Pickleball at Sugden Sports Centre

Pickleball is a fast-growing, fun racquet sport that everyone can enjoy. Combining elements of table tennis, tennis, and badminton, pickleball is perfect for all ages and abilities and is both social and energetic.

We’re bringing this fantastic sport to Sugden Sports Centre so you can enjoy it with your friends and family. Pickleball sessions take place in the sports hall on the existing badminton courts but with a net, similar in size to a tennis net. 

Courts are available to book in the usual way; online or via the Better UK app, for 40 or 60 minute sessions.  Members and non-members alike are welcome to get involved, so why not give it a try and book a court today?

Rackets available to hire from reception starting from £2.


Book a Court 

Pickleball Rules

  • The first player or pair to 11 points with 2 in hand is the winner
  • Service begins from the right-hand court, and serves must be underarm
  • There are no second serves
  • Players can only score points on their own service
  • Service must be made diagonally (as in tennis) and must bounce
  • The return of service must also bounce
  • There’s a non-volley zone seven feet either side of the net (sometimes referred to as “the kitchen”)
  • Teams must win by 2 clear points or the game continues until one team has the winning margin

Pickleball Rules

  • The first player or pair to 11 points with 2 in hand is the winner
  • Service begins from the right-hand court, and serves must be underarm
  • There are no second serves
  • Players can only score points on their own service
  • Service must be made diagonally (as in tennis) and must bounce
  • The return of service must also bounce
  • There’s a non-volley zone seven feet either side of the net (sometimes referred to as “the kitchen”)
  • Teams must win by 2 clear points or the game continues until one team has the winning margin

Like Pickleball? Why not try?

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