Adelaide Pickleball Club is South Australia's first pickleball club, created in 2021.
At Adelaide Pickleball Club, our aim is to develop competitive players and provide a playing environment that develops a high standard of play.
If you already know pickleball, our club is the place to hone your skills. You can enjoy mostly doubles play, and occasional singles play, with a range of different formats and partners to sharpen your pickleball in competitive play.
To have all your club questions answered, check our handy FAQ.
Weekly Sessions
The club plays six social sessions each week based on skill level.
Advanced Skill Level. Sessions are for players with a club rating of 3.75 or higher. Play is at Mile End Netball Stadium on Thursday nights with four indoor courts, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and at Concordia College on Tuesday nights with four indoor courts, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Intermediate Skill Level. Tuesday nights at Pulteney Grammar School with four indoor courts. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Session is for players with a club rating of 3.3 to 3.749.
Intermediate and Lower Skill Level. Wednesday nights at Henley High School with four indoor courts. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Session is for players with a club rating of 3.749 or lower.
Intermediate and Lower Skill Level. Thursday nights at St John's Grammar School (Belair) with five indoor courts. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Session is for players with a club rating of 3.749 or lower.
Lower Skill Level. Wednesday nights at Pulteney Grammar School with four indoor courts. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This session is for players with a club skill rating below 3.3.
All playing sessions require bookings as there is a player cap on each session. Register for sessions at our Events page.
Make sure you select sessions that match your club rated skill level. Use the Pickleball SA Player Rating Guide to assess your own skill.
Each two-hour session is $9 for club members and $14 for non-members. Fees are collected using EFTPOS only at sessions. Playing equipment is provided at Intermediate and Lower Skill sessions.
Competitions and Leagues
In 2024 the club introduced Adelaide Pickleball League.
The league is a short-season (4-week) doubles competition for teams of 4 club member players.
Three leagues have been held in 2024, with APL Season 4 arriving in November 2024.
Club Membership
Club membership is $90 (18-65 years) or $77.50 (65+ and under 18 years) for 12 months. Join or renew your club memebrship at our Membership page. If you're already a Pickleball SA member or interstate member, contact us about a transfer.
Adelaide Pickleball Club travels to interstate and national tournaments, so join us if you want to play in competitive level tournaments.
If you are looking for a purely fun and social session, or at a different location or time, or you are a complete beginner, the club suggests you start out at a session run by Pickleball SA: https://www.pickleballsouthaustralia.org/where-to-play/playing-venues