For parents
Pickleball for Kids
A safe, active and social place where kids build skills, make friends, and actually want to come back next week.
For schools
Bring pickleball to your school
Teachers and PE coordinators: we deliver curriculum-aligned pickleball on your courts, run by qualified, background-checked coaches. From a single incursion to a full term unit — all equipment, lesson plans and student passports included.
- Mapped to the Australian Curriculum: HPE and NSW PDHPE
- Coaches hold Working With Children Checks, First Aid and full insurance
- Incursions, after-school programs, holiday camps or a 10-lesson term unit
- Every paddle, net and ball supplied — nothing for the school to buy
What it is
Pickleball suits kids for a simple reason: the court is small and the ball is slow, so they are rallying in their first session rather than chasing misses. That early win is what keeps them coming back.
Programs are grouped by age and stage, run by qualified coaches in small groups, and all equipment is provided. You do not need to buy anything to start.
Who it's for
Kids from five to fourteen, at any level. Some have never picked up a racquet. Some are competitive juniors working towards tournaments. Both are catered for, and nobody is put in a group they cannot keep up with.
Our programs
Mini Pickles
Our youngest players start their pickleball journey here, with everything introduced in a playful and fun way.
- Focus: basic motor skills, movement, coordination
- Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour per session
- Goal: introduce pickleball in a playful and fun way
Little Pickles (5-8 years)
Little Pickles build on the basics, learning simple pickleball techniques like forehands.
- Focus: basic strokes, rallying and movement skills
- Duration: 45 minutes per session
- Goal: develop a strong foundation in technique and teamwork
Junior Pickles (8-10 years)
Junior Pickles focuses on refining skills and introducing more advanced concepts.
- Focus: intermediate strokes, strategy, match play
- Group size: larger groups, focusing on team games and friendly competition
- Goal: enhance technical skills, introduce game strategy, foster teamwork
Mighty Pickles (10-14 years)
The Mighty Pickles program is for older kids who are ready to challenge themselves.
- Focus: advanced techniques, competitive play, game strategy
- Duration: 60 minutes per session
- Goal: prepare players for tournaments and competitive pickleball
More programs
Beyond our weekly sessions, we bring pickleball to schools and to birthdays.
Schools Program
Curriculum-aligned pickleball delivered at your school by qualified, background-checked coaches. A full 10-lesson unit mapped to the Australian HPE curriculum, with all equipment provided.
- In-school incursions, after-school programs and term units
- Working With Children Checks, First Aid and insurance
- All equipment, lesson plans and student passports provided
Pickleball Parties
Celebrate your child's special day with a unique pickleball-themed party!
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Customisable activities, tailored to age groups and preferences
- Includes coaching, games, and all equipment
Where you can play
Kids runs at 5 of our venues across Sydney.
Booking
How to download the Play Pickle app
Every session is booked in the app. It takes about a minute to set up, and then you can see every game running across Sydney.
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Get the app
Search Play Pickle in the App Store or Google Play, or use the buttons below. There is a web version too if you would rather not install anything.
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Create your account
You will need your name, email, mobile number and a payment card. Apple Pay and Google Pay are not supported yet, so have a card handy.
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Find a session
Browse by venue, day or level. Each listing shows the time, the location, the level and who else is playing.
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Tap join
That is the booking done. If a session is full, join the waitlist and you will be notified the moment a spot opens.
Prefer your browser? Use the web version at playpickle.podplay.app. It works on desktop and mobile, and your account is the same either way.
Kids programs
Register your interest
Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch about the right program, day and venue.
Questions
- What age can kids start?
- Our Mini Pickles program is for our youngest players, focusing on basic motor skills, movement and coordination. From there, Little Pickles is 5 to 8 years, Junior Pickles 8 to 10, and Mighty Pickles 10 to 14.
- Does my child need their own paddle?
- No paddle? No problem! We provide all the essential equipment so they can jump right into the game.
- How long is a session?
- It depends on the program. Mini Pickles runs 45 minutes to an hour, Little Pickles 45 minutes, and Mighty Pickles 60 minutes.
- Do you run pickleball in schools?
- Yes. Our curriculum-aligned schools program runs as in-school incursions, after-school programs, holiday camps or a full 10-lesson term unit, delivered by qualified, background-checked coaches with all equipment provided. See the schools program page for the full details.
- Can we book a pickleball party?
- Yes. Parties run 1.5 to 2 hours, activities are tailored to the age group, and coaching, games and all equipment are included. Get in touch and we'll put it together.
Let's Play Pickle!
Come down to the game, join our social community, and meet some new friends.