Pickleball

Available at:

  • Somerville Recreation Centre
  • Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Play Pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest‑growing sport in the world—and it’s easy to see why. Fun, fast-paced and accessible for all ages and abilities, pickleball brings people together on court for connection, movement and plenty of laughs.

At our Mornington Peninsula Shire Active venues, we offer a range of ways to get involved. Enjoy casual social sessions, where you can simply turn up, pay to play and have a great time. If you’re keen to make pickleball part of your weekly routine, memberships are also available, giving you the freedom to play as often as you like.

For players looking to take things up a notch, we also host competitive opportunities and tournaments, perfect for testing your skills and joining a vibrant local pickleball community.

Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or chasing your next challenge, there’s a spot for you on our courts. Come and see why pickleball is capturing hearts across the Peninsula!

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddle sport you can learn in minutes and play for a lifetime. It brings together elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong to create a sport that’s fun for all ages and skill levels, yet gets fast-paced and exhilarating at competitive levels.

  • Play indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court.
  • Usually played as doubles, but can be played as singles.
  • Use a solid paddle to hit a plastic ball over a low net.
  • A game takes about 10-25 minutes.

Each game starts with the serving team sending the ball over the net. The receiving team must let it bounce before returning the ball over the net. The serving team must also let the ball bounce before returning it… but after this, both teams generally rush forward to volley the ball back and forth, often hitting the ball rapidly between them without it touching the ground.

If the serving team faults or misses the ball, they lose the serve. But if the receiving team faults or misses the ball, the serving team scores a point. The first team to reach 11 points (as long as they’re 2 points ahead) wins the game.

Civic Reserve Recreation Centre

Social Sessions Schedule

Day
Time
Monday
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Thursday
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 1:00pm

To book your social session, please download the Active World app.

Active World Casual Entry Fees
Somerville Recreation Centre

Social Sessions Schedule

Day
Time
Monday
9:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 11:30am
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 11:30am
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
9:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
2:30pm - 4:30pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm (school terms only)
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