Tutor/Facilitator Barry ONeill
When
Date: on/from Mon 26 Oct 2026 to end year
Frequency: weekly
Class time: 10:00-11:00
Delivered F2F
Where
National Pickleball League
Other information
Pickleball is the fastest growing recreation/sport in Australia. A cross between tennis, badminton and squash, played with a ‘paddle’ (a sort of large table tennis bat), and a plastic pickleball, it suits all ages and all levels of fitness. Games are usually played with two per side, any combination of m/f and can last between 10 and 20 minutes depending on skill levels. You can ‘sit out’ whenever you want. Warning – it is terribly addictive.
This course is open both to those who know and play the game and to beginners (tuition will be available). We will be playing on purpose-built inside courts in Southbank. There is plenty of metered parking nearby at approx. $1 per hour.
NOTE: The first step will be a once off introductory session to formulate the structure, as it will be a ‘pay as we go’ activity, costing members about $5 or $10 dollars to play each week. Also, some equipment will be required which adds additional set up cost.
Members interested in joining the group should enrol and attend the first session to be held on 2 February. We may not be able to fit in everybody going forward but let’s just see what happens.
TUTOR: Barry and his wife Rhonda have been playing pickleball for about 18 months, after having seen it played in Canada. He has developed and tutored sessions for U3A in Emerald and is a Pickleball ‘tragic’. He has seen folk who have never played a ball game become useful PBP (pickleball players); tennis and table tennis players become addicted; and all players just enjoying themselves and having healthy exercise and fun. This is a great activity and a wonderful social outing.
incl holiday breaks