sessions and beginner-friendly play opportunities to help new players get started.

We recommend you wear comfortable athletic clothing suitable for physical activity. This may include shorts, t-shirts, athletic tops, and we also have our own branded t-shirts. Your footwear should be appropriate for court sports to ensure you can play safe and injury-free games.

100%! If you know anyone who's interested in playing pickleball, we'd love to have them come along to one of our introductory sessions on a Sunday morning. Ask them to sign up on our website or drop us an email to info@dorsetpickleballclub.co.uk.