New Pickleball sessions at Llanishen Leisure Centre
We are pleased to announce that Pickleball has arrived at Llanishen Leisure Centre…
What’s Pickleball I hear you say?
It’s a hybrid sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, it has been growing in popularity across the UK and the world in recent years. As the fastest growing sport in the USA between 2019 and 2021, Pickleball courts are springing up everywhere and giving people of all walks of life a new fun and exciting activity to get involved with.
As well as being a great sport to promote social interaction, Pickleball helps with hand-eye coordination, fitness, and neuromuscular coordination. The light ball and the small paddles can be easily handled by all participants and is much easier than other racket sports like Squash or Badminton if you are beginner.
Fancy trying one of the fastest growing sports in the world for free this February? Want to put the leap year to good use by getting active and meeting new people? As part of a partnership with Better, the charitable social enterprise that operates Better leisure centres across the UK and with Pickleball England, Llanishen Leisure Centre will be offering the following free drop in sessions on Thursday 29th February-Senior Drop in Pickleball at 11.30am Adult Drop in Pickleball at 5pm and Junior Drop in at 4pm, as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage the public to get active on the extra day of the year.
The 29th also marks the launch of Pickleball within Llanishen with our New Drop In sessions commencing from the 4th March. Monday 4pm Juniors, Tuesday 12.30pm Seniors and Adults Thursday at 5pm, sessions will be coached to help participants learn more about the sport, practice skills, get active, socialise and facilitate games.
Please speak to a member of staff if you have any further questions regarding the sport. Drop In spaces are limited. Book yours now via the Better UK app, in centre or click HERE.
Don’t have equipment? Not a problem. We have equipment ready and available from reception