Latrobe Leisure Social Sports

Pickleball utilises a combination of components used in other sports. It’s basically ping pong meets tennis on a badminton court. The game is played on a surface the size of a badminton court with a tennis-style net, and the balls are like those used in Wiffle ball. When invented, the originators used ping pong paddles, but the regulation paddles used today are much larger.

Pickleball offers health benefits because it keeps players physically active. However, people play the game because it’s fun! Competitors of all ages play it. There is a social aspect to it, and while the game is less physically taxing than more intense sports, it is fast paced and stimulates the brain.

Pickleball can be played with one person on each side of the net (singles) or two people on each side of the net (doubles).

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is played on a badminton size court with a tennis style net.

Pickleball can be played with one person on each side of the net (singles) or two people on each side of the net (doubles).

Pickleball offers health benefits because it keeps you physically active. It is appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels. Come along and be connected with people or bring a friend, partner, children, grandparent and enjoy a social and fun game.

Cost: $5.20 per person

No booking required

All abilities walking basketball introduces adult participants to basketball with the opportunity to develop important coordination skills, motor skills and social skills.

To enhance the delivery of the tailored program, sessions are conducted in a fun, social and relaxed environment utilising different teaching methods to stimulate participants' learning processes.

Cost: $5.20 per person

No booking required

This program provides optimal health benefits to all who participate including those who might be intimidated by the pace and impact of a traditional basketball game but love the slower more social version of Walking Basketball.

Active Adults Basketball is a program designed for participants 50+yrs to help maintain and improve health and decrease risk factors associated with sedentary behaviour.

What makes Walking Basketball stand out from most activities is that it doesn’t matter if you have never played the game of basketball before, or are handy on the court, as this will still be a level playing field for everyone.

Summer season registrations open from Monday 16 September and close midnight Sunday 29 September 2024.

Season commences 17 October 2024 and concludes 3 April 2025 (no games between 26 December 2024  to 7 February 2025)

Cost: $55 registration + insurance (one off payment) + $74 per team (weekly fee)

Please note : registrations may need to be capped depending on numbers. Teams will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!