Foundation
Best suited to: players who are new to pickleball or still developing consistent fundamentals.
What to expect: technical foundations, coordination and confidence, plus an introduction to game understanding.
Youth programs
Find the squad that fits.
Sunday term squads at our Waterloo, Sydney venue help players aged 7–16 build skills at the right level, with placement by coach assessment.
First trial free. Try the program before enrolling for the term.
$35 per session including GST after trialEquipment included
Three development levels
Foundation, Intermediate and Performance.
All three squads are for Ages 7–16. Final placement and progression are determined by coach assessment.
Intermediate
Best suited to: players who can rally consistently, understand scoring and are beginning to compete.
What to expect: technique, decision-making and tactical awareness, with feedback focused on continued progression.
Performance
Best suited to: players ready for competitive preparation.
What to expect: structured development focused on applying technical and tactical skills in competitive play.
Not sure which squad fits? Final placement and progression are determined by coach assessment, so players are matched to the level that best supports their development.
- When?
- Sunday time varies by squad. Check the current schedule, term dates and availability.
- How long?
- One-hour sessions across a 9–11-week term.
- What does it cost?
- First trial free, then $35 per session including GST. Enrolment is for the term.
- What should they bring?
- All equipment included.
- Who coaches?
- All Youth Academy coaches hold a current Working With Children Check.
- How are squads chosen?
- Placement is by Coach assessment.
- Does a parent or guardian need to remain onsite?
- Yes. A parent or guardian must remain onsite during the session.
- What if a session is missed?
- One make-up lesson is available per term as credit toward the next term when the player re-enrols.