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Pickleball at Sam’s Indoor Sports Centre – Rules & Information

Welcome to Sam’s Indoor Sports Centre! We’re excited to provide you with the opportunity to enjoy Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, please read the following information carefully before your session.

General Information

• Booking: Courts must be booked in advance online or at reception. Walk-ins are subject to availability.
• Session Duration: Standard booking time is 1 hour (extendable if courts are free).
• Equipment Hire: Paddles and balls are available for hire at the counter for $5. You may also bring your own equipment.
• Attire: Players must wear non-marking indoor court shoes and comfortable sportswear.
• Age Requirement: Players under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• Food & Drink: Only water bottles are permitted on court. Please use the seating/lounge area for food and other drinks.

Basic Rules of Pickleball

1. Court & Equipment
   • Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court (20 ft × 44 ft).
   • Net height: 36 inches at the sidelines, 34 inches at the centre.
2. Serving
   • The serve must be underhand and below the waist.
   • The ball must land in the diagonal service court.
   • Only one serve attempt is allowed (except in case of a let).
3. Scoring
   • Games are usually played to 11 points, win by 2.
   • Only the serving team can score points.
4. Double Bounce Rule
   • After the serve, the ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed.
5. No-Volley Zone (Kitchen)
   • Players may not volley the ball (hit in the air) while standing inside the no-volley zone (the 7-foot area on both sides of the net).
6. Faults
   • Ball landing out of bounds.
   • Ball not clearing the net.
   • Volleying from inside the kitchen.
   • Double bounce (failure to follow the rule).

Centre Regulations

• Management reserves the right to remove any player who fails to follow rules or engages in unsafe/unsportsmanlike behaviour.
• Bookings may be rescheduled or cancelled due to tournaments or maintenance (advance notice will be given).
• All players participate at their own risk. Sam’s Indoor Sports Centre is not liable for injuries caused by unsafe play or negligence.

Getting Started

If you wish to attend Pickleball Socials on Sunday 10am to 12pm, Tuesday’s 7pm to 9pm or on Wednesday’s 6pm to 8pm, please contact Jenny (0433295077) or Pauline (0424353576) by sending a text message:

✅ We look forward to seeing you on court! Enjoy your game and help us keep Sam’s Indoor Sports Centre a safe, friendly, and fun place for everyone.