Discover the buzz about pickleball!

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, blending elements of tennis, badminton & table tennis into an exciting & accessible game for all ages & levels.

Adult Matchplay

Our adult matchplay sessions are open to all abilities. Games are organised to ensure fair, enjoyable play while helping players develop their skills and confidence.

  • Social and competitive play options
  • Suitable for beginners through to advanced players
  • Friendly, supportive environment

Junior Matchplay

Junior sessions are designed to be fun, active, and inclusive, helping young players learn the rules, develop skills, and enjoy the sport in a supportive setting.

  • Age range 6-18 years old
  • Safe, supervised environment
  • Focus on fun, learning, and teamwork

Coaching Sessions

We offer structured coaching sessions focusing on technique, tactics, & confidence for new players or for experienced players looking to improve your game.

  • Coaching for beginners, improvers and advanced players
  • Group classes and individual coaching available
  • Led by qualified Coaches

Our Club in Numbers

Every game, event, and new member adds to the story of our club. Here’s a snapshot of the energy, growth, and community that make our club special.

Player return rate every week
Total players at sessions each week
Average new players each week
Friendly games!
Number of new sessions in 2026… so far!
Number of broken pickleballs last month!
Number of players that attended more than one session a week (Jan/Feb 2026)
Chances of making new pickleball friends!
Repeat attendance amongst our club
43% of our players attended more than one session this month

A strong reflection of enjoyment and the value our sessions bring to every player.

Most popular & fastest-booked session in the week
Wednesday Canford 10.15am-11.45am

Spaces fully booked within 5 minutes during February.

Across all sessions
Over 800 high-fives exchanged this month

An incredible show of energy, teamwork and community spirit.

Inclusive and diverse
56% players this month were women

A fantastic sign of progress, participation, and the continued growth of our community.

What our players say about the sessions:

  • Pickleball is very addictive! Having played tennis, badminton and squash for the last 30 years, I knew this would be right up my street. Great doubles games with friends, competitive and plenty of exercise – while having lots of fun.
    Dave
    Poole
  • I enjoyed my first game of pickleball. The scoring took a while to get used to, but it was a great workout both physically and mentally. The sessions were mixed around well with the newer players gaining experience but also the stronger players being challenged. Looking forward to some coaching to compliment the sessions.
    Catherine
    Bournemouth
  • I had the pleasure of attending the pickleball taster at Ashdown, – it was a great experience. The group were friendly and Kirsty showed tremendous enthusiasm and encouragement and made sure the whole group was engaged and having fun.
    Matt
    Poole
  • The atmosphere at the Sir David English Sports Centre session was really positive and everyone was actively involved. I would highly recommend attending a session with Kirsty for anyone looking to improve their pickleball game she explains things well and is a very motivated and friendly Coach.
    Helen
    Bournemouth

Contact Us

Let’s talk 👋 Dorset Dinkers is happy to help with coaching, advice and any other information. Please fill out contact form below or WhatsApp Kirsty on 07966 719616.