FAQs
1. IS EQUIPMENT PROVIDED?
Yes. We will provide you with all the equipment free of charge
2. I’VE NEVER PLAYED PICKLEBALL OR ANY RACKET SPORT BEFORE, WILL I BE OK?
Yes absolutely! No experience is necessary. We introduce you to the game, teach you the basic strokes and rules. This is a fun and social game anyone can play. It is based more on control and reactions rather than just power and as it’s on a smaller court, it doesn’t require as much movement as other sports.
3. DO I NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE?
Yes please. To avoid disappointment, we ask that bookings are made in advance through our website. If you wish to turn up on the day, please email directly but we cannot guarantee availability.
4. NUMBER OF PEOPLE NEEDED?
We are happy to welcome people who wish to attend by themselves or as a group. Our sessions are for beginner, improver or intermediate level. Depending on numbers, players may be rotated and mixed during sessions. There could be, Please expect some waiting time off court and the chance to socialise and meet other players.
5. WHERE TO FIND US?
All our facilities are indoors. You can visit us at the following locations:
The Wimbledon Qualifying & Community Sports Centre, Roehampton Bank Lane Off Priory Lane Roehampton SW15 5JT
Tolworth Recreation Sport Centre Fullers Way North Tolworth Surrey KT6 7LQ See also:
6. IS PARKING AVAILABLE?
Yes. Free parking is available at both of our location's. For The Wimbledon Qualifying & Community Sports Centre you will recieve a text message via a SMS/text message of the security gate password on the morning of your booked session.
7. DO I HAVE TO BECOME A MEMBER?
There is no membership requirement. It’s pay and play sessions, which is open to everyone of all levels at Roehampton and Tolwort locations.
If you however wish to join us at our The Wimbledon Qualifying & Community Sports Centre location, an initial £4 registration fee is necessary – please see ClubSpark / AELTC Community Sports / Account / Sign up for further information.
8. CAN I BOOK AN EVENT?
Yes. Please contact us for more details: info@pickleballsurrey.co.uk or call us on 07501889688
9. WHAT TIME SHOULD I GET THERE?
Please arrive around 10 mins before the start of the session. Try not to arrive more than 15 minutes before, as there may be people leaving an earlier session.
10. WHAT SHOULD I BRING AND WEAR?
We recommend brining plenty of water with you to keep hydrated. You should wear a decent pair of sports trainers with good grip and support. Like tennis or padel, for pickleball you can play in whatever you feel most happy in. Think comfortable sportswear like t-shirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms and leggings.
11. IS THERE A CANCELLATION POLICY?
Yes. You must cancel via the website or email 24 hours or more prior to the scheduled time for a full refund back to the card that it was paid.
No refund will be given if notice is less than than 24 hours prior to the scheduled booking.
12. CAN CHILDREN ATTEND?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate for under 12s. We do run the occasional kids sessions, but not on a regular schedule.