U3A Pickleball
9 December 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
We started our U3A Pickleball group in Jan 2024, we were all new to pickleball and, to be honest, we didn’t know if we would have enough interest to sustain a group. What started tentatively on a trial basis has grown rather quickly to a group of more than 40 enthusiastic players. In fact, we’re so popular now that we run three sessions week, and we’ve had to open a waiting list.
You might be wondering – why is our pickleball group so popular? Maybe because the game is easy to pick up, strategic, and competitive (in nice way!). Pickleball really is a fun, lively game; it’s been described as a bit of a mixture between badminton, tennis and chess. New players have commented on how welcoming our group is, and how it’s easy to join in, and we’ve yet to have a session without laughter on the court.
The Pickleball group is led by Judy Lund with the support of Sue Boynton and eight co-ordinators. We’re so keen to keep developing the group that three of our members have recently achieved Pickleball England’s Pickleball Leaders Certification.
Together we’ve discovered a new sport, developed our skills, made new friends, and enhanced our wellbeing. Another Holme Valley U3A success!
3 sessions are available. 12.30-1.30, 1.30-2.30 & 2.30-3.30pm, £3 per session, cash, pay at session. please contact Judy Lund for details; julu237@gmail.com