Dinks Pickleball Clubs
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Eastleigh
What it’s like
Pro-standard indoor pickleball courts with junior coaching and open play sessions for kids and adults alike.
Pickleball's easier to pick up than it sounds, and this is a proper set-up for it: indoor courts built to a pro standard, paddles and balls supplied if you haven't got your own, and coaching sessions aimed at juniors as well as open play where different skill levels mix in. If your kid's never held a paddle, that's fine, they'll lend you demo ones to try before you commit to buying anything.
Under-16s are welcome but need to be registered on a parent or guardian's membership or booking, and they'll want supervising unless they're in a proper coaching session or junior programme, so it's not a drop-and-go for younger ones. That's a fair rule for a sports venue with adults sharing the courts, but worth knowing before you plan to nip off for a coffee.
Speaking of which, there is a café-bar on site doing paninis, pastries and the usual snack-bar stuff, plus hot drinks and soft drinks if it's a family visit rather than an adults' night out. What there isn't is anywhere to change or shower. Wheelchair users are catered for with step-free access throughout and accessible toilets, and parking's free on site, which takes the sting out of a sport that can otherwise nickel-and-dime you on equipment.
It's a short walk from Chandlers Station if you fancy leaving the car at home, and the X6 and X7 buses stop nearby too.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Open to all ages, though under-16s need an adult supervising
- Parking
- Free on site parking available
- Food
- Fully serviced café-bar with draught drinks, wines, canned drinks, premixed spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair-friendly, step-free access
- Getting there by bus or train
- 2 minute walk from Chandlers Station
- No changing rooms or showers on site, so arrive dressed to play
- You'll need to register an account before you can book a session
- Demo paddles are available if you don't want to buy one straight away
- Chandlers Station is a 2 minute walk away if you're skipping the car
Plan your visit
Can kids under 16 play?
Yes, as long as they're registered on a parent or guardian's membership or booking. They need supervising at all times unless they're in a supervised coaching session or junior programme.
Do we need our own paddles?
Paddles and balls are supplied, and there are demo paddles too if you want to try a few before buying one.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking isn't required, though you'll need to register an account to book a session.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There's a café-bar on site with paninis, pastries, snack bars and hot drinks, plus a bar for adults.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking is available.
Is it accessible for wheelchair users?
Step-free access throughout and accessible toilets are available, and the site says it welcomes wheelchair users on court too.
Are there changing rooms or showers?
There aren't any changing rooms or showers, so come dressed ready to play.
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