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A cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis, played on a smaller court with a paddle and plastic ball. Easy to learn in one session, sociable by design, and genuinely for every ability.

Absolutely — that's what our First Timers sessions are for. We'll teach you the basics, lend you a paddle and get you playing. Click here to view and book an upcoming First Timers session.

Just comfortable clothes, non-marking sports shoes and a water bottle. We provide balls at every session and loaner paddles for beginners.

If you can walk briskly, you can play pickleball. The court is small, rallies are social, and you set your own pace.

Our regular sessions are primarily designed for adults. Players under 18 may only participate when directly supervised by a parent or guardian. Please contact us before booking so we can confirm whether the session is suitable. Contact us

After your First Timers session, you can attend one suitable regular session before joining WilloBees. Your host can help you choose a session appropriate for your level.

Annual membership is currently $80 for adults and $65 for seniors. Playing sessions are booked and paid for separately through OpenSports, with fees varying by session and venue.

Click the Join WilloBees button on our website and follow the steps to complete your membership. It only takes a few minutes. Join WilloBees

Not quite — joining our group in OpenSports lets you see and book sessions, but it doesn't make you a financial member of the club. That happens when you complete membership through the Join WilloBees button above.

Registered WilloBees members are covered under Pickleball Australia's national insurance arrangements while participating in approved club activities. Cover is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy.Confirm: cover for First Timers, supervised juniors and other non-members.

Most injuries at WilloBees are minor — the occasional twist, sprain or knock that just needs some ice — but our venues are set up to respond quickly if something more serious happens. At Norths, WLC and Galuwa, venue staff include on-site first aiders, and each venue has a first aid kit and defibrillator on hand. At SLP, Naremburn and Willis Park, our hosts hold current First Aid and CPR certification, and club first aid kits (including instant ice packs) are kept on-site. Whatever the venue, your host is your first point of contact if you're hurt during a session.Confirm defibrillator status at Naremburn with Nicky Dunn (looks after club first aid equipment).

Worth considering — the most common injury beyond sprains is a ball to the eye, especially in doubles where you're closer to the net. Protective eyewear is a simple, cheap way to avoid it.

Seven venues across Sydney's Lower North Shore, with more than 30 sessions each week, indoors and outdoors. Visit our Locations page to explore our venues, and OpenSports to see and book upcoming sessions. Locations

It's the app we use for booking sessions. Our Club Apps Guide walks you through setting it up step by step. Club Apps Guide

DUPR is pickleball's rating system. You don't need one to play socially, but it helps match you with games at your level. See our DUPR page

Club social events and tournaments are announced through OpenSports, email and our social media channels. Other tournament opportunities can also be found through Pickleball NSW and Pickleball Australia.

There's a role for every appetite — hosting sessions, photography, social events, or committee work. Start by chatting to any host at a session, or use the Contact page. Contact page

A host welcomes players, checks attendance and membership, organises courts and games, and helps the session run safely and smoothly. Where required, and with help from players, hosts also set out and pack away club equipment. At some venues, this is handled by venue staff.

Meet them on the Your Committee page — real people, mostly found at sessions with a paddle in hand. Your Committee