Bodmin LC, Liskeard LC and St Austell LC will be hosting Pickleball Taster Sessions
Cornwall's community team are closely working with our centre coaches and instructor, to bring you a new opportunity to improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
As part of a partnership with Better, the charitable social enterprise that operates leisure centres across the UK, Pickleball England has announced that they will be offering free pickleball taster sessions this February 29th, as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage the public to get active on the extra day of this leap year.
A hybrid of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is a fun and exciting game for people of all ages and abilities. It is played on the same size as a badminton court, using a shorter tennis-style net. Games are in singles or doubles and players use paddles to hit a plastic ball between one another, usually playing up to 11 points.
We will be providing taster sessions at our 3 centres:
Bodmin Tennis Centre:
Free Taster Sessions Thursday 29th February Session1; 5- 5.45pm: Session 2; 6pm - 6.45pm
Liskeard Leisure Centre:
Free Taster Sessions Thursday 29th February Session1; 2 - 2.45pm: Session 2; 3 - 3.45pm
St Austell Leisure Centre:
Free Taster Sessions Thursday 29th February Session 1; 12 - 12.45pm Session 2; 1 - 1.45pm
Cornwall's centres are part of over 30 Better Leisure centres that will be offering pickleball at their sites on this day.
As Better Cornwall, and with Pickleball England, we are encouraging the public to come along and try the sport at the free sessions listed above.
The rules are simple and easy to learn, it can be easily developed and can be developed into a quick and fast paced sport.
So, come and find out about the "Kitchen" or no volley zone, learn the "Double Bounce" rule, and how to "Dink".
Our friendly, motivated and enthusiastic instructors will provide a fun and welcoming opportunity to play and socialise.
Equipment is all provided, so all you need is a bottle of water and you’re
ready to go.