| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | |
| Group email: | Pickleball group |
| When: | Weekly Six 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 six groups running providing fun, friendship and exercise!
The dates for next term will be from Tuesday 1st September until December 18th for the various groups, with a break for half term October 26th to October 30th.
South Lakes u3a Team played Windermere u3a in a Friendly competition July 2026
Group 1
Fridays 10:00 - 12:00
Group 2
Fridays 12:00 - 14:00
Group 3
Fridays 14:00 - 16:00
Group 4
Mondays 12:15 - 14:15
Group 5
Mondays 14:15 - 16:15
Group 6
Tuesdays 10:45 - 12:45
News
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Pickleball groups enjoy end of term lunch and trophy presentations
On Friday 10th July, 52 members of the u3a Pickleball groups enjoyed lunch at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal. The occasion was a chance for members of the different groups to get to know each other socially, with, of course, the common bond of playing Pickleball at Natland. Hilary gave a brief summary of…
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Pickleball teams in 'friendly' competition
Two local u3a Pickleball groups went head to head in a friendly competition on Saturday, 4th July at Kendal Leisure Centre in a match well organised by Ann Lisseman The teams were made up of 8 players each from South Lakes u3a and Windermere u3a and the standard of play was high, As the morning…
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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.
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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