Swindon Pickleball Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Pickleball is a fast-growing paddle sport, blending elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It’s the perfect activity for people of all ages and abilities. If you live in or near Swindon, you’re in for a treat because Swindon Pickleball Club is all about making this wonderful sport as accessible and enjoyable for as many people as we can.

Absolutely not, but it won’t be long before you’ll be looking online to buy your own paddle, trust us! At all Swindon Pickleball Club sessions, we provide free Club paddles plus have Diadem demo paddles which you can borrow, should you be interested in purchasing your own. If you play at one of the other sessions that are hosted by the venue (eg Delta), they will provide free use of equipment. Just wear comfortable athletic clothing and trainers, and you’re good to go.

Joining our club is easy, and free! Simply click or tap on the ‘Join our Whatsapp Community’ at the bottom of this page and request to join – one of our Club Ambassadors will make sure you have a warm welcome.
Absolutely not, but it won’t be long before you’ll be looking online for your own, trust us! At our current venues we have an agreement in place where we have free use of Paddles, Balls, and Nets when you Pay to Play at one of our sessions. Just wear comfortable athletic clothing and trainers, and you’re good to go.
Yes! We are in the process of developing coaching sessions and training for players of all skill levels.

We have scheduled playing sessions throughout the week that are organised using the Spond app, which we’ll help you set up when you join.

For information on our current sessions please refer to our Swindon Pickleball Programme page. 

As demand for play increases, we are constantly looking for new venues, so other sessions will be added in the coming months.

There is, thanks for asking! Beyond the game, we’re a community that enjoy to socialising together, both during sessions, but also in social outings as a group. Whilst certainly not mandatory, it’s a fantastic way to connect with fellow members and build friendships.

Yes, we certainly have competitive opportunities for those who are interested. In addition to competitive-centric and graded play sessions, we also have a great relationship with neighbouring clubs and arrange inter-club matches. Many of our players play in tournaments and festivals as well. Swindon Pickleball Club members have won gold medals in the US Open, English Open and Portuguese Open, plus other medals in various tournaments around the UK.  

Of course! We encourage families to join us. Our club is family-friendly, and we have something for every member of the family, regardless of age or skill level. Please note, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

By joining our Whatsapp Community below, you’ll be kept in the loop with all club announcements and playing sessions. Regular newsletters are distributed by email, so sign-up by sending your contact details to swindonpickleballclub@gmail.com.