Steps for New & Social PlayersStep 1 - Come & Try
Step 1 is for people who have never played Pickleball. The purpose of our Free 1 hour Come & Try session, is to offer new players a ONE-TIME opportunity to feel what it's like to use a pickleball paddle and bounce and hit a funny looking plastic ball with holes in it, called a pickleball! You will also get to have a little try out game, on the court and determine if you would like to progress to STEP 2, which is our Learners Skills session.
(If you have played pickleball before then click here) We use the app called SPOND for booking into this and all sessions. If you and your partner would like to attend, you will need to set up two SEPARATE accounts with separate emails in Spond. If there is availability at the session time you want, then you can each book into sessions on the same day and time. To avoid disappointment, remember to BOOK EARLY as spots get taken fast. 1. CLICK HERE to be taken to our Spond group 2. Accept the Spond invitation (Our group code is KDGNN) 3. Put in your details (please ensure you include your email and contact mobile number). Also you are a Member - not a Guardian (that's only if you are the guardian of a child who is seeking membership). Then below you will see some boxes with questions:- Type YES in "Never Played Picklelball" box and fill in those as needed. 4. Register your credit card with Spond (or Apple Pay) to pay for future session fees, which are only $8 per game. (Your first Come & Try 1 hour session is FREE) 5. Once you see the FRONT screen on Spond, you will see some events appear .. DO NOT click on ANY.. instead click on the the picture in the BOTTOM menu of the screen - SECOND from the right (it will look like two heads or group of people with arrows - it may be called GROUPS) when you click on this small picture at the bottom, it should show you TORQUAY PICKLEBALL CLUB logo on the screen ... then you click on our LOGO! Then the screen will show you MORE events. These are all the events on offer to you from our club at Torquay Pickleball. Although the previous "HOME" screen looks similar, it may not have all the same events, so try to get into the habit of ALWAYS clicking on the bottom "group/people" button and then our logo, and then check THOSE events and BOOK in and ACCEPT those events. Unfortunately, if you do not do the above and you click on an event on your HOME screen on Spond, you may miss out on games. It's a sad app fault on Spond's part and there is nothing we can do about it, but at least we know how to get around it! 6.Now you are in Torquay Clubs Events page, look for the event called "COME & TRY” .. find one that has the date and time you can come, then once the event is OPEN (see * below) scroll down the screen a bit in that event and you will see an ATTEND button .. click on that and you will be booked in to attend. (this event is FREE) 7. When you arrive at the stadium, before playing, you will need to sign the "Risk Waiver". * Please note:- Games will become available (open) on Spond to book approx. 3 days before the actual date of the game. Due to games filling up quickly, book asap to avoid disappointment. Once a game is “full” (reached its max players) you then go on a “waiting list” just in case someone cancels. Please note, we may add more sessions from time to time for Come & Try and Learners Skills, or we may increase numbers at some games.. so again, keep an eye on the app.
Please note that spaces are limited and walk ups are not accepted. Our Come & Try session are run by Volunteers from our Club who are taking time out of their day to help you begin your journey, so if you are unable to attend, after booking in on Spond then PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE ASAP ON SPOND for Stephen and please let him know you are unable to attend. Thank you
What to expect at the Come & Try session:-You will be given a paddle and a pickleball and the instructors will explain some of the rules and fun of playing pickleball. It's a light and easy session where you'll get a feel if pickleball is for you!
Where:- All games are played at the Wurdi Baierr Stadium: Wadawurrung Way, Torquay, Victoria, Australia 3228
When:- Game dates and times are shown on Spond... and check our calendar here Code of Conduct:- It is important for you to please read and adhere to our Code of Conduct Click HERE Thank you Footwear:-Please ensure you wear appropriate sports shoes, as you will be playing on a basketball stadium floor. Equipment:- If you have your own paddle to bring along, that’s great, otherwise we have a paddle you can use until you get one of your own. Paddles are now available at Kmart and online as well as numerous retailers where these can be purchased and the Pickleball Superstore may be a good starting point. We also provide the pickle balls and nets, so come with a smile and be prepared to fall in-love with this game! Don't say we didn't warn you! Click here to go to Step 2 - Learners Skills Session. This is for people who have attended a Come & Try session and for people who have played socially and are not a member of a pickleball club, or you need an assessment of your skill level and or a refresher of the basics.
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