Welcome to The Pickleball Hive
Your destination for Pickleball on the Sunshine Coast!
The Pickleball Hive courts are located within the Matthew Flinders school grounds, in Buderim, on the Sunshine Coast. At The Pickleball Hive we’re more than just a sports facility; we’re a vibrant community built on active movement, learning, connection, and the thrill of competition. In just over a year our club has grown to over 1600 players and our pickleball sessions are now held every day of the week. Come and see what all the hype is about, or if you’d like to ask a few questions first then contact us – we’d love to hear from you!
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a racquet sport played on a court with paddles and a ball. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, but is played on a court about 1/3 the size of a tennis court.
It’s a fast-paced yet easy-to-learn game, popular with all ages for its quick rallies, strategic play, and social, fun atmosphere.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world – and for good reason.
What's so great about Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fun, low-impact sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is easy to learn and has only a few rules, but also offers room for improvement and strategy. This enjoyable and social sport is great for players of all abilities. It is also a fantastic way to exercise while truly having fun.
How is Pickleball different to tennis?
The “kitchen” or non-volley zone is one of the most infamous rules from Pickleball. In simple terms, the kitchen zone is a seven-foot zone on either side of the net. Players cannot be touching the zone or the line with any part of their body, or their partner’s body when volleying the ball. The rule also includes the player’s momentum when landing, meaning they cannot finish in the kitchen after volleying the ball.
Is Pickleball a good workout?
Put simply, yes Pickleball is a great workout for people of all ages. Like most other racquet sports Pickleball is not only a great physical workout but it is also a sport that tests players mentally. Due to the nature of the sport Pickleball is a great way to improve all aspects of your physical fitness, and can be enjoyed at all ages.
Where can I find out more about the rules of Pickleball?
A FREE Pickleball App with Rules, FAQs, Etiquette, Drills, and more! Find and Share easily! Available on iOS and Android!
How much does it cost to play Pickleball?
What do I need to bring?
As a newbie we do have paddles available for use if you don’t have your own.
We do expect that you will purchase your own paddle once you start coming regularly or paddle rental of $4 per use will be charged after your first three sessions.
Paddles are available for purchase in our pro shop and can be demoed before purchase (please ask at the start of your session).
We sell paddles from locally owned and built from ground up businesses from Caloundra and recognised around the world Six Zero’ Paddles.
How do I register?
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Find Your Pickleball Partner!
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