Introducing Pickleball - a low impact social racquet sport for adults

EastLink is a partner of Maroondah Leisure, the operator of Maroondah Nets in Heathmont.

Maroondah Nets has the answer to keeping active with a low impact racquet sport, which is gaining interest all over the world.

Pickleball is easy to learn at almost any age and is hosted at Maroondah Nets, Maroondah Leisure's modern, climate-controlled stadium in Heathmont.

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddle sport you can learn in minutes and play for a lifetime.

It brings together elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis to create a sport that’s fun for all ages and skill levels, but that gets fast-paced and exhilarating at competitive levels.

Video: visit the Maroondah Leisure website for a video demonstration (scroll down to foot of that page)

When: various weekly times on days and evenings. Full session times on the Maroondah Leisure website.

Cost: specific to session type. No more than $5.50 per hour per person. Equipment is included.

Bookings: no bookings required. New participants are encouraged to contact Maroondah Leisure prior, to ensure a warm welcome and introduction. Call Maroondah Leisure on (03) 9298 4535 or email maroondahnets@maroondah.vic.gov.au 

Now that the kids or grandkids are back at school, it’s your turn to take the court!

Whether you’ve been playing tennis your whole life, walking onto a court for the first time, young or old or in-between, strategic and competitive, or just want to get involved in something fun, social and active … pickleball may just be the game for you!

Visit the Maroondah Leisure website for program days and prices.

Maroondah Nets is home to modern, indoor multi-purpose courts for a variety of sports (including pickleball), plus four outdoor purpose-built netball courts.

It is operated by Maroondah Leisure and located at 154 Heathmont Rd, Heathmont.