Avalon Beach Pickleball Association Inc.

Organisation and promotion of the sport of pickleball

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Welcome to Sydney's Avalon Beach Pickleball Association!


The Avalon Beach Pickleball Association is a not-for-profit association in Sydney which is run by volunteers. Our aim is to provide a fun and friendly environment in which to promote the game of pickleball on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, NSW, Australia. Players of all ages and experience are welcome to join us.

Interstate and overseas visitors are most welcome, but please book a spot through Meetup or contact us. If you can spare the time, please join us for coffee and a chat after the sessions.


Learn to Play

Our Club requires newbies to attend an introductory lesson before being allowed to join regular sessions. This is to ensure that they receive a good grounding. Pickleball is NOT mini tennis. It is a strategic game and often likened to a game of chess.


First Timer Introductory Sessions

Learn to play

How to start? Join one of our regular "first-timer, never played before introductory beginner pickleball sessions". No racquet sports experience is required. It’s simple and easy to learn – and you’ll be playing in minutes!


 

Not a First Timer?

For insurance reasons, you will be permitted to play on one occasion before being required to join our Club. You will be required to sign a hold harmless agreement before commencement of play.
Please refer to our Membership Policy document.

LATEST NEWS

Thanks to our sponsors!

Johnson Bros Mitre 10

Places to Play

We currently play at the Avalon outdoor courts alongside Barrenjoey Road just across from the Fire Station with a view to re-hiring the Avalon Recreation Centre soon.
Please book into a session through Meetup OR send an email to mail@avalonbeachpickleball.org.au.

Avalon Beach Outdoor Courts

Saturday mornings 9 am - 11 am
6 outdoor courts

Monday evennings 7 pm - 9 pm
6 outdoor courts

Bring a paddle if you have one or borrow one of ours
Cost: $6


Book with Meetup

Avalon Recreation Centre

We are resuming play at this centre as of Wednesday 22 March.

Bring a paddle if you have one or borrow one of ours
Cost: $8

Entrance (what3words directions): ///castle.event.stand


Book with Meetup
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What is Pickleball?

Join Avalon Beach Pickleball Association (ABPA)

Membership benefits include:

  • Insurance cover for individual members [Learn more]
  • Pickleball group coaching discount of 20% with Ian ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson (PCI Accredited Pickleball Coach) from Pickleball Coaching Australia
  • Being part of the social fabric of a club
  • Priority in playing at pickleball venues
  • Use of club equipment
  • Discounts on equipment from PB Sports
  • Support of player development through organising tournaments and clinics
  • Representing our club in pickleball competitions
  • Voting at Annual General Meetings
  • Connection with pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels
  • The opportunity to be involved in the development of a new sport in Australia

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Sydney Pickleball Venues

We encourage our members to play at other pickleball venues in Sydney occasionally to meet other pickleball enthusiasts. You will be most welcome there, as are players from other Sydney venues and interstate and overseas visitors welcomed by us. The social aspect of pickleball is as important as the physical benefits!

In Sydney pickleball is currently being played at Avalon, Beacon Hill, Dee Why, Five Dock, Hornsby, Putney, Ryde, Sydney City and Toongabbie etc. The Northern Beaches Club is the largest in Sydney and in New South Wales.

Pickleball …. the fastest growing sport in Australia!

Play pickleball for fun ..... for fitness ..... for life!

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