Pickleball FAQ

Yes. Book an All Skills or Beginner session and come along. Pickleball is easy to learn, the court is small, and most people are rallying within minutes. Our hosts run you through the rules on the day.

No paddle? No problem! We provide all the essential equipment so you can jump right into the game. Bring court shoes and water, and we'll sort the rest.

Whatever you'd wear to the gym, plus non-marking court shoes. Running shoes are fine to start.

No. Most people come on their own. Games are organised on the day, so you'll play with plenty of different people and meet a few of them properly.

Book in the Play Pickle app. Create an account, find a session near you, and tap join. It's quick and easy.

Yes. The Play Pickle app handles bookings, in-app chat, secure payments, DUPR linking and waitlist alerts. It works on mobile and desktop.

Join the waitlist in the app. You'll get an alert if a spot opens up, which happens often.

Yes, through the app. Cancel more than 24 hours before a social session, or more than 7 days before a clinic or coaching program, and the full value is returned to your account as Virtual Credit. Cancel early where you can, so someone on the waitlist gets your spot.

Play Pickle runs at 13 venues across Sydney, indoor and outdoor, from Alexandria to Seven Hills and Lane Cove to Milperra. No matter where you are, there's a venue near you.

Any of them. Every venue runs sessions graded by level, and All Skills sessions are designed for people who have never played. Pick the one closest to you.

Yes. Milperra, Richmond, Maroubra and Ramsgate are outdoor, and Lane Cove has both indoor and outdoor courts. Several have lights for evening play.

Yes. A new Play Pickle venue opens in Rhodes in September 2026.

Session prices vary by venue and program, and each session lists its price in the Play Pickle app before you book. Equipment is included.

Social events are $45 per person and tournaments are $65 per person. Build Your Own events are priced on application, and portable court hire starts at $2,150 a day.

From around five, in our Mini Pickles program. The court is small and the ball is slow, so young kids can rally almost straight away.

Yes. Our coaches are qualified and friendly, groups are small, and every session is safe, active and social.

Yes. We run school programs and birthday parties. Get in touch and we'll put something together.

Find an upcoming league in the Play Pickle app and enter. Divisions are graded, so you'll play people at your level.

Yes. You can link your DUPR in the Play Pickle app.

Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a small court with a light plastic ball. It borrows from tennis, badminton and table tennis. It's easy to learn, easy on the body, and it's the world's fastest growing sport.

No. That's the whole appeal. The court is a quarter the size of a tennis court and the ball moves slowly, so most people are playing a real game in their first session.

Yes. It's not just about playing, it's about boosting your health, upping your fitness, and having a blast on the court. It's easier on the body than tennis, which is why so many players switch.