Join us for our annual inter-club competition on Saturday, April 26th at the Hervey Bay Pickleball courts. Originally started in 2022 with 20 top players from each club, the event has grown significantly. We will likely cap at 40 players a club so register ASAP to confirm your place! Players will be grouped by skill level to ensure competitive matches.
This event is limited to members of Hervey Bay & Bundaberg clubs.
Sausage sizzle included provided, drinks available for purchase. Final format will be announced once registrations are confirmed.
Our beginner skills and drills session is a great way to learn the fundamentals of Pickleball in a no pressure, fun environment!
Each player is on a court with 3 or 4 players and a helper.
We cover the fundamental skills and techniques of Pickleball:
Serving
Returning
Positioning and Footwork
Volleying
Shot selection
Basic strategy for winning
These drills involve 2 people so you can practice with a friend these exact techniques on your own time if you wish to hone them.
During this session you will learn the fundamentals to pay attention for during a game environment, such as how a point is constructed and what shots are good and bad.
The format is 75 mins of instruction and demonstration, and 15 mins putting it into practice in a game with advice from your helpers! You are welcome to play afterwards if you want.
Our skills and drills sessions are only $20 which goes towards improving the facilities at the club. Pre-payment is required to confirm your spot.
We have some special sessions this month in February, two of our members Matt & Bec will be running them. They have played for a number of years and have multiple tournament wins including open skill events. Availability is limited so book ASAP to secure your spot!
There will also be a number of second hand and new paddles to try and purchase.
Season Overview Tuesday Team Fixtures are held four times a year, following school terms. The upcoming season runs from 28th January to 1st April (10 weeks).
Fees: $10 per week for members, $12 for non-members. Unlimited members fee is covered by Unlimited membership.
Location: Arrive by 5:50 PM for a 6:00 PM start. On the first night, please arrive 30 minutes early to set up, meet your team, and warm up.
Members are welcome to join as players or reserves—everyone is encouraged to participate! Fill out the registration form to secure your spot.
2025 Season 1 Draw and Ladder
Tuesday 28th January to 1st April – 10 weeks.
Team
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
TOTAL
A Grade
Mine!
12
7
7
26
Net Flicks and Chill
6
9
13
28
Serve and Protect
5
11
5
21
PB Underdogs
13
9
11
33
B Grade
Happy Paddlers
7
12
10
29
Paddle Puff Girls
11
11
7
29
Drop Bears
12
8
8
28
Pickle All Sorts
6
6
15
27
What’s the Score
10
7
3
20
Pickled for Life
8
10
11
29
There is a lot of text below for new players to make sure all possible questions are answered, rest assured it’s simple 🙂
Season Structure
Format:
Teams are grouped into skill-based brackets (1–4).
Each match involves doubles games, with players rotating partners throughout the night.
Matches span three games per pairing, ensuring variety and balanced competition.
Scoring:
Record scores immediately after each game on the provided scorecard.
Weekly wins contribute to your team’s season total. The team with the most wins at the end of the season is crowned champion.
Finals:
Week 10 features finals:
1st vs. 2nd and 3rd vs. 4th for A-grade.
1st vs. 2nd, 3rd vs. 4th and 5th vs. 6th for B-grade.
If finals are rained out, the leaderboard standings will determine final positions.
Team and Reserve Information
Team Assignments: Teams are balanced based on skill level, mobility, and playstyle. Adjustments during the season are subject to organiser approval.
Reserves:
Notify Matt or Kelsey via Facebook if you’ll miss a session, so a reserve can be arranged.
You may arrange your own reserve of similar skill, but final decisions rest with organisers, based on skill compatibility, opponent strength, and availability.
Missing players may result in forfeits, so don’t leave reserve requests until the last minute!
Rain Policy:
Rain-affected weeks are skipped, and no points are awarded (including to bye teams).
If more than one week is rained out, compensation will be provided via session vouchers or discounts on the next season’s fees.
Important Notes for New Players
Arrive early to set up nets if playing on a court without a permanent one.
Unlike social games, all matches begin together, so ensure you’re ready to play by 6:00 PM sharp.
Teams rotate courts each week, so check your allocation beforehand.
Injuries and Refunds: Refunds for missed games will be evaluated individually.
Membership Information: Permanent team spots are reserved for HBPC members. Reserves may include non-members.
Grievances: Submit any concerns about placements, reserves, or other issues via formal email—please avoid addressing organisers directly during sessions.
This session is played as a doubles format. Each week you will play in groups based on games results ranking and will partner with each player in your group. Players can move up and down groups each week depending on their game results. It runs from 6pm to approx 8 – 8:30pm.
Session details:
All players each week are ranked and grouped with players of a similar skill.
Players will be sorted into groups based on skill levels and will automatically create the partner pairings based on this ranking and create game cards.
Scores will be entered and rankings will change
Open only to members of HBPC or other clubs affiliated with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA).
Benefits of this league:
You will play with and against different players each week
Expect competitive games due to players being of a similar skill level being grouped together
There is no commitment to playing every week.
Results of games in this league do NOT affect your skill ranking in Pickleball Brackets
If you need any assistance please message Hervey Bay Pickleball Club on Facebook or contact the club, or committee member.