Information & FAQ

1. What is the process for joining the club?
Joining is easy, contact us via email or facebook and we will get a form emailed over or meet you in person at the next session.

2. Are there membership fees or dues?
Membership fee are £15 for the year. If you are a member of the Vitality gym, you then get the morning club sessions for free. If not, the cost is £3 per morning session. This is paid to the leisureplex reception. The Thursday club session is £5 per session, but this is paid to the club member collecting dues at that evening session.

3. What are the benefits of joining the club?
New friends, a busy social calendar, fitness, improved health…do we need to go on? Ok, we will…it is low impact, which means it’s easier on joints and reduces the risk of injury. It provides mental benefits: Pickleball requires focus, strategy, and quick thinking, which can improve mental agility and concentration. Playing pickleball with a partner or team encourages teamwork and helps develop communication and trust. Lastly, Pickleball equipment is affordable, and many courts are open to the public, making it a cost-effective sport to play with or outside of the club. 

4. What kind of activities and events does the club organise?
The club has helped other leisureplex’s start up clubs, so we regularly organise game sessions with them. In addition to this, we host an annual festival where we are joined by the best players from all over the country. Add in a few themed sessions (Halloween and Christmas fancy dress are memorable), mix with bimonthly social events and you already have a full calendar!

5. How many members does the club have?
We have over 50 members and we can accommodate more.

6. What skill levels do the club members typically have?
Skill levels vary from the ‘first timer’ to the ‘seasoned professional’. Newbies are introduced to the basics and helped along by some the best coaches/players in the country.

7. Are there any age restrictions for joining the club?
Yes! We are very strict on this one – to be a club member you have to be a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 145. We will be checking ID’s!! 🤣

8. Do new members need to provide their own equipment?
Good question – the club has its own pickleball paddles and balls. However, after a while – members tend to buy their own once their obsession with the sport grows. We have members who own 15 different paddles – apparently they are needed for different games!