PAQ are keen to support all venues and player groups by advertising playing sessions and venues on this site.
PAQ AFFILIATES
We would like to recognise those clubs and associations who have taken the time to affiliate, to support the successful growth of pickleball in Queensland and Australia.
Affiliation brings with it many benefits, the list of which will only grow as PAQ establishes its presence. There are options for corporate affiliation, association affiliation, and individual membership. For enquiries regarding affiliation please contact secretary@pickleballqueensland.org For individual membership with PAQ please go to our membership page and follow the links to the registration portal.
BRISBANE PICKLEBALL CLUB (BPC)
"Pickleball is a wonderful sport: you learn in minutes and play for a lifetime."
Brisbane Pickleball Club operates across greater Brisbane introducing new players, running social sessions and competitive play.
Please check our website and meetup group for details of upcoming events
BEENLEIGH TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CLUB (BTPC)
The first venue with publicly available, purpose built pickleball courts, Beenleigh welcomes players of all skill levels. Host for the 2020 Queensland Pickleball Championships, this club hopes to grow the sport in the local region. Contact them through info@beenleightenniscentre.com.au or call them on 07 3807 5836.
BRIBIE ISLAND PICKLEBALL CLUB (BIPC)
Many of the original pickleball players of Queensland are based on Bribie Island. They started their club in 2018 and have been focussed on supporting players across the region. It is a pleasure to welcome this club to the Pickleball Queensland family. The have established permanent courts and have regular social playing sessions. Contact them via their facebook site.
CARDWELL & DISTRICT PICKLEBALL CLUB (CDPC)
The new club on the block but with one of the founding players of Australian pickleball, Cardwell & Districts Pickleball Club is a great place to go to discover this sport. Very welcoming and keen to develop pickleball in Far North Queensland, check out their facebook page for further details.
East Coast Pickleball has just affiliated and is keen to get as many people onto court as possible. Presently based on the Gold Coast (Hope Island, Activa Way), ECP offers fixtures and coaching services as well as social sessions. Watch this space as their presence grows and contact them through their facebook page.
GOLD COAST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION (GCPA)
GCPA is the largest pickleball association in Queensland and provides introductory sessions for beginners as well as playing sessions catering for all skill levels. The are consistently of the lookout for new venues to support the ever-growing interest and numbers.
Venues: Hope Island; Miami; Mount Tambourine; Palm Beach; Tweed Heads
COMING SOON: Gold Coast Pickleball Home - Currumbin - with purpose built courts
Do you want to play pickleball in Noosa? Local residents and visiting pickleball players looking for a game are welcome to join us. NPC possesses an enthusiastic membership with players of all skill levels who welcome everyone to come along and give this game a go. For further details head to their website or check out the Meet-Up schedule.
REDLANDS PICKLEBALL CLUB (RPC)
Redlands Pickleball Club are a new fast growing addition to PAQ. Located on the beautiful bayside - just south of Brisbane, they have permanent sessions of pickleball each week at Ormiston State School. For further information please check out their website or contact them at secretary@redlandspickleballclub.com
SUNSHINE COAST PICKLEBALL CLUB (SCPC)
There is pickleball being played all over the Sunshine coast much of this has grown via the U3A community. Players recognising they are wanting more play and a stronger connection with the wider pickleball community have formed the Sunshine Coast Pickleball Club. Very new at the moment, they welcome players of all levels from those who are uninitiated to the experienced and wise. For further information check out their website or email president@sunshinecoastpickleball.org
TULLY MISSION BEACH PICKLEBALL INC (TMBP)
PAQ's first affiliate from the far north, TMBP are keen to get things moving after the COVID break to the game. They are a dedicated group of tennis converts who initially saw this as an alternate to tennis on rainy days but now are addicted and keen to help grow the sport in FNQ.
Their website will be coming soon, until then check out their Facebook page, contact Edith - 0413 938 593 or contact the club through their email - tullymissionbeachpickleball@gmail.com
OTHER NON-AFFILIATED PLAYING VENUES
PAQ recommend a great variety of other venues and clubs providing pickleball opportunities throughout the state offering social playing sessions for complete beginners through to advanced players. Most clubs and venues provide paddles and balls to get you started and often offer instruction to support skill and knowledge development. It is advised that where possible you attend an introductory session to understand the basics. Some venues also offer pickleball coaching and drill sessions.
Email hello@pickleballqueensland.org to find out if there are any new areas playing pickleball closer to you. Pickleball Queensland is always looking out for new venues, so if you know of a suitable location for pickleball courts, please let us know.