A tiny resource guide for pickleball in Australia
Help! How can I find a pickleball court near me?
- Scope out courts local to you and make a private reservation or see if there are any beginner sessions or active open plays
- Search out your city’s local pickleball club via a Facebook search in your area or through the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA) website
- Take a trip to a local park near you with an outdoor court surface (i.e., basketball/netball) and see if they happen to have painted pickleball lines!
- Pro tip: If you’re in Brisbane, Brisbane City Council publishes a list of local parks with pickle lines for use and have nets for hire, free of charge. Otherwise, BYO net x
What are the primary pickleball clubs around Australia?
Pickleball Australia is the governing body for pickle across Australia. They organise events, tournaments and social gatherings for players of all skill levels. Be sure to check out their website for the latest news, updates, and resources!
As pickleball is still in its early stages in Australia, new clubs are emerging all the time! Here’s a list of a few clubs to check out around the country:
- Brisbane Pickleball Club: Based in Brisbane and offers regular sessions for players of all skill levels
- Gold Coast Pickleball Club: Based on the Gold Coast and offers social and competitive play for members
- Melbourne Pickleball Club: Located in Melbourne and is one of the largest and most active pickleball clubs in Australia
- The Jar, located in South Melbourne, is a vibey indoor venue run by the National Pickleball League offering social plays and tournaments if you want to get a bit more competitive
- Northern Beaches Pickleball Club: Based in Sydney and offers regular sessions for players of all skill levels
- Perth Pickleball Club: Located in Perth and has several outdoor courts available
- Pickleball Canberra: Based in Canberra and offers coaching, open plays and tournaments
- Pickleball South Australia: Overview of the clubs located in South Australia that offer regular sessions