Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Hey there, curious pickleball enthusiast! You've got questions, and we've got answers - and we promise to keep it as fun and cheeky as a game of pickleball itself. Let's dive in!
1. What the heck is pickleball, anyway?
Pickleball is like that cool sport that went to a party and brought a little bit of tennis, a dash of ping pong, and a sprinkle of badminton. It's all about hitting a ball over a net on a smaller court – and oh, it's a blast!
2. What's our club's secret mission?
We're on a mission to spread pickleball fever! We are working towards dedicated courts in Bunbury. Our club aims to be the place where fun and competition collide, creating a beautiful, inclusive community that's as spicy as a jar of pickles.
3. How do I jump on the pickleball bandwagon?
First things first! Come and have a go! Check out our Session Information tab on our website, to getting booked in now! Come by yourself or bring someone along – you will be welcomed with open arms regardless.
4. Do I need skills to join the club?
Not at all! We embrace everyone, from newbie ninjas to pro players. We mostly play socially and have a wonderful diverse range of players, personalities and abilities. Newbies, we will show you the ropes, no sweat!
5. What's the scoop on club facilities and perks?
We play indoors at the Bunbury Police & Community Youth Centre & Leschenault Leisure Centre, and outdoors at the Bunbury Tennis Club.
6. Paddle or no paddle? What's the deal?
You can bring your own magic paddle, but if you're not quite there yet, we've got club ones for loan. We can also point you in the right direction if you want to purchase your own paddle via our online shop. We have demo paddles to try based out of the Bunbury PCYC venue.
7. What else do I need to bring?
We recommend you come wearing non-marking court shoes, comfy clothes for sport, and bring your water bottle, sweat towel, and definitely a hat, sunscreen and sunnies (if playing outside).
8. What's the damage, we mean investment?
Our session fees are about $10 for members and about$15 for non-members. We like to keep it affordable. Payment is made by card at the time of booking via PlaybyPoint. We no longer accept cash or payment on site.
9. I want to join!
Yay! We'd love you to and welcome to the Pickleball fambam! Prior to attending, please make sure you sign up for a free PlaybyPoint account and have booked in. if you wish to become a member Click here or visit the 'Membership' tab. We keep the cost seriouly cheap!!! At just over $100 for a WHOLE year for adults, and under $100 for seniors, juniors and concession card holders, you can't beat these annual membership prices.
10. Is this all fun and games, or can I get my competitive groove on?
Oh, it's both! We throw epic parties (not literally), have mixers, and even host tournaments that are as intense as a pickleball showdown in slow motion. Whilst majority of our sessions are social ones, we do play a weekly local league competition each school term, which we call pennants, which is welcome to all members to apply to play. We also run structured competitive sessions each week. We approach our social sessions with flexibility to suit people's preferences on the day - with full numbers we put in place structured play, and with smaller numbers we generally just informally 'mix it up'! We cap our numbers in each session to ensure no or minimal sit off time.
11. Can I hire a court private?
Whilst private & casual court hire will become available in due course (some work is underway for this). However, you will be able to make friends and play with your pals at any of our organised sessions. Everyone is welcome to join our club WhatsApp group chat by clicking here. We regularly run social events for our members, so making friends is as easy as saying “pickleball”. You'll never feel lonely here!
12. Can I be a rule-breaker (not literally) or is there a code of conduct?
We're all about good vibes, respect, inclusivity, and fair play on and off the court. So, our code of conduct is a must-follow, but trust us, it's not as strict as pickleball scoring.
13. How do I stay in the loop on club gossip and events?
We're all over the internet like pickleball on a sunny day. Check out our website, social media channels (Instagram and Facebook), and ask to join our WhatsApp community for all the latest and greatest.
14. Want to become a pickleball rockstar or just help out?
Awesome! We'd love your energy. Talk to our club leaders, and they'll share with you how you can get involved and make pickleball even more fantastic.
We hope these FAQs have been helpful! If you're still wondering about something, or just want to chat about pickleball, reach out to us through the 'Contact' tab. We can't wait to meet you future fellow Pickleballer!!
