Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar and entertainment venue set to open in Melbourne

Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar and entertainment venue set to open in Melbourne
September 4, 2024

Royal Pickle Club, Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar, dining and entertainment venue is counting down to opening its doors on 6th September.

Located in Carrum Downs, the Royal Pickle Club combines the fast-growing sport of pickleball with a full-service bar and dining experience. Guests can reserve courts, participate in leagues and join as members while enjoying food and drinks in a vibrant, social setting.

Introducing the venue, Jess Woodcock, Venue Manager of Royal Pickle Club, advised “with pickleball's rising popularity among groups throughout Australia, we are eager to bring our first entertainment venue concept to the pickleball community.

Royal Pickle Club is more than just a pickleball venue. We are creating a destination where the excitement of sport meets the comfort of a great meal and a fun social environment.”

The new venue will feature:

  • Pickleball Courts: Reserve a court for some friendly competition or intense matches.
  • Eat & Drink: Enjoy a range of gourmet dishes, snacks and beverages crafted to satisfy every palate.
  • Events & Functions: From corporate events and team-building activities to birthday parties and social gatherings, Royal Pickle Club provides a unique venue for any occasion.
  • Memberships & Leagues: Become a member or join a league to stay active and engaged with the vibrant pickleball community.

According to the USA-based Sports & Fitness Industry Association's Topline Participation Report, pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in America for the third consecutive year.

This growth trend has been mirrored in Australia, where membership in the Pickleball Australia Association has surged from 7,500 in January 2024 to 12,648 by June 2024.

Pickleball is an easy-to-learn, fast-paced game that’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. It’s played on a court similar in size to a badminton court with a net slightly lower than a tennis net. The game is typically played in doubles, but singles play is also popular.

The rules are simple: serve underhand, let the ball bounce once on each side before volleying, stay out of the 'kitchen' unless you let the ball bounce, and aim to reach 11 points with a two-point lead to win.

The game is accessible for all ages and skill levels making it the perfect activity for friends, families and workmates.

Royal Pickle Club
Royal Pickle Club is Australia’s first dedicated venue combining pickleball, dining and entertainment under one roof. The Club offers a welcoming environment for all from avid pickleball players to those simply looking to enjoy a fun and relaxing experience.

Click here for more information. 

Images: The entrance (top), courts (middle) and bar (below) at the Royal Pickle Club.

Related Articles

21st June 2024 - California Sports Surfaces partners with Pickleball Australia and installs activation at National Sports Convention

28th February 2024 - Funlab to open Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel attractions in Canberra

26th February 2024 - Improved basketball, netball and pickleball courts for Sydney’s Northern Beaches community use

23rd February 2024 - PPA Tour Australia launches to showcase Australia’s elite and amateur pickleball players

18th February 2024 - Topgolf Gold Coast to reopen on 23rd February

16th February 2024 - Olympian Natalie Cook joins Pacific Pickleball board

1st February 2024 - Former cricket captain Steve Smith and Voyager Tennis invest in Major League Pickleball Australia team

27th November 2023 - Pickleball brand OK PICKLE sees potential of game for building sense of community

15th November 2023 - Pickleball added to sports available at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

9th September 2023 - Major League Pickleball expands into Australia with first international partnership

13th July 2023 - Brisbane City Council to deliver new pickleball courts in four locations

7th October 2019 - Sydney Padel facility launch heralds potential growth for the short format racquet sport

18th January 2019 - Topgolf development plans halted following indifferent performance of first Australian venue


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

LIFE FLOOR (Aus & NZ)

Our team believes floors should be beautiful, comfortable, and engineered for safety, even when wet. Life Floor tiles meet six unique performance based standards: slip-resistance, impact absorption,…

read more

Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Safety / Surfaces

 
 

HRMWEB

At easyemployer we've come up with a software solution that manages one of your most important, and often most costly, business resources - your staff. We are helping 100s of clients to…

read more

Finance / Fitness / Technology

 
 

PerfectGym

Perfect Gym Solutions is a software as a service (SaaS) solution purpose-built to service the fitness industry, with over 1000 clients servicing over two million gym members across 40 countries making…

read more

Access / Fitness / Marketing / Recreation / Technology

 
 
 

Goplay Commercial Playground Equipment

Goplay designs and manufactures specialised playground equipment for indoor play centres, hotels, food chains, clubs and resorts. If our years of experience and dedication have taught us one thing,…

read more

Play

 
 

Clubworx

Switch to smarter fitness management software with Clubworx based in Australia that enables fitness businesses to start or grow their business with ease. - all in one place from anywhere in the…

read more

Fitness / Recreation / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Altitude Training Systems

ATS are global leaders in altitude training and research. From mask systems and inflatable tents to simulated altitude facilities, we help all athletes gain the competitive edge. Our…

read more

Fitness / Sport / Technology

 
 

Hydrocare Pool Services

Hydrocare Pool Services Pty Ltd offer 30 years of experience in aquatic industry features, products and water treatment. Hydrocare Pools has undertaken water treatment for aquatic centres and…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Play / Recreation / Technology

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business