| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | |
| Group email: | Pickleball group |
| When: | Weekly Five groups: see info below |
| Venue: | Natland Village Hall |
| Cost: | £2.00 each session |
Pickleball is fast becoming the number one sport in the UK. Originating in America in 1965 the game quickly gained in popularity and is now played Worldwide.
It is a mix of badminton, table tennis and tennis, and can be enjoyed by all age groups.
We now have five groups running providing fun, friendship and exercise!
Group 1
Fridays 10:00 - 12:00
Group 2
Fridays 12:15 - 14:15
Group 3
Fridays 14:30 - 16:30
Group 4
Mondays 14:00 - 16:00
Group 5
Mondays 12:30 - 14:00
News
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Festive Pickleball competitions
Pickleball groups entered into the Christmas spirit last Friday for their Christmas Competitions. Dressed in Christmas outfits and fuelled by mince pies members had great fun and played some excellent games.
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Pickleballers enjoy Christmas lunch
Celebrating in style -46 members of our Pickleball groups got together for a Christmas lunch at Castle Green Hotel, Kendal this week. With 5 popular groups it was a great chance for members to mingle and enjoy lunch and a quiz together.
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Pickleball groups raise £180 in Breast Awareness week
Our Pickle ball groups were Tickled Pink last week with a charity event for Breast Awareness week. Each of our 5 groups dressed with a pink theme (even the men!). People played Pickleball in pink Tutus, pink bobble hats, pink 70's dress, and we even had a pink dressing gown - all for a good…
2025 Tournament
22 players entered the tournament, which was coordinated by David Atkinson. The matches were played during our normal Pickleball sessions, and crowd participation to cheer on the players was encouraged!
The last few matches played were nail biting due to the close results, however the winners were as follows:
1st place, and receiving Pickleball trophies and gold medals were Sarah Rashleigh and David Atkinson
2nd place, and receiving silver medals were Steve Smith and Steve Tanham
3rd place, and receiving bronze medals were Barbara Ellwod and David Collinson.
The trophies were presented by Fiona Moncur, a professional Pickleball coach, who comes occasionally to the group to give extra tips and advice on game play.
Pickleball groups in action
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